# IVS Server-Side Composition \| Real-Time Streaming
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Server-side composition uses an IVS server to mix audio and video from all stage participants and then sends this mixed video to an IVS channel (e.g., to reach a larger audience) or an S3 bucket. Server-side composition is invoked through IVS control-plane operations in the stage’s home region.

Broadcasting or recording a stage using server-side composition offers numerous benefits, making it an attractive choice for users seeking efficient and reliable cloud-based video workflows.

**Topics**
+ [Overview of IVS Server-Side Composition](ssc-overview.md)
+ [Getting Started with IVS Server-Side Composition](ssc-getting-started.md)
+ [Custom Participant Ordering](ssc-getting-started-custom-participant-ordering.md)
+ [Enabling Screen Share in IVS Server-Side Composition](ssc-getting-started-screen-share.md)
+ [Known Issues and Workarounds](ssc-known-issues.md)