# Reference: Supported live inputs
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The following tables describe the supported types of source content (input) that an AWS Elemental Live event can ingest. Read this section to find the types of source content that you must request from your content provider.

**Topics**
+ [Supported types](supported-inputs-live-types.md)
+ [Supported codecs](supported-inputs-live-codecs.md)
+ [Rules for ingesting Apple HLS TS sources](codecs-rules-ingesting-hls-ts.md)
+ [Rules for ingesting MPEG-TS programs](codecs-rules-ingesting-mpeg-ts.md)