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

Get started with live streaming Live streaming lets you interact with your audience in real time with a video feed, chat, and more.

Watch live streams 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.

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 …

You can live stream on your mobile devices to connect with your audience in real time and build your community. Learn more on how to get started with live streaming. To live stream on …

OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. Stream to Twitch, YouTube and many other providers or record your own videos …

Manage live stream settings Choosing the correct stream settings can help you reach the right audience and get the best quality stream. Note: This article is for streams using an encoder or …

Streaming tips This article provides helpful advice on setting up your network, using a webcam, and preparing your encoder for a successful live stream on YouTube. Learn more on how to …

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 …

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.