MediaKeys: createSession() method

The MediaKeys.createSession() method returns a new MediaKeySession object, which represents a context for message exchange with a content decryption module (CDM).

Syntax

js

createSession()
createSession(mediaKeySessionType)

Parameters

mediaKeySessionType Optional

A string. Either "temporary" or "persistent-license". The default value is "temporary".

Return value

A new MediaKeySession object.

Specifications

Specification
Encrypted Media Extensions
# dom-mediakeys-createsession

Browser compatibility

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