Question/Issue
I operate an online service for multimedia content. What process is required to apply DRM to protect my content from illegal distribution?
Short Description
To introduce Multi-DRM through DoveRunner Content Security, the following three steps are required.
- DRM Packaging: The process of encrypting original content using packaging solutions and converting it into DASH or HLS streams.
- DRM License Integration: The process of implementing license issuance integration (required for DRM playback) on the content service backend (e.g., Content Management System, Subscription Management System).
- Client Integration: The process of applying the DRM license issuance flow to the player on end-user devices so that DRM-protected content can be played.
Before starting each step, please check the following items first.
- DoveRunner account and Content Security Console access: You need a valid DoveRunner account and permission to access the Content Security Console. If you have not signed up for DoveRunner yet, sign up at DoveRunner Console and then activate the Content Security Console.
After accessing the Content Security Console, go to Multi-DRM > DRM Settings to check your Site ID and DRM integration keys (e.g., Site Key, Access Key).
*To view DRM integration keys, two-factor authentication (2FA) must be enabled for your Console account to prevent external leakage.
- Preparing original content: For DRM packaging of On-Demand (VOD) content, MP4 content encoded with H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC) is required. Real-time DRM packaging for live content is also possible through encoder/transcoder integrations.
- Choosing options for each step: Refer to the Content Security Multi-DRM onboarding guide to review available options at each integration stage and prepare related solutions if needed (e.g., third-party packager or player solution).