Live streaming lets you engage with your audience in real time
with a video feed, chat, and more.
To live stream, you need to have no live streaming
restrictions in the past 90 days and you need to verify your channel.
Computer
AndroidiPhone & iPad
1. Go to YouTube.
2. From the top right, click
Create 
Go live.
Go live.
3. If you haven't already,
follow the prompts to verify your channel.
4. Enabling your first live
stream may take up to 24 hours. Once enabled, you can live stream instantly.
2. Choose a way to
stream
There are three types of streams: mobile, webcam, and encoder.
Choose the one that's best for what you're streaming.
Mobile
Good for vlogging and quick updates from your phone or tablet.
You’ll need 1,000 subscribers, and a phone or tablet with a camera.
Learn how to mobile stream.
Good for vlogging and quick updates from your phone or tablet.
You’ll need 1,000 subscribers, and a phone or tablet with a camera.
Learn how to mobile stream.
Webcam
Quickly live stream from your computer using a webcam.
You’ll need a computer with a webcam.
Learn how to stream with a webcam.
You’ll need a computer with a webcam.
Learn how to stream with a webcam.
Encoder
Encoders let you stream gameplay, overlays, and use hardware like preamps, mics, and cameras. This type of stream is commonly used for gaming, sporting events, concerts, and conferences.
Learn how to stream using an encoder.
Encoders let you stream gameplay, overlays, and use hardware like preamps, mics, and cameras. This type of stream is commonly used for gaming, sporting events, concerts, and conferences.
Learn how to stream using an encoder.
What you can stream
All content in live streams must adhere to our Community Guidelines and Terms of Service.
If you suggest that you’ll live stream content that violates our Community
Guidelines, we may age-restrict or remove your live stream. YouTube also
reserves the right to restrict a creator's ability to live stream at its
discretion.
If your live stream is restricted, you may also get a strike on your account, which will prevent you from live streaming for up to 3 months. If your account has been restricted from live streaming, you’re prohibited from using another channel to live stream on YouTube. This applies for as long as the restriction remains active on your account. Violation of this restriction is considered circumvention under our Terms of Service and may result in termination of your account.
If your live stream is restricted, you may also get a strike on your account, which will prevent you from live streaming for up to 3 months. If your account has been restricted from live streaming, you’re prohibited from using another channel to live stream on YouTube. This applies for as long as the restriction remains active on your account. Violation of this restriction is considered circumvention under our Terms of Service and may result in termination of your account.
Create a live stream on mobile
Requirements
To live stream on mobile, you’ll need:
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At least 1,000 subscribers. Once you get 1,000 subscribers, you
may have to wait to get access to mobile live streaming.
·
No live streaming
restrictions within the last 90 days on your channel.
·
To verify your
channel.
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To enable live
streaming. You may need to wait 24 hours before you can start your
first live stream.
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An Android 5.0+ or iOS 8+ device.
Create & schedule a
mobile live stream
1. On your phone or tablet,
open the YouTube app.
2. From the top right, tap
Capture Go live.
If this is your first mobile live stream: Enabling your first live stream may take up to 24 hours. Once enabled, you can live stream instantly.
Go live.If this is your first mobile live stream: Enabling your first live stream may take up to 24 hours. Once enabled, you can live stream instantly.
3. Follow the prompts to
create a live stream.
To schedule for later, tap More options.
To set options for live chat, age restriction, monetization, and more, tap More options Show
more. Then tap Next.
To stream your phone’s screen, tap Create channel Share
screen .
To schedule for later, tap More options.
To set options for live chat, age restriction, monetization, and more, tap More options
Show
more. Then tap Next.To stream your phone’s screen, tap Create channel
Share
screen .
4. Tap Go live.
5. To end your stream, click
Finish. An archive of the stream will be created on your channel, and you can
edit the privacy setting
or delete the archive.
Start a scheduled mobile
live stream
1. On your phone or tablet,
open the YouTube app.
2. Tap capture Go
live.
Go
live.
3. Tap Calendar
Select your live stream.
Note: You can delete scheduled live streams by pressing the delete button.
Select your live stream.Note: You can delete scheduled live streams by pressing the delete button.
4. Tap Go live.
Create a live stream via webcam
Webcam is an easy way to go live using your computer, without
the need for live streaming encoding software.
1. Ensure that you’ve
enabled your channel for live streaming. Webcam is compatible with Chrome 60+
and Firefox 53+.
2. In the upper right, click
Create .
3. Click Go Live.
4. From the left, select
Webcam .
5. Enter a title and description,
and select a privacy setting. You can also schedule your live stream for a
later date.
6. Click More options > Advanced
Settings for more settings.
7. Click Next. Your camera
will then take a thumbnail.
8. Click Go Live.
9. When you’re done
streaming, click End Stream at the bottom. All streams under 12 hours will be
automatically archived. You can access previous, current, and upcoming streams
in the Live Tab.
Note: To access and/or launch a scheduled live stream, go to the
Live Control room and
select Manage.
Create a live stream with an encoder
There are three ways to
stream on YouTube: use a webcam, your mobile device, or an encoder. Using an
encoder lets you:
·
Share your screen or
broadcast your gameplay
·
Use external audio and
video hardware
·
Manage an advanced
production (like multiple cameras and microphones)
Follow the steps below to
get started with your first live stream.
