Streaming at the same time on Facebook and YouTube is a successful method for connecting with a wider audience. The process of setting it up may be a little technical, but with proper instruction, it can be done effortlessly. Our blog post will provide you with steps on how to live stream on both channels simultaneously.
Requirements:
- A reliable internet connection
- A streaming tool that supports multiple platforms (such as OBS or Streamlabs)
- Facebook and YouTube accounts
Setting Up Live Stream to Facebook and YouTube
Step 1: Using OBS Studio
We’ll use OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) as an example because it’s free and very popular.
First, download the latest version of OBS Studio.
Step 2: Setting Up OBS
Open OBS Studio and click on the Settings button in the bottom right corner.
Step 3: Streaming to Multiple Platforms
Under Stream tab, choose Custom… in the Service dropdown. To simultaneously stream to Facebook and YouTube, you’ll need to use a service like Restream.io or Castr.io to create a new stream key.
OBS alone can’t stream to multiple platforms at once, which is where services like Restream.io and Castr.io come in. These services take your OBS stream and broadcast it to multiple platforms, including Facebook and YouTube.
Step 4: Start Your Stream
Once you’ve set up everything, you can click on Start Streaming in OBS. You should now be live on both Facebook and YouTube!
Conclusion
With the right tools and settings, you can easily broadcast your live streams to both Facebook and YouTube simultaneously. This increases your potential audience and allows you to interact with viewers on both platforms. Happy streaming!
