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How To Start A Permanent 24/7 YouTube Live Stream using YouTube Connect


The easiest way to stream to YouTube is by using Youtube Connect. This will allow Upstream to "connect" to YouTube - enabling you to control your stream without constantly going to Youtube Studio to start your streams.


  • Starting Streams
  • Changing the Thumbnail
  • Changing the Title
  • Changing the Description
  • Setting Ad Cue Points
  • Stopping the Stream


If you do not wish to grant Upstream permission to create and start live stream on your behalf, you may create the live stream using the "Manual setup - Classic" method, read more here: How To Start A Permanent 24/7 Youtube Live Stream. Rest assured, we strictly follow YouTube's official API requirements, with your data safety being of paramount importance.


1. Go to your Stream Dashboard



First, go to your Stream Dashboard (My Streams).



2. Click on "Create new 24/7 stream"


From here you will begin the process of creating the stream slot



3. Select "Youtube" as your Platform



4. Click on "Connect with YouTube"


4. 1. If you have already linked a previously YouTube Channel, you can select it from this list.

*This only appears if you have linked it once before, if not, you will be redirected to select a channel.



5. Choose the account and channel which you wish to stream to and accept the required permissions



6. Input the required information


Write down the information which will help your live stream to stand out, such as the stream name, its description and everything else you might need.



7 Click on "Continue with YouTube" at the bottom



8. Select the same account and channel from the selection box, and make sure to click Continue on subsequent pages.



If you've done everything according to the instructions above - your stream has been successfully created. Happy streaming!


FAQ


Can I connect different streams to different channels?

Yes! You can connect each stream to a different channel, or multiple streams to the same channel.


Updated on: 23/09/2025

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