> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.upstream.so/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # How long can you live stream on youtube twitch tiktok - 2026 platform limits You can stream 24/7 on YouTube, Twitch, Kick, TikTok, Rumble and Mixcloud but not on Facebook and Instagram. See the table below: | Stream non-stop with [Upstream](https://upstream.so/) - no computer & OBS required # Maximum Stream Duration on Streaming Platforms | Platform | Max Stream Duration | VOD Archive Storage | Key 2026 Updates | | ---- | | **YouTube** | ✅ **Unlimited** (24/7) | Indefinite (if < 12 hrs) | New Limits Coming Up: 10** streams**/channel | | **Twitch** | ✅ Unlimited 24/7 with Upstream (normally 48h) | 7 Days (Regular) / 14 Days (Affiliate) | Affiliate storage reduced to **14 days**. | | **TikTok** | ✅ **Unlimited** (24/7) | 30 Days | You Still need 1000+ Subs to Stream | | **Mixcloud** | ✅ **Unlimited** (24/7) | 6 Hours Max | Archive only saves if stream is **< 6 hours**. | | **Kick** | ✅ Unlimited (24/7) | Verified channels: 30 Days, non-verified 7 | Remains a primary alternative to Twitch. | | **Rumble** | ✅ **Unlimited** (24/7) | Indefinite | Requires 5+ followers or a paid plan to go live. | | **Facebook** | **8 Hours** (manual start needed) | **30 Days** | VODs now auto-delete after 30 days. | | **Instagram** | **4 Hours** | 30 Days | Manual setup required for every 4-hour block. | | **LinkedIn** | **4 Hours** | Indefinite | No recent changes. | ### ### YouTube Time Limits **No limit **on how long a livestream can last - true 24/7 streaming. We have streams [streaming for years](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEGQciAcSnI) from Upstream. Only streams shorter than 12 hours get saved as VOD (Video on Demand) in your Live Tab on YouTube. Read YouTube [Guidelines](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6247592?hl=en) ### Twitch (Bypass the 48 hour limit) **Twitch has a hard limit of 48 hours** per livestream, but if you run it from Upstream we auto-restart it before the 48 hours pass and **your stream stays there 24/7**! **VODs are saved for up to 1**4 days for affiliates. **VODs can be 48 hours max.** Check Twitch [Guidelines](https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/broadcasting-guidelines?language=en_US#:~:text=Other%20Useful%20Info,This%20cannot%20be%20changed.) ### Kick Kick has no limits! You can stream 24/7. VODs get saved for 30 days ### Rumble **Rumble has no limit** and you can keep the stream running 24/7. ⚠️ Rumble requires a minimum of 5 followers OR a paid plan to start streaming. ### TikTok **TikTok has no limit** - 24/7 streaming possible! ### Facebook **8 hours maximum** per stream using streaming software, Facebook requires to create a new livestream afterwards, manually. You can enable the Persistent Stream Key (PSK) in your stream settings, not to have to copy paste it all the time for a new stream. Facebook [Guidelines](https://www.facebook.com/help/409713772701330/?id=6305) ### Instagram Instagram has a **limit of 4 hours** per stream and needs to be manually set up again when it finishes. VODs are saved for up to 30 days. Instagram [Guidelines](https://www.contentbeta.com/blog/instagram-video-length/#:~:text=Instagram%20Video%20Length%20Limit&text=The%20following%20are%20their%20maximum,Live%3A%20Up%20to%204%20hours) ### Mixcloud **No limit **in terms of duration. You can stream copyright-worry-free 24/7. ### LinkedIn - LinkedIn has a **4 hours limit** per stream, after which you have to manually set up the stream again. Guidelines [here](https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a548518) and [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/consumer/integrations/live-video/#live-ingest-requirements) ### Critical 2026 Policy Changes * **Facebook's "30-Day Rule":** Meta has shifted to a temporary storage model. If you want a stream to stay on your page permanently, you must manually save it or convert it to a Reel. * **Mixcloud Archival Cap:** While the stream can run 24/7, Mixcloud will **not** generate a replay/VOD for any session exceeding 6 hours. * **Twitch Affiliate Shift:** Most Affiliates now only have **14 days** of storage (down from 60), bringing them closer to "Regular" user limits. * **YouTube Concurrency:** To prevent server abuse, a single stream key is now restricted to 3 active simultaneous broadcasts. --- | Join 1000s of users streaming from [Upstream](https://upstream.so) - Scheduled or 24/7, Live Studio or Multistreaming - we've got you covered! Free Trial, no credit card.