The most important input to a Liveme recorder is not a video setting. It is the creator's identity. If the identifier points to the wrong account, even a technically perfect recording is the wrong result. If it points only to an expired playback address, automatic monitoring will stop working as soon as that address changes.
LivemeRec therefore resolves a creator before it starts capture. It accepts several public Liveme identity formats, prefers stable account identifiers and rejects an ambiguous nickname instead of guessing. This guide explains which value to use, where public links fit, and how to verify the result safely.
LivemeRec is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Liveme. Links to Liveme below are provided so you can verify public account and platform information at the source.
Which Liveme identifier should I use?
Use the strongest identifier you have, in this order:
- a numeric Liveme user ID, also called a UID;
- the creator's public short ID;
- an official
https://www.liveme.com/u/...profile link; - an official
https://www.liveme.com/v/...public video or share link; - an official public live URL that identifies the current broadcast;
- an exact nickname only when no stronger value is available.
The first two choices identify the creator directly. Official links are convenient because LivemeRec can extract the relevant public identity and then perform a fresh lookup. A display name is last because it is designed for people, not durable automation.
Once you have the value, use /rec IDENTIFIER for a live happening now or /watch IDENTIFIER for future public broadcasts. The full Liveme recording guide explains what happens after identity resolution.
Numeric UID, short ID and nickname are not the same
A numeric UID is Liveme's stable account identifier. It is the best input for a recorder because formatting, capitalization and decorative characters do not change its meaning. LivemeRec also supports the public short ID that Liveme associates with an account.
A nickname is the visible creator name. It may contain spaces, emoji or stylized characters. Creators can change it, and two accounts can use names that look identical. Even Unicode characters that look alike may be technically different. For those reasons, LivemeRec treats nickname lookup cautiously: it requires an exact, unambiguous public match and does not quietly select the first search result.
If the bot reports that a nickname is ambiguous, that is a safety feature rather than a lookup failure. Return to the profile and obtain the numeric UID, short ID or official link.
How to find the creator from a public Liveme page
Start with Liveme's public live directory or an official profile shared by the creator. Open the public profile or live page and look for the account identifier shown by Liveme. Depending on the page and device, you may see a short ID in the profile interface, a numeric value in a copied link, or a liveme.com URL that LivemeRec can resolve.
You do not need to inspect network requests, copy a CDN playlist or use browser developer tools. Those addresses describe a particular playback session and often contain expiring query parameters. They are not a safe watchlist identity and should not be pasted into support messages, logs or public pages.
Copy the public profile or share link exactly. Make sure the hostname is liveme.com, uses HTTPS and has not been replaced by a lookalike domain. LivemeRec accepts known official route forms and rejects unrelated hosts.
Using an official Liveme profile link
An official profile link commonly uses a route shaped like https://www.liveme.com/u/IDENTIFIER. Send the complete link to the bot command instead of manually deleting parts if you are uncertain which component is the ID.
LivemeRec normalizes the URL, extracts the public identity and asks Liveme for current creator information. It does not treat the visible URL as proof that a stream is currently live. Profile resolution and live-source resolution are separate checks.
That distinction prevents two common errors. First, an existing profile does not mean there is an active broadcast. Second, a creator can start a new broadcast with a different video identity. The watchlist follows the account, while each recording job follows one specific live.
Using an official Liveme video or live link
An official video/share route may use https://www.liveme.com/v/VIDEO_ID, while a browser live page can include a route shaped like /livehot/streaming/VIDEO_ID. These values identify a public Liveme video session. LivemeRec resolves the associated creator and current public state rather than storing the raw playback source.
A video link is useful for /rec when someone shares a live already in progress. For /watch, the stable creator UID or short ID remains preferable because the next broadcast will have a different video ID.
If a link points to an ended video, LivemeRec cannot assume a replay exists. Live platforms frequently remove or restrict sources after the broadcast. Read what to do when a Liveme replay is unavailable and add the creator to your watchlist before the next live.
How link normalization protects the lookup
LivemeRec accepts only expected public Liveme web routes for identity input. It normalizes whitespace and standard URL formatting, then separates identity resolution from media resolution. It does not follow arbitrary hostnames as if they were Liveme.
When Liveme publishes a usable HLS or FLV playback source, that media normally comes from an allowlisted Liveme delivery host. The recorder can upgrade a trusted HTTP source to HTTPS and attach only the headers required by the public player. It also removes temporary signatures from durable metadata.
These checks matter because copied share text can contain tracking parameters, redirect wrappers or unrelated commentary. A recorder should parse the smallest trusted identity, not execute or preserve every string included in a message.
