Frequently Asked Questions

About No Filter Network

  • What is No Filter Network?

    No Filter Network is an interactive virtual venue where Hosts can use Real Time Streaming to connect with viewers from around the world. With fully integrated ticket sales you can schedule your show, set your price and market yourself to the world wide web. Find anything from alternative sports commentary, live comedy, watch parties, online training and so much more!

  • What makes No Filter Network different from other live streaming options?

    “Live Streams” experience several seconds of delay from streamer to viewer. Hosts on the No Filter Network can use the power of Real Time Streaming to host their live stream with zero delay to their viewer. That creates a level of interaction with your audience that no other livestreaming platform can! You can chat with your audience live and even bring guests from the audience into your show using integrated video calls with unbeatable sound and video quality. The possibilities are endless on No Filter Network! Find your niche, cultivate an audience and start making money!

  • How can I host a stream on No Filter Network?

    Just sign up on the website and start hosting streams straight away! Check out our Quick-Start guides for the fastest way to get your first event scheduled smoothly.

  • Can I generate an income using No Filter Network?

    Absolutely! Income is generated through ticket sales of both live streams and replay recordings, paid subscriptions for your channel and tips received during your show.

  • Are there any age restrictions for viewers or streamers on No Filter Network?

    We put the power in our Host’s hands. Shows are self regulated and rated to allow the appropriate audience in. Anyone can sign up and start hosting and viewing shows on No Filter Network. Please note that No Filter does reserve the right to review and remove any content that is in breach of the No Filter terms of service.

Technical Support

  • What browsers are compatible with No Filter?

    No Filter Network is compatible with Google Chrome, Safari and Microsoft Edge. 


    We recommend Google Chrome on desktop/laptop computers and all Android devices.


    We recommend Safari on Apple iPhone and iPad devices.

  • What devices can I stream from?

    You can stream from a computer, iOS or Android supported smartphones or tablets. 


    To get the best quality stream for your viewers, we recommend streaming from a computer with the following minimum specification:

    • At least one Intel Core  i5-4670 CPU, or AMD equivalent
    • 4 Gb of RAM/memory
    • Operating systems: Windows 10 (or higher), Apple iOS 10 (or higher)
  • How fast does my internet need to be to host a stream on No Filter Network?

    To stream at 1080p resolution we recommend having a minimum upload speed of 5 mb/s. To ensure steady connection while live we recommend setting up a wired internet connection.


    If circumstances are such that you have to make do with a less than ideal internet connection for your event, we recommend enabling Low bandwidth mode, to give you, your guests and audience the best possible experience.

  • What can I do if I'm experiencing poor internet quality?

    If you're having video or audio quality difficulties, it's almost certainly an internet connection issue.


    If you can, switch to a higher quality internet connection.


    If that's not an option, then navigate to your Settings window and enable Low bandwidth mode. 


    In Low bandwidth mode, No Filter Network will protect you, your guests and your audience from the internet connection issues you're experiencing, by stopping sending you the video feeds from your co-hosts and guests.


    So, you'll no longer see the videos from your co-hosts or guests, but that means all the bandwidth available on your internet connection will now be focussed on maximising the quality of YOUR video and audio feeds to the other attendees.


    Screensharing will not be affected - you can still share your screen or see the screen share if someone else is sharing their screen.

  • Does No Filter Network have a mobile app?

    No Filter Network does have a free mobile app for Apple devices - you can find it in the Apple Store HERE!

  • My laptop has a built in webcam, will that work on No Filter Network?

    Yes, it will. However, if you want to deliver a truly professional and high quality video experience to your audience, we highly recommend investing in a high quality USB webcam, or even a video camera, depending on what you want to showcase on your stream. By investing in your gear you can produce higher quality streams, attract more viewers and sell tickets at a higher price.


    See our blog post for more details.

  • My webcam/laptop has a built in microphone, will that work on No Filter Network?

    Yes, it will. However, if you want to deliver a truly professional and high quality audience experience to your audience, we highly recommend investing in a high quality microphone. Simple USB microphones are inexpensive and easy to use on No Filter Network. These will greatly improve audio quality and make for a much better listening experience for your viewers.


    See our blog post for more information.

  • I am having technical difficulty with my stream, who can I contact for support?

    Please refer to this FAQ for general troubleshooting. If you need further assistance, please Contact Us.

