Getting started with YouTube live streaming

Table of Contents

• Getting started

• Creating a live stream

• Managing a live stream

• Troubleshooting

Topics

Getting Started 

• Introduction to live streaming 

• Enable Live Streaming 

Creating a live stream

• Create a live stream via webcam 

• Create a live stream on mobile - must meet 1,000 subscriber minimum 

• Create a live stream with an encoder 

Managing a live stream

• Manage Live chat 

• Tag your location on videos and live streams 

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot your YouTube live stream 

• Streaming Tips

• Copyright issues with live streams 

• Live streaming error messages 

Get help from OIT

• Visit the Prerecorded and Streamed Video: YouTube page to create a ticket.

Additional resources

• For additional help topics, browse the YouTube Help articles for live streaming on YouTube.