Streamable

How to Go Live on YouTube

Connect YouTube Live to Streamable, start your stream, and go live from your computer.

YouTube Live preview ready to stream
When the preview appears in YouTube Studio, your stream is ready.

Step 1:Sign in to YouTube

On your computer, sign in to the YouTube account you want to stream from.

Step 2:Open YouTube Studio Live

Click "Create", then choose "Go live."

YouTube Create menu with Go live selected
Choose "Go live" from the Create menu.

Step 3:Copy the Stream URL

Find the Stream URL in the lower-left area of YouTube Studio, then copy it.

YouTube Studio Stream URL field
Copy the Stream URL from YouTube Studio.

Step 4:Copy the Stream Key

Find the Stream key in the center of YouTube Studio. Use the copy button near the preview.

YouTube Studio Stream key with copy button
Copy the Stream key from YouTube Studio.

Step 5:Create a YouTube Destination in Streamable

In Streamable, go to https://streamable.run/destinations and click "Add Destination > YouTube."

Paste the Stream URL and Stream key, then click "Create Destination."

Streamable YouTube destination form with Stream URL and Stream Key fields
Paste the YouTube stream details into Streamable.

Step 6:Start Streaming from Streamable

Start your Streamable server, then click "Start Stream."

YouTube can change the Stream key for a live session. If it changes, update it from the Streamable Dashboard before you start.

Streamable dashboard with server controls
Start your Streamable server.
Streamable Dashboard with YouTube destination controls
Use the Dashboard to update the YouTube Stream key when needed.

Step 7:You're all set - Happy streaming!

Return to YouTube Studio. YouTube automatically starts your livestream. Happy streaming!

YouTube Studio live preview with stream running
Once the preview appears, YouTube starts the livestream.