How To Schedule A Youtube Live Stream
The requirement of this guide is that you already have a stream on Upstream.so. If you need to find out more about how to do it, follow this link: How to Set Up 24/7 Live Stream on YouTube, Twitch, Rumble, Kick or any other platform
If you have created a stream using Youtube Connect skip to Step 5.
Begin by opening YouTube Live Studio to initiate the setup process.
Head over to the "Managed" tab within YouTube Live Studio. Here, you'll schedule your 24/7 livestream for uninterrupted broadcasting.
Complete all the necessary details for your livestream, including a compelling title, detailed description, and other relevant particulars. This information enhances the discoverability of your live stream.
Make sure to click on "Enable auto-start." Without this feature enabled, the live stream will not automatically start.
Note: If your scheduled livestream also needs to stop automatically, enable "Enable auto-stop" as well.
Note: Scheduling an end time is optional; if not selected, the livestream will run 24/7.
If you end up choosing to schedule an end time, you will see additional options to make it easier to schedule its end
"Set custom stream duration" - Allows you to customise the whole duration of the stream.
"Set to just under 12 hours" - Automatically makes the Livestream archivable by YouTube
"Set end time to total video duration" - Calculates the video duration and sets the end time according to that
"Set end time to total audio duration" - Calculates the audio duration and sets the end time according to that
Important: Do not manually start the livestream on Upstream.so; it will start automatically at the scheduled time!
Follow these steps carefully to successfully schedule a YouTube Live Stream with Upstream.so, ensuring uninterrupted broadcasting of your content.
If you have created a stream using Youtube Connect skip to Step 5.
1. Launch YouTube Live Studio
Begin by opening YouTube Live Studio to initiate the setup process.
2. Access the Managed Tab and Schedule Your 24/7 Livestream
Head over to the "Managed" tab within YouTube Live Studio. Here, you'll schedule your 24/7 livestream for uninterrupted broadcasting.
3. Provide All the Required Livestream Information
Complete all the necessary details for your livestream, including a compelling title, detailed description, and other relevant particulars. This information enhances the discoverability of your live stream.
4. Enable Auto-Start (Crucial Step)
Make sure to click on "Enable auto-start." Without this feature enabled, the live stream will not automatically start.
Note: If your scheduled livestream also needs to stop automatically, enable "Enable auto-stop" as well.
5. Schedule the Livestream on Upstream.so
Note: Scheduling an end time is optional; if not selected, the livestream will run 24/7.
If you end up choosing to schedule an end time, you will see additional options to make it easier to schedule its end
"Set custom stream duration" - Allows you to customise the whole duration of the stream.
"Set to just under 12 hours" - Automatically makes the Livestream archivable by YouTube
"Set end time to total video duration" - Calculates the video duration and sets the end time according to that
"Set end time to total audio duration" - Calculates the audio duration and sets the end time according to that
Step 6: Save Changes on Upstream.so
Important: Do not manually start the livestream on Upstream.so; it will start automatically at the scheduled time!
Follow these steps carefully to successfully schedule a YouTube Live Stream with Upstream.so, ensuring uninterrupted broadcasting of your content.
Updated on: 16/12/2024
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