How to stream on YouTube

To host a stream on YouTube, you need to have the equipment, comply with the platform's requirements, activate the “Live Streaming” feature, and set up the stream through the YouTube interface.

Steps to start a stream:[one]

1. Prepare your equipment:

• You will need a microphone, a webcam, and a streaming program (such as OBS Studio). If you have a laptop, recording devices may already be built in.

2. Check YouTube requirements:

• Make sure your channel has a minimum of 1,000 subscribers.

• There should be no infractions such as strikes on the channel.

• Confirm the phone number for the channel. This can be done under “Status and Features” in the creative studio. 3- Activating Live Broadcasts:

• Go to the “Status and Features” section of the channel's creative studio page.

• Enable the “Live Broadcasts” option using the slider bar.

4. Broadcast Customization:

• In the upper right corner, click on the camera icon and select “Start Broadcast”.
• Enter a name for the broadcast, specify who will have access (everyone or only favorites), and set the date and time for a delayed broadcast if necessary.
• In the advanced settings, you can set age restrictions and select the chat resolution.

5. Customize the quality of the video stream:

• For optimal quality at standard internet speeds, set the video stream to 1000-4000 Kbps with 720p resolution.

6. Obtaining a broadcast key:

• On the broadcast settings page, find the broadcast key and copy it. This key will need to be pasted into your streaming program (e.g. OBS Studio).

7. Start the stream:

• Go to the “Live Broadcasts” section and start streaming.
• Use OBS Studio or another program to capture the video from your screen and stream to YouTube.

Tips:

For donations, connect services like Donation Alerts so viewers can support you during the broadcast. Check your chat settings to manage real-time interaction with your audience. After following these steps, your stream will be available to viewers and you will be able to broadcast by making content available in real time.