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.
Once you're in the "Live Video" section, click on "Go Live" to start streaming.
Provide essential information about your live stream, including its title and description.
Click on the "Streaming software" button and make sure that the "Persistent Stream Key" option is toggled to ensure a stable live stream connection.
Copy the unique Facebook Stream Key provided for your live stream.
Go to Upstream and create a live stream event to prepare for broadcasting.
For a comprehensive tutorial on setting up your livestream, follow our guide here.
Initiate your livestream on Upstream.so by clicking the "play" icon or by clicking "Start" on the main Dashboard to connect it to your Facebook stream.
Finally, return to Facebook and click on "Go Live" to start your livestream on the platform.
Follow these steps to effortlessly start your livestream on Facebook, interact with your audience, and share your content with the world.
1. Head over to Facebook.com
2. Click on "Live Video"
Click on "Live Video" to begin the process of setting up your livestream on Facebook.
3. Click on "Go Live"
Once you're in the "Live Video" section, click on "Go Live" to start streaming.
4. Fill in Information About the Livestream
Provide essential information about your live stream, including its title and description.
5. Enable necessary settings
Click on the "Streaming software" button and make sure that the "Persistent Stream Key" option is toggled to ensure a stable live stream connection.
6. Copy Facebook Stream Key
Copy the unique Facebook Stream Key provided for your live stream.
7. Head over to your Upstream Dashboard and create a live stream
Go to Upstream and create a live stream event to prepare for broadcasting.
8. Select "Facebook" as the platform to paste the stream key and create the live stream
For a comprehensive tutorial on setting up your livestream, follow our guide here.
9. Start the Livestream on Upstream.so
Initiate your livestream on Upstream.so by clicking the "play" icon or by clicking "Start" on the main Dashboard to connect it to your Facebook stream.
10. Click on "Go Live" on Facebook
Finally, return to Facebook and click on "Go Live" to start your livestream on the platform.
Follow these steps to effortlessly start your livestream on Facebook, interact with your audience, and share your content with the world.
Updated on: 08/04/2025
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