# How to Quickly Troubleshoot Streaming Issues

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**Category:** Streaming Tips\
**Created:** [November 10, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/how-to-quickly-troubleshoot-streaming-issues/94087 "2021-11-10T21:36:54Z")\
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If you notice bitrate spikes or frames dropping during a stream, it’s critical to know how to quickly analyze your stream metrics. We suggest you always troubleshoot at the encoder first as that is where most issues originate.

Learn how to quickly interpret the Wowza Stream Metrics here:

> **[Using Health Metrics to Troubleshoot Streaming Issues](https://www.wowza.com/blog/using-health-metrics-to-troubleshoot-streaming-issues)**
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> Learn the top health metrics to monitor during a live stream, examples of poor stream health, and recommended troubleshooting tips.

  
  

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