# Getting Started with IVS Low-Latency Streaming
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This document takes you through the steps to set up your first Amazon Interactive Video Service (IVS) live stream.

**Topics**
+ [Step 1: Create an AWS Account](getting-started-create-account.md)
+ [Step 2: Set Up IAM Permissions](getting-started-iam-permissions.md)
+ [Step 3: Create a Channel with Optional Recording](getting-started-create-channel.md)
+ [Step 4: Set Up Streaming Software](getting-started-set-up-streaming.md)
+ [Step 5: View Your Live Stream](getting-started-view-stream.md)
+ [Step 6: Check Your Service-Quota Limits (Optional)](getting-started-check-service-quota.md)
+ [Step 7: Prevent Undesired Content and Viewers (Recommended)](getting-started-prevent-undesired-content.md)