How To Schedule A YouTube Live Stream
The requirement of this guide is that you already have a stream on upstream.so.
1. Click on Go live in YouTube Studio
Open YouTube Live Studio and click on Go live
2. Access the Manage Tab and Schedule Your 24/7 Livestream
Head over to the "Manage" 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 info. This information helps your live stream get discovered.
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.
5. Schedule the Livestream on upstream.so
Step 6: Scheduling a Stream End Time
If you click "Schedule End" , you will see more options:
- 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 playlist duration and sets the end time accordingly
- Set end time to total audio duration - Calculates the audio playlist duration and sets the end time accordingly
Step 7: Save Changes on upstream.so
Follow these steps carefully to successfully schedule a YouTube Live Stream with upstream.so, ensuring uninterrupted broadcasting of your content.
Updated on: 27/08/2025
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