Hosting Questions

  • Can I host my podcast on No Filter? What are the benefits?

    Absolutely! Our web based software allows you to bring on guests from remote locations to stream and record your podcast. Use this as a chance to sell tickets to listeners to get a No Filter Network experience to your show. Interact with viewers or answer questions. You can even bring a viewer into the stream and remove them at your discretion. No Filter Network brings a whole new level of fan interaction to your show! After recording a show you can easily download the MP4 file for post production and distribution.

  • Can I stream for free?

    Yes, you can. If you want to create revenue streams for yourself, though, you should consider charging for tickets and/or enabling your audience to tip you during the live stream.

  • Is my live show automatically recorded?

    Yes, your event is ALWAYS recorded and stored for up to 6 months in the Past Streams section of your My Stuff page.


    To make your event recording available for people to watch after the event, just enable that in the Event Scheduler and set the Watch price for that recording. You can find events you have generated Watch tickets for in your Vault on your My Stuff page.

  • How do I access my recordings?

    Recorded streams can be viewed, for up to 6 months, in the Past Streams section of your My Stuff page within minutes of your show ending. 


    You can download your recordings as MP4 files for production and distribution purposes as you see fit. Right-click your stream replay and select 'Save-As' to download your replay.

  • How many guests can I have on my show?

    You can host an event with up to 3 co-hosts and 3 guests (plus a moderator, if you wish).

  • How do I make someone a co-host to my show? Do they need to purchase a ticket to join?

    On the event scheduler page, you can add up to 3 Co-Hosts and 3 guests to your show. The specified co-hosts and guests do not need to purchase tickets to access your show, and can join/exit the event as they wish.


  • Do my co-hosts also have to be members of No Filter Network?

    Yes, all hosts, co-hosts and guests must have accounts on No Filter Network.

  • How many viewers can I have on No Filter Network?

    Currently you can host a show with up to 50,000 viewers!

  • Can I get rid of rude chat messages or viewers?

    Yes, you can!


    To delete a message from the Chat, simply navigate to that message in the Chat window, click on the user's name and select Delete Chat.


    To remove a guest or viewer, open the Hosts window, navigate to their name in the attendee list, click on the 3 dots to the right of their name and select Ban User. When you ban a user, they will be immediately removed from the event and will be unable to rejoin.

Monetization

  • How do I sell tickets to my streams?

    Tickets are sold directly on No Filter Network. When you schedule an event, an event card will appear in the Upcoming Events section of nofilter.net and in the assigned Category page. Users can purchase tickets directly on the event page. 


    You can promote your events on your social media, email lists, website or any other channel you wish and include a link to your event page, so that users can navigate straight to your event page and purchase a ticket.

  • How do I get paid?

    When you schedule your first paid event or when you receive your first tip, No Filter will contact you, on the email or phone number you've specified in your profile to get your account details set up in our host payment systems.


    No Filter Network pays its hosts on a bi-weekly basis, after receiving the payments from our payment partners, Stripe (for payments made via a browser) or Apple (for payments made via the No Filter Network app on iOS devices). 


    Your share of all payments received for ticket sales and tips during a payment period will be deposited into the account you provided to No Filter.


  • What is my share of revenues generated by my streams?

    When a user buys a ticket to your event or when a user tips you during an event, No Filter Network collects payment from them.


    No Filter then deducts:

    • any App Store fees, 
    • any processing fees associated with payments received - via Stripe (for browser-based payments) or Apple (for any in-app purchases made via the Apple app), 
    • taxes, 
    • refunds or rebates and 
    • No Filter’s platform fee, which is equal to seven percent (7%) of the amount paid. 

    No Filter will then remit the remaining amount of gross revenues (i.e., following the above deductions), to your account within 14 days of receipt of the payments from the relevant payment partner.


    Refer to section 5 of the No Filter Network Terms of Use for more details.

  • Can I host a show without tips?

    Yes, simply turn off tips for your event on the Event Scheduler page.

  • What does it mean when someone is subscribed to my channel?

    No Filter allows you to create custom channel subscription prices, which means that anyone subscribed will have free access to your paid/ticketed public events.


    For example, if you have a weekly show that you charge $10 for, you can create a $25/month subscription for your viewers to save money.

  • Can I charge money for my event recordings?

    Yes - when you're scheduling your event, you can choose a price to allow people to pay to Watch the recording in your Vault.

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