How To Start A Livestream On Facebook
Keep in mind that the maximum length for a Facebook live stream is 8 hours. For more details, click here.
Click on "Live Video" to begin the process of setting up your livestream on Facebook.
![Click on "Live Video"](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_1klyapd.png)
Once you're in the "Live Video" section, click on "Go Live" to start streaming.
![Click on "Go Live"](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_1e8d71m.png)
Provide essential information about your live stream, including its title and description.
![Fill in Information About the Livestream](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_trrj9v.png)
Enable the "Persistent Stream Key" option to ensure a stable live stream connection.
![Enable "Persistent Stream Key"](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_109fvbs.png)
Copy the unique Facebook Stream Key provided for your live stream.
![Copy Facebook Stream Key](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_1msm6d0.png)
Go to Upstream and create a live stream event to prepare for broadcasting.
![Create a Livestream on Upstream](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_1kiup2c.png)
For a comprehensive tutorial on setting up your livestream, follow our guide here.
Initiate your livestream on Upstream.so to connect it to your Facebook stream.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_13n3ge5.png)
Finally, return to Facebook and click on "Go Live" to start your livestream on the platform.
![Click on "Go Live" on Facebook](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_5tn982.png)
Follow these steps to effortlessly start your livestream on Facebook, interact with your audience, and share your content with the world.
Step 1: Click on "Live Video"
Click on "Live Video" to begin the process of setting up your livestream on Facebook.
![Click on "Live Video"](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_1klyapd.png)
Step 2: Click on "Go Live"
Once you're in the "Live Video" section, click on "Go Live" to start streaming.
![Click on "Go Live"](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_1e8d71m.png)
Step 3: Fill in Information About the Livestream
Provide essential information about your live stream, including its title and description.
![Fill in Information About the Livestream](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_trrj9v.png)
Step 4: Enable "Persistent Stream Key"
Enable the "Persistent Stream Key" option to ensure a stable live stream connection.
![Enable "Persistent Stream Key"](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_109fvbs.png)
Step 5: Copy Facebook Stream Key
Copy the unique Facebook Stream Key provided for your live stream.
![Copy Facebook Stream Key](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_1msm6d0.png)
Step 6: Create a Livestream on Upstream
Go to Upstream and create a live stream event to prepare for broadcasting.
![Create a Livestream on Upstream](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_1kiup2c.png)
Step 7: Upload Content to Upstream
For a comprehensive tutorial on setting up your livestream, follow our guide here.
Step 8: Start the Livestream on Upstream.so
Initiate your livestream on Upstream.so to connect it to your Facebook stream.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_13n3ge5.png)
Step 9: Click on "Go Live" on Facebook
Finally, return to Facebook and click on "Go Live" to start your livestream on the platform.
![Click on "Go Live" on Facebook](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3d1572e4e8c19800/image_5tn982.png)
Follow these steps to effortlessly start your livestream on Facebook, interact with your audience, and share your content with the world.
Updated on: 31/01/2024
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