1.
Enable live streaming
Enabling a live stream
for the first time may take up to 24 hours. Once enabled, your stream can go
live instantly. Learn how to
enable live streaming.
2.
Install an encoder
An encoder converts your
content into a digital format to stream on YouTube. Some encoders are software
applications on your computer, while others are stand-alone hardware.
Here’s a list of YouTube Live
verified encoders. None of these products are made by YouTube. Make
sure to evaluate the products and decide which option makes the most sense for
you or your business.
Software
encoders
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A free and open source software
for video recording and live streaming.
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Use the power of a live production
studio and control room in a simple web application designed to reduce the
complexity of social broadcasting and help you transform your YouTube page
into a social TV channel.
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Streamlabs OBS
Windows, iOS, Android
Streamlabs OBS is the leading
broadcast software for streamers. It's free, open-source, and packed
with powerful features to help you grow, engage, and monetize.
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XSplit
Broadcaster
Windows (Free version available!)
Revolutionary audio/video mixing
application that allows you to create professional live broadcasts and video
recordings.
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XSplit
Gamecaster
Windows (Free version available!)
The easiest way to stream and
record your greatest gaming moments at the click of a button. Perfect for
sharing your gameplay.
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Wirecast
Windows, Mac
Easy-to-use, award-winning live
streaming and production software. Add cameras, live screenshots, titles,
graphics, and more with just a click of a button and click-and-drag to
reposition and resize. Stream directly to YouTube or any RTMP destination.
Works with the YouTube API so you can manage, create, and schedule your live
events or stream your live channel without leaving the app.
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Hardware
encoders
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AirServer
Windows, Mac
Mirror your mobile device or
computer to YouTube.
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Elgato Game
Capture HD60
Windows, Mac
Record and stream your Xbox,
PlayStation, or Wii U gameplay.
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Epiphan Webcaster X2
Any HDMI device
Create professional live streams
from your HDMI camera, mixer, console, or other device with this compact hardware
encoder. Connect your USB camera for live switching and picture in picture
layouts.
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A video encoding device that
offers one-touch, wireless live streaming.
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The industry's first portable,
wireless multi-camera broadcasting platform. Monitor, record, switch, edit
and stream live HD-quality video wirelessly to YouTube.
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Stream in broadcast quality on the
go from any HDMI camera, switcher, or video source.
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Mobile
encoders
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AirServer
Windows, Mac
Mirror your mobile device to
YouTube.
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Streamlabs OBS
Windows, iOS, Android
Built on OBS, and combines
Streamlabs alerts, widgets, tipping, face masks and thousands of free themes
and overlays.
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Wirecast Go
iOS
Free download from iOS App Store.
Easily produce professional live broadcasts from your iPhone and stream them
to YouTube. Switch shots, add photos, graphics and more on up to three
layers at a time for powerful mobile production. Read YouTube comments
and chat in real time and interact with your audience. Schedule, create
and manage your YouTube Live events directly inside the app. Upgrade from
free version to stream to any RTMP destination.
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3.
Connect your hardware
If you’re using
additional hardware, like a webcam, a microphone, or a headset, connect them
and make sure they’re set up with your encoder.
Depending on your stream,
you may use different hardware. Here are some typical examples:
Gaming & casual live
events
Many streamers use an external microphone, webcam, and headphones. Gamers may also use other tools like a greenscreen.
Many streamers use an external microphone, webcam, and headphones. Gamers may also use other tools like a greenscreen.
Professional live streams
Advanced stream setups can include multiple microphones and cameras, mixers, and hardware encoders.
Advanced stream setups can include multiple microphones and cameras, mixers, and hardware encoders.
4.
Connect your encoder and go live
To start streaming, enter
your YouTube Live server URL and stream key into your encoder. If you have
audio and video hardware, set it up with your encoder.
First, create an encoder
stream
1.
Go to YouTube Studio.
2.
From the top right, click
Go Live 
to
open Live Control Room.
to
open Live Control Room.
3.
From the “Stream” tab,
click New stream, or if you have a previous stream you'd like to copy, choose
it from the drop down and then click Reuse settings.
4.
Edit your stream and
click Save.
5.
If you’re in the YouTube
Partner Program, you can monetize your live stream. Learn more.
Next, connect your stream
to your encoder, and then go live
1.
In your encoder stream
settings, if you see the option to stream to YouTube, select that. Otherwise
copy the stream URL from YouTube and paste it in to your encoder's Stream
settings server. This may say RTMP server.
2.
Copy the stream key from
YouTube and paste it in to your encoders Stream settings where it says Stream
Key.
3.
Set up your encoder, then
start the stream.
4.
In Live Control Room,
wait for the stream preview to show up, and then click Go live.
5.
To end the stream, click End
Stream and stop sending content from your encoder. All streams under 12 hours
will be automatically archived. You can access previous, current, and upcoming
streams in the Live Tab on your YouTube Studio dashboard. Learn more.
Note: To access and start
previously scheduled live streams, select the Manage tab
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