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How to Turn On Live Streaming in YouTube

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to enable and set up live streaming on your YouTube channel.

Quick summary

Enabling YouTube live streaming requires verifying your channel in YouTube Studio and configuring your stream settings before going live. Once verified, you can launch a live stream in minutes directly from the Create menu.


Steps

  1. Sign in to YouTube Studio at studio.youtube.com.
  2. Go to Settings > Channel > Feature eligibility and confirm live streaming is available.
  3. If not yet verified, follow the on-screen steps to verify your account via phone.
  4. Once eligible, click Create > Go live in the top right corner.
  5. Enter your stream title and description.
  6. Set the type of Audience, then click Next.
  7. Set the visibility (Private, Unlisted, or Public), then click Done.

📌 Why this matters

YouTube live streaming gives creators and brands a direct, real-time way to engage their audience, build community, and grow their channel. Knowing how to enable live streaming in YouTube Studio is essential for anyone looking to broadcast events, tutorials, or Q&A sessions to a global audience. The feature eligibility and phone verification steps are often overlooked, making this guided walkthrough critical for first-time streamers. Mastering the setup — from stream title and audience settings to visibility controls — ensures every live broadcast starts smoothly and reaches the right viewers.
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