Enable Live Streaming

Before you create a live stream, you’ll need to enable your channel for live streaming: Note: Enabling a live stream for the first time may take up to 24 hours. Once enabled, your stream can go live instantly.
 * 1) Confirm that your channel is verified and that you have no live stream restrictions in the last 90 days.
 * 2) *Note: to live stream on mobile, your channel will need to have at least 1,000 subscribers in addition to the requirement above.
 * 3) Enable live streaming
 * 4) *On desktop, go to Creator Studio tools, then go to the Live Streaming tab.
 * 5) *On the YouTube app on mobile, create a live stream.

Ready to get started? Learn how to create your first live stream.