> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://captivatehelp.newbluelive.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://captivatehelp.newbluelive.com/play-and-update-graphics/chapter-index-3/connect-propresenter.md). # Connect ProPresenter to Captivate Captivate integrates with ProPresenter to broadcast your ProPresenter playlist as live graphics to a supported video switcher for live stream. You can control playout from Captivate or from ProPresenter on the same network. A full broadcast can run at the same time as ProPresenter is broadcasting to your congregation in-house. {% hint style="info" %} Supported ProPresenter versions: 6, 7, and 7.9+. {% endhint %} * [Prepare your Graphics in Captivate](#prepare-your-graphics-in-captivate) * [Set ProPresenter Settings for Connection](#set-propresenter-settings-for-connection) * [Connect a Graphic Layer to your ProPresenter Playlist](#connect-a-graphic-layer-to-your-propresenter-playlist) * [Configure your ProPresenter Playlist](#configure-your-propresenter-playlist) ## Prepare your Graphics in Captivate 1. Open a new project in Captivate.
New Project
2. Navigate to the House of Worship folder in the Library.
HoW folder
3. Drag and drop your desired graphics into the Project List.
Drag and drop
**📌 NOTE**\ If a graphic needs to overlay another full-screen graphic (a lower third or bug), place the overlaying graphic above the full-screen graphic in the Project List. ## Set ProPresenter Settings for Connection Connect ProPresenter to your local network used by Captivate. ProPresenter Remote must be enabled with a password for Captivate to authorize. 1. Open your ProPresenter project.
ProPresenter project
2. In the top navigation bar, go to **ProPresenter** > **Preferences** > **Network**.
Preferences - Network
3. Check **Enable Network**. Enter your network name and Port/IP Address if not auto-populated. If prompted by Windows Defender or Mac Security, allow access.
Enable Network
4. Check the three boxes next to **ProPresenter Remote**, **Controller**, and **Enable Stage App**. 5. Type a password of your choice for both **Controller** and **Stage**.
Remote Apps
ProPresenter is now prepared for Captivate to connect as a data source. Close the Preferences panel. ## Connect a Graphic Layer to your ProPresenter Playlist We recommend using the countdown graphic at the top of your Project List (not required). {% hint style="info" %} Close your Graphics Library panel for more workspace. Reopen it via **View > Graphics Library**. {% endhint %} 1. In Captivate, go to the Data Controller column of the graphic layer you wish to connect, and select **Select a Datasource** > **Worship** > **ProPresenter** > **ProPresenter**.
Connect Data Controller
2. The ProPresenter tab opens in your Layer Properties panel. Enter the Name and Port under Network Settings. An IP address can be used if necessary.
Layer Properties Panel
3. Enter the passwords chosen in ProPresenter for **Controller** and **Stage**.
Connect to ProPresenter
4. Click the button to connect to ProPresenter.
ProPresenter tab full screen
ProPresenter is now connected. The Controller property options appear where you can choose a Playlist and control your Clock Segment Countdown. {% hint style="info" %} For help, click the gear icon within the ProPresenter Controller tab and press the **Help** button. You can also view the entered passwords here for verification. {% endhint %} ## Configure your ProPresenter Playlist 1. Select the graphic in your Project List that is connected to ProPresenter and navigate to the ProPresenter tab in the Layer Properties panel. 2. Select your active Playlist from the dropdown.
Select Playlist
3. Your presentations with slides populate below the Clock Segment Countdown. Configure one or multiple slides using shift/ctrl-click; right-click > **Enter Config Mode**.
Enter Config Mode
4. Once in Config Mode, you can shift/ctrl-click to select multiple slides of the same type that connect to the same graphic layout. 5. Select your Slide Type from the dropdown.
Slide Type
6. Select the linked graphic from the dropdown list of Layer Panel graphics. If your graphic isn’t listed, add it from the Graphic Library and reload the ProPresenter Controller tab (right-click > **Reload**). 7. Press Escape or **Exit Config Mode** to save.
View in Program Monitor
8. A checkmark appears in the upper-right corner of each configured slide. Click any configured slide to play it in the Program Monitor from the ProPresenter Controller tab or from your ProPresenter interface. {% hint style="info" %} Press the gear icon to view Network Settings and Passwords, or to access the ProPresenter Controller help. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://captivatehelp.newbluelive.com/play-and-update-graphics/chapter-index-3/connect-propresenter.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.