YouTube live streaming tips You can connect with your audience in real time through a live stream with video, chat and more.

Watch live streams Live streams let you watch media that’s broadcasted in real-time on YouTube. Premieres let you watch a new video with creators and their community in real-time.

Webcam Quickly live stream from your computer using a webcam. You’ll need a computer with a webcam. Learn how to stream with a webcam. Encoder Encoders let you stream gameplay, …

Live streams let you watch media that’s broadcasted in real-time on YouTube. Premieres let you watch a new video with creators and their community in real-time. Learn how to join a live …

Create a live stream on mobile You can live stream on your mobile devices to connect with your audience in real time and build your community. Learn more on how to get started with live …

Streaming tips This article provides helpful advice on setting up your network, using a webcam, and preparing your encoder for a successful live stream on YouTube. Learn more on how to …

Post-stream analytics When you finish a live stream, there's a quick snapshot of your stream metrics. New Subscribers: The number of users who subscribed to your channel during the …

Create a live stream via webcam As of July 22, we are increasing the minimum age required to live stream to 16 years old. This means that creators will need to be 16 or older to be able to …

Manage live stream settings Choosing the correct stream settings can help you reach the right audience and get the best quality stream. Note: This article is for streams using an encoder or …

Use live chat during your live stream or Premiere Live chat lets you have real-time interactions with your viewers during live streams and Premieres. To view your live chat, click the down …