---
title: "LiveKit"
slug: "livekit"
status: "new"
updated: 2026-11-10T16:28:55Z
published: 2026-11-10T16:28:55Z
canonical: "docs.rocket.chat/livekit"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rocket.chat/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# LiveKit

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> [!NOTE]
> Available from Rocket.Chat 9.0.0 .

LiveKit is a built-in conference call provider that runs directly in the Rocket.Chat call window. Unlike external conference call providers, it doesn't require users to open a separate website or install an additional app. To enable LiveKit, connect a LiveKit server to your workspace, configure its connection details, and select it as the default conference call provider.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

- Rocket.Chat 9.0.0 or later
- A premium plan and an active LiveKit add-on. LiveKit is available on [Commercial, Government, and Defense plans](/v1/docs/our-plans). [Contact the Sales team](https://www.rocket.chat/sales-contact) if you don’t have one.
- A LiveKit server that your users' browsers and apps can reach, either self-hosted or LiveKit Cloud. See the [official documentation](https://docs.livekit.io/transport/self-hosting/) for more details on setup.
- Your LiveKit server credentials including its WebSocket URL, API key, and API secret.

## Configure LiveKit

1. Navigate to **Manage** > **Workspace** > **Settings** > **Conference Call > LiveKit**.
2. Toggle on **LiveKit Enabled.**
3. Fill in the LiveKit settings:

| Settings | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **LiveKit URL** | The WebSocket address of your LiveKit server, for example `wss://livekit.example.com`. |
| **API Key** | The API key of your LiveKit server. |
| **API Secret** | The secret paired with the API key. |
| **Access token lifetime (hours)** | The maximum validity period of a participant's access token, in hours. |
4. Navigate back to **Manage** > **Workspace** > **Settings** > **Conference Call.**
5. Toggle on **Enable call window**.
6. In **Default provider**, select **livekit.** The **livekit** option appears in the list once **Enable call window** and **LiveKit Enabled** are on.
7. Click **Save changes**.

## Initiate calls using LiveKit

Once LiveKit is configured correctly, you can start conference calls immediately.

1. In any room, click the video call icon ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/6ae79a05-7252-45d0-96e8-8f375e07b1b2/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2025-04-29 113554(2).png) from the room menu bar. The call opens in a new tab.
2. Adjust your microphone, speaker, and camera settings.
3. For direct messages, you can select **Ring people** before starting the call to notify the user. For other rooms, update the **Call name** and click **Start Call.**

## Call controls

The following table describes several controls that help you manage the call effectively.

| **Control** | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Mute/Unmute** | Turn your microphone on or off and select your audio devices. |
| **Video** | Toggles your video on or off. Select your camera and video resolution. |
| **Share screen** | Share your screen or a specific application window with other participants. |
| **Raise hand** | Raise or lower your hand to indicate that you want to speak. Raised hands appear in a queue so participants can see who wants to speak next. |
| **React** | Send an emoji reaction during the call. |
| **Layout and Connection info** | Click the kebab menu to access the layout selection and connection info: - Switch between Grid, Spotlight, and Sidebar layouts to change how participants and shared screens appear. - View call connection and performance statistics, including bandwidth, latency, and video resolution. |
| **Participants** | View the people currently in the call and see who is participating. |
| **Chat** | Send messages to other participants during the call. Messages are also posted in the call's thread in the corresponding workspace room, so participants can access the conversation outside the call. |

## Related topics

- [Conference Call Admin Guide](/v1/docs/conference-call-admin-guide): Configure where calls are available, persistent chat, and the call window.
- [Conference Call User's Guide](/v1/docs/conference-call-users-guide): Start, join, and manage conference calls.
- [LiveKit documentation](https://docs.livekit.io): Deploy and run a LiveKit server.