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The term 'Livestream' is no longer unfamiliar to today's youth. Nowadays, numerous social media platforms support Livestreaming for users. But what exactly is Livestreaming? And how can you go about Livestreaming on Facebook? Let's unravel these questions together at TechTipsSoftware.com.
Livestreaming is an English term translated to mean live broadcasting. It's used to transmit content live over the Internet. It requires output devices to support Livestreaming, an encoder to digitize content, and an input device capable of capturing video such as a camcorder, camera, or webcam. Simply put, Livestreaming allows you to broadcast live so that people everywhere can see what you want them to see (your face, scenery, events, etc.) if they tune into your live stream.
How to Guide: Facebook Live Streaming
Exploring Facebook Live Streaming: Phone vs PC
To Live Stream on Facebook via phone, refer to our detailed guide at TechTipsSoftware.com: https://techtipssoftware.com/how-to-live-stream-facebook/
Guide to Facebook Live Streaming via PC
In this article, TechTipsSoftware.com will demonstrate how to Live Stream on Facebook via PC using OBS software
Step 1: Firstly, download the widely-used livestream support software which is OBS software: https://obsproject.com/
Step 2: After completing the installation of OBS software.
On the software interface, under the Sources section, click on the plus sign “+” (1)
This will provide you with several source options such as Browser (Web browser) Display Capture (display screen) Image (display image) Game Capture (display a specific game) Window Capture (display a specific window)… You can choose according to your usage purpose
Here, I'll be Live Streaming the entire screen so I'll select Display Capture. (2)
Step 3: After selecting the source, a new window will appear, you can rename the source for easy identification. For example: I renamed it to 'Screen Tab'. Then click OK
Step 4: A preview window will appear, you'll see your screen has been captured. Click OK to return to the main interface.
That's it, you've successfully set up 1 Live Stream source.
Note:
You can add multiple sources to Live Stream simultaneously.
Just like gamers when they LiveStream, they can set up multiple sources at once to display their gameplay screen (Game Capture), their Webcam (Video Capture Device), and even display scrolling text on the screen (Text)…
Step 5: After setting up all desired stream sources. On the main interface, click on the Settings option at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 6: In the Settings window:
(1) Switch to the Stream tab
(2) Select the LiveStream source option. Choose Facebook Live as the streaming source.
Step 7: To obtain the Stream key, you need to access your personal Facebook profile or Fanpage - where you are preparing to Livestream.
Click on the Live Video section.
Step 8: In the new window that appears, switch to the Connection tab (1)
There you'll find the Stream key, simply Copy it (2)
Step 9: Paste the copied Stream key from your Facebook page into the OBS Settings and click OK
Step 10: Then on the OBS software interface, click on Start Streaming
Step 11: Wait a moment for Facebook to locate the LiveStream source.
While waiting, you can add a Live Title, Tag friends, Choose where to go live…
Step 12: Then click on Go Live. That's it!
Interface while you're live streaming
Step 13: When you want to end the live stream, click on End Live Video on the Facebook interface or Stop Streaming on the OBS software interface
So there you have it, TechTipsSoftware.com has introduced you to how to live stream on Facebook via computer, hope this article will be helpful to you. Wish you all enjoyable live streaming sessions. Thank you for tuning in!
