CreateRoom() is Taking Too Long

Problem

You're noticing that the CreateRoom() API is taking longer than expected to respond.

Why This Happens

The CreateRoom() call performs a cross-region synchronization to ensure consistent room state across the entire deployment. This coordination introduces latency—especially noticeable in multi-region environments.

Resolution

In most use cases, it's not necessary to call CreateRoom() explicitly. There are two recommended changes that can improve performance:

1. Let the room be auto-created on participant join
   LiveKit will automatically create a room when a participant joins using a valid token. This is the most efficient path and avoids unnecessary API calls and cross-region delays.

2. Start egress without waiting for room creation
   Your egress agent doesn't need to wait on CreateRoom(). Instead, initiate the egress operation directly—LiveKit will handle room creation on join if it hasn't already occurred.

Summary

Avoiding explicit CreateRoom() calls speeds up your workflows and simplifies client logic. Let room creation happen implicitly and start downstream operations (like egress) without delay.