How can I verify that an RTMP stream URL is working?

Solution 1:

I was able to verify that it's working using rtmpdump found here:

https://github.com/mstorsjo/rtmpdump

Usage:

rtmpdump -r "rtmp://example.fcod.llnwd.net/a1111/e11/test/example/file.flv" -o test.flv

Solution 2:

You might be able to open up a "network location" via VLC player.

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Solution 3:

There's a test player built for CRTMPD (But it'll work for any RTMP server)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2918563/flvplayback.swf (Link broken)

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Solution 4:

This will definitely work: http://www.vlc.eu.pn/ (Original link broken, archived page linked)

Just go to the link above and test your rtmp url, easy and fast!