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Help & Faqs

About Recast

What is a fan?

A fan is anyone who watches content powered by Recast. Setting up a fan account is free and easy to do. Content is purchased with Cast Credits, of ‘Casts’. Casts are Recast’s unique in-platform currency. Content is priced from just 1 Cast per minute (which is equal to 1p per minute). Casts can either be purchased or earned by sharing videos or data, or by inviting friends to join.

What is Recast?

Recast is the fair content & payment distribution network. Where publishers can grow reach and revenue without barriers and fans can get flexible and affordable access to the content they love.

Is Recast free to join?

Yes, it’s free for fans to use Recast. Content is available on a PPV basis and purchased with Cast Credits, of ‘Casts’. Casts are Recast’s unique in-platform currency. Content is priced from just 1 Cast per minute (which is equal to 1p per minute). Casts can either be purchased or earned by sharing videos or data, or by inviting friends to join.

How do I join?

Joining Recast is easy to do and totally free. Simply click ‘join’, on the top right of the video players widget on the website you’re looking to watch content on:

Then input some basic details or use your Facebook or Google login, we’ll send you a verification code via email to check you’re not a bot and that’s it – you’re in and can start watching content right away.

Complete your Data Profile and you’ll be rewarded with an additional 10 Cast Credits, and if you opt-in to share your anonymised data with Recast and the Publisher.

Fans Help

Available countries

Recast is currently available in these countries:

Can I cash out my Cast Credits?

Cast Credits are not refundable for cash equivalent. However if you feel you have made a deposit in error, please contact us on customerservice@recast.tv and one of our team will be happy to assist.

Publishers Help

How do I create a Recast Channel?

If you’re interested in becoming a Publisher and having a Channel on Recast, just click on ‘Contact Sales’ or email us at commercial@recast.tv - one of our team will get back to you within 48 hours.

How do I close my account?

You can delete your Recast account by visiting https://watch.recast.tv/me, select the cog icon, then select 'Delete My Account'.

The Platform

Which devices can I watch Recast on?

Because we’re a progressive web app, you can watch anything on Recast anytime, anywhere using your phone, tablet, or laptop.

What is Share & Earn?

You can earn Cast Credits by sharing content using your unique link.

Can I watch Recast on my TV?

Yes! You can watch Recast content on your TV either by connecting your laptop via a cable to your TV, using Google Chromecast or Apple Airplay.