WebEx is a popular video conferencing platform that allows users to host meetings and collaborate with others remotely. However, sometimes it can be difficult to share your meeting with a larger audience or to record the meeting for future reference. In this article, we will show you how to stream your WebEx meeting on YouTube, so that anyone can join in and watch from anywhere.
Step 1: Set Up Your WebEx Meeting
Before you can stream your WebEx meeting on YouTube, you need to set up the meeting itself. This involves creating a meeting invitation, adding participants, and setting up any necessary features such as screen sharing or chat.
Creating a Meeting Invitation
- Log in to your WebEx account and click on the “Schedule” button.
- Enter the meeting details, including the date, time, and duration of the meeting.
- Add any necessary information about the meeting, such as the agenda or purpose.
- Click on the “Invite” button to send out invitations to your participants.
Adding Participants
- Once you have created the meeting invitation, click on the “Participants” tab.
- Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite to the meeting.
- Click on the “Invite” button to send out the invitations.
Setting Up Features
- Once your participants have accepted the invitation, click on the “Meeting” tab.
- Select any necessary features, such as screen sharing or chat.
- Click on the “Save” button to save your changes.
Step 2: Set Up Your YouTube Channel
Before you can stream your WebEx meeting on YouTube, you need to set up a YouTube channel. This involves creating an account, verifying your identity, and setting up any necessary features such as live streaming.
Creating an Account
- Go to the YouTube website and click on the “Sign In & Create” button.
- Enter your email address and password, or create a new account if you don’t have one already.
- Click on the “Create Account” button to create your account.
Verifying Your Identity
- Once you have created your account, click on the “My Channel” tab.
- Click on the “Verify” button to verify your identity.
- Follow the instructions to verify your identity and create a channel name.
Setting Up Live Streaming
- Once you have verified your identity, click on the “Live Streaming” tab.
- Click on the “Get Started” button to set up live streaming for your channel.
- Follow the instructions to set up live streaming and create a stream key.
Step 3: Connect Your WebEx Meeting to YouTube
Now that you have set up both your WebEx meeting and your YouTube channel, it’s time to connect the two. This involves using a third-party service called StreamYard to stream your WebEx meeting on YouTube.
Setting Up StreamYard
- Go to the StreamYard website and click on the “Sign Up” button.
- Enter your email address and password, or create a new account if you don’t have one already.
- Click on the “Create Account” button to create your account.
Connecting StreamYard to WebEx
- Once you have created your StreamYard account, click on the “Settings” tab.
- Click on the “WebEx” button to connect StreamYard to your WebEx meeting.
- Enter your WebEx meeting information and click on the “Connect” button to start streaming.
Connecting StreamYard to YouTube
- Once you have connected StreamYard to your WebEx meeting, click on the “Settings” tab again.
- Click on the “YouTube” button to connect StreamYard to your YouTube channel.
- Enter your YouTube stream key and click on the “Connect” button to start streaming.
Conclusion
Streaming your WebEx meeting on YouTube is a great way to share your meeting with a larger audience or to record it for future reference. By following these simple steps, you can set up your WebEx meeting, create a YouTube channel, and connect the two using StreamYard. With just a few clicks, you can start streaming your meeting to anyone who wants to watch.
