How to go live on Facebook using a phone or Computer. You can live stream to your Page, group, profile or event via the Facebook app on your mobile device or by using a camera and streaming software (also referred to as an encoder). If you wish to live stream using a camera and an encoder, you’ll need to broadcast using Live Producer.
Broadcast to your Page, group, profile or event from anywhere in the world using the Facebook app or the Creator Studio app (both available on iOS and Android).
How to go live on Facebook using the Facebook app:
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Navigate to the Page, group, profile or event where you want to publish your live stream.
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Tap the Live button at the bottom of the post composer.
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Add a description to your video. You can also tag friends, check in to a location and add a feeling or activity.
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Tap Start Live Video.
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Tap Finish when you want to end your broadcast.
Take advantage of live broadcasting.
Find more information on live streaming best practices here.
How to go live on Facebook using the Creator Studio app:
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Open the Creator Studio app.
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Click the pen and paper icon in the top right-hand corner of the Home or Posts tab.
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Select the “Live” post option.
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Add a description to your video. You can also tag friends, check in to a location and add a feeling or activity.
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Tap Start Live Video.
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Tap Finish when you want to end your broadcast.
How to go live on Facebook from a computer
When going live from a laptop or desktop computer, you’ll automatically be directed to Live Producer, which is also how you can go live on Facebook using higher-end production equipment and streaming software.
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At the top of your News Feed, click What’s on your mind, [Your Name]?
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Click the three dots icon, then click Live video and you will automatically be redirected to Live Producer.
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Write a description for your live video.
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Click Go Live in the bottom left.