Verify the bot's resolved creator before recording
After you send an identifier, compare these details with the public Liveme profile:
- creator display name;
- numeric UID or short ID;
- profile image, when shown;
- current live state;
- current live title, when available.
The display name alone is not enough. If the UID differs, stop and correct the command. If the UID matches but the creator is offline, the identity is probably correct and the timing is wrong; use /watch rather than trying unrelated identifiers.
For a manual recording, also confirm that the bot resolved the current live rather than an older shared video. The service binds refreshes to the same live video identity, so it will not append a later broadcast if the creator restarts.
Why a watchlist needs a creator ID, not a video URL
A watchlist asks a future-facing question: “Is this creator broadcasting an eligible public live now?” A video URL answers a past or present question about one session. Once that session ends, the video ID is no longer a reliable pointer to the next broadcast.
When you send /watch, LivemeRec stores the normalized creator identity. The monitor can then query the current public status in later cycles, recognize a new live ID and avoid scheduling the same live twice. Learn how slots and simultaneous capacity work in the LivemeRec watchlist guide.
This is also why changing a nickname does not have to break a properly saved watchlist. The underlying UID remains the durable key even when the visible name changes.
What not to paste into the bot
Avoid these inputs:
- a direct
.m3u8or.flvCDN address; - a URL containing a long temporary signature copied from developer tools;
- a screenshot of the profile instead of text;
- a third-party “viewer” or downloader link;
- a private-room invitation;
- a Liveme email address or password;
- a nickname that you already know matches several accounts.
LivemeRec never needs your Liveme credentials to resolve a public creator. If any service asks for those credentials merely to record a public broadcast, stop and examine its security model. The public-recording privacy guide explains the intended boundary.
Troubleshooting an identifier
“Creator not found.” Check for missing digits, extra punctuation or a truncated URL. Open the official link in a browser and confirm it still points to a public Liveme page. If you entered a nickname, switch to UID or short ID.
“Ambiguous creator.” More than one public result matched the name. This cannot be solved safely by guessing. Use an official profile link or the numeric UID.
“Creator is offline.” The account exists but has no eligible public live at the moment. Add it with /watch CREATOR_ID and let the monitor detect a future broadcast.
“Unsupported link.” Verify the host and route. A copied URL may be a redirect, a third-party page or a direct media address rather than an official public Liveme profile or video link.
“Temporary error.” The Liveme public endpoint or network path may be temporarily unavailable. Wait briefly, retry once and use /status before creating a support ticket. Rapid retries cannot repair an upstream outage.
The LivemeRec troubleshooting guide covers the next steps when identity is correct but delivery or live discovery still fails.
Privacy and safety when sharing identifiers
A public UID is an account reference, but it should still be handled with context. Do not publish private messages, account credentials or signed media URLs alongside it. When asking support for help, share the creator UID and approximate time of the public live; do not send a Liveme password or private access material.
Liveme's current Privacy Policy describes how Liveme handles information on its platform. LivemeRec has a separate privacy policy for its own product. Because the services are independent, a request made to one does not automatically reach the other.
Creators and rights holders can use the LivemeRec creator-rights and removal route for catalog corrections or qualifying takedown requests. Providing the stable creator ID and exact LivemeRec recording URL helps distinguish the affected item from accounts with similar names.
A repeatable identity checklist
Before sending /rec or /watch, follow this checklist:
- Open an official HTTPS
liveme.comprofile, live or share page. - Prefer the numeric UID or public short ID.
- If using a URL, copy the complete official URL without surrounding chat text.
- Never paste a direct playlist, expiring media signature or password.
- Send the value to @livemerec_bot.
- Compare the returned name and stable ID with the intended profile.
- Use
/reconly for a live currently happening; use/watchfor future broadcasts. - Review
/watchlistafter adding a creator so you know the saved entry is correct.
This small verification step makes every later part of the recording pipeline more reliable. It prevents wrong-account captures, allows watchlists to survive nickname changes and gives support a precise identity if a public platform lookup changes.
Can I use only the Liveme creator nickname?
Yes, but only when the public lookup produces one exact, unambiguous match. A numeric UID, short ID or official profile link is safer and is preferred for watchlists.
Is a Liveme video ID suitable for a watchlist?
No. A video ID identifies one broadcast. A watchlist should follow the stable creator UID or short ID so it can detect later public lives.
Does LivemeRec need my Liveme login?
No. LivemeRec resolves supported public streams and does not request your Liveme password, private session or restricted-room access.
What should I send support if lookup fails?
Send the public creator UID or official profile link, the approximate time, the bot's non-sensitive error text and whether the creator appeared publicly live. Never send account credentials or signed media URLs.