# Resume Live Stream

Have you ever been frustrated by a sudden app crash that interrupted the flow with your viewers? Now, with the **'Resume Live Stream'** feature, you can quickly return to your broadcast with just a single click!

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**Live Stream in Progress**

This is the state where you are streaming stably through PRISM Live Studio and interacting with your audience.

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**Re-launching the App After an Unexpected Shutdown**

If the app closes unexpectedly, simply re-launch PRISM Live Studio. A guidance window will immediately appear, allowing you to restore your previous broadcast.

* **One-click Recovery:**&#x20;
  * Simply click the \[Resume] button in the guidance window to get back on air instantly.
* **Convenience:**&#x20;
  * The broadcast resumes with your existing settings, so there is no need to re-enter the title or category.

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**Resume Live Stream Completed**

Upon clicking the **\[Resume]** button, the disconnected stream will reconnect and resume from the point it was interrupted.

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> **Note**
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> * Chat Data: For security and privacy reasons, previous chat history is not recovered. Only chats from the moment the stream resumes will be displayed.
> * Recovery Failure: If it is difficult to resume due to network instability or an expired stream key, a detailed reason will be provided on the screen.


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