Frequently Asked Questions

MapMyCam is a live camera streaming discovery platform that allows users to find and view public live camera streams from around the world. You can discover streams by location, topic, or category, and also add your own public streams to share with the community.

No! You can browse and view all public streams without creating an account. However, you'll need to sign in with Google or email to:

• Add your own streams
• Leave comments on streams
• Filter to show only your streams
• Edit or delete your submitted streams

Yes! MapMyCam is free to use for viewing streams. Free accounts can also register up to 2 streams. If you need to register more streams, you can upgrade your account through PayPal for additional capacity.

Content Guidelines:

• ✅ Public webcams (city views, traffic, nature)
• ✅ Educational or tourism streams
• ✅ Weather monitoring cameras
• ✅ Event or landmark streams
• ❌ Private surveillance cameras
• ❌ Content violating privacy rights
• ❌ Adult or inappropriate content

1. Sign in with Google or email
2. Click "Add Camera" in the navigation
3. Fill in the required information:
   • Camera name
   • Stream URL (YouTube, Facebook, or HLS)
   • Topic and subtopic
   • Location (click on the map)
4. Use the "Test Preview" button to verify your stream works
5. Submit for review

MapMyCam accepts various YouTube URL formats:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
• https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID
• https://www.youtube.com/live/VIDEO_ID
• https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID
• https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID

Simply copy the URL from your browser's address bar while viewing the YouTube stream.

Before submitting any stream, you must agree that:

• The stream is publicly accessible or you have permission to share it
• The content complies with all applicable laws
• You take full responsibility for the stream content

Use the sidebar filters to find streams:

• Search: Enter camera names or tags
• Topic/Subtopic: Filter by categories
• Stream Type: YouTube, Facebook, or HLS
• Country/Region: Filter by location
• My Streams: Show only your submitted streams (requires sign-in)

Click on any marker on the map to open a popup with:

• Stream details and status
• Live video player
• Comments section
• Edit/delete options (if you own the stream)

If multiple streams are at the same location, you'll see a numbered cluster marker. Click it to see a list of all streams at that location.

Yes! When signed in, you can:

• Edit: Update stream details, change location, modify tags
• Delete: Permanently remove streams you no longer want to share

Edit and delete buttons appear in the stream popup when you're viewing your own streams.

Each stream has its own comment section where users can:

• Leave comments about the stream
• Use a nickname or stay anonymous
• View comments from other users

The number of comments for each stream is shown in the marker tooltip when you hover over it on the map.

Currently, you need to be signed in to leave comments. This helps maintain quality and accountability in the community discussions.

Common issues and solutions:

• YouTube streams: Ensure the video is public and the URL is correct
• HLS streams: Check that the .m3u8 URL is accessible and supports CORS
• Facebook streams: Use the embed URL format from Facebook's video plugin

Use the "Test Preview" button when adding streams to verify they work before submitting.

Try these troubleshooting steps:

1. Refresh the page
2. Clear your browser cache
3. Check your internet connection
4. Try a different browser
5. Disable ad blockers temporarily

If the problem persists, please contact us with details about your browser and device.

Free accounts can register up to 2 streams. If you need more capacity, you can upgrade your account through PayPal to register additional streams.

Click the "Upgrade via PayPal" button in the stream registration page or visit the upgrade section directly. This will allow you to register more than 2 streams.

Contact us through the contact page to request account deletion. We'll remove your account and all associated streams and comments.

We collect:

• Email address and Google user ID (for authentication)
• Stream information (title, URL, location, description)
• Comments and user interactions

For full details, please read our Privacy Policy.

If you find inappropriate content, please contact us immediately through the contact page. Include:

• The stream name and location
• Description of the issue
• Any relevant screenshots

We take content moderation seriously and will investigate all reports promptly.