Schedule a YouTube Live Stream

Follow these steps to schedule a YouTube Live in StreamYard:

  1. Make sure you have enabled live streaming on your YouTube channel.

  2. Head to the Home page and click Live Stream under Create.

  3. Select the YouTube channel you would like to broadcast to 👉🏻 They're greyed out unless selected. If you haven't added any destinations yet, click on Add a destination.

  4. Add a title and description about your YouTube Live broadcast and select the appropriate privacy settings.

  5. To upload a thumbnail image for your YouTube Live video, check the Schedule for later box. Next, click on the upload thumbnail image button and locate your video thumbnail.
    🔍 YouTube recommends using an image that is 1280x720px.

  6. Select the time and click Create Live Stream. This will generate a new video post on your YouTube channel. You can see this post by clicking the three dots on the right of the upcoming broadcast, and selecting View on YouTube.

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