video-streaming-platform

Video Streaming Platform

A simple video streaming platform built with Flask that allows admin users to upload and manage videos, while visitors can watch the uploaded content.

Features

• User authentication (Admin login)
• Video upload functionality for admins
• Video streaming capabilities
• Responsive design using Bootstrap
• SQLite database for storing video information

Setup Instructions

1. Install Python 3.8 or higher if you haven’t already.

2. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Run the application:

   python app.py
   

4. Access the website at http://localhost:5000

Default Admin Credentials

• Username: admin
• Password: admin123

Important Notes

• Videos are stored in the static/uploads directory
• Make sure to change the secret key in app.py before deploying to production
• The application uses SQLite by default, but you can configure it to use other databases
• For production deployment, consider using a proper web server like Nginx and a production-grade database

Future Improvements

• User registration system
• Video categories and tags
• User comments and ratings
• Video quality selection
• Thumbnail generation
• Advanced admin dashboard