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How To Livestream 24/7 On YouTube Shorts

You can set up your live stream to stream to YouTube Shorts. Here's how to do it:



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Google official documentation for Live Streaming Shorts: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/13822251?hl=en


How to Stream to YouTube Shorts?


  1. Head over to Youtube and Click on Go Live - or by clicking here to open Youtube Live Studio

Vertical Livestreams do not appear in the feed if they are scheduled, that is why we are using the " Go Live " feature.


  1. Copy the Stream Key



  1. Create a new 24/7 livestream slot in your Upstream Dashboard| or click on Settings on your existing stream



  1. Change the Resolution and Orientation to Vertical



  1. Paste the copied Stream Key from Youtube Studio



  1. Apply the new changes (or create the stream if you are creating a new 24/7 stream)



If your stream was already running when changing the settings, a stream restart is mandatory


  1. Upload your content and press Start


Updated on: 24/11/2025

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