YouTube live streaming tips You can connect with your audience in real time through a live stream with video, chat and more.

Live streaming lets you interact with your audience in real time with a video feed, chat, and more. Intro To Live Streaming on YouTube

Preview your stream: Before clicking Start Streaming, check the preview in the Live Control Room. Set up backup encoder: For test encoder failover, stop the primary encoder (or unplug its Ethernet cable) …

Learn how to set up a YouTube live stream using an encoder. Using an encoder, you can broadcast your gameplay, use external cameras and mics, and more.

Create a live stream via webcam As of July 22, we are increasing the minimum age required to live stream to 16 years old. This means that creators will need to be 16 or older to be able to live stream …

Start a scheduled mobile live stream On your phone or tablet, open the YouTube app. Tap Create Live. Tap Calendar Select your live stream. Note: You can delete scheduled live streams by pressing the …

Under “Stream settings,” in the "Stream URL" field, click the lock icon to show the RTMPS URL. Copy your YouTube stream key from the Live Control Room and paste it into your encoder.

Use Live Chat during your live stream or Premiere Live Chat lets you have real-time interactions with your viewers during live streams and Premieres. To view your Live Chat, click the down arrow at the …

Learn how to join a live stream. About live streams Once you’re in the live stream, you can: Send messages in the chat Send reactions Purchase Super Chats or Super Stickers Buy a channel …

Live streams let you watch media that’s broadcasted in real-time on YouTube. Premieres let you watch a new video with creators and their community in real-time. Find live streams and Premieres To