Starting your first stream on OneStream Live is straightforward, but the steps vary slightly depending on whether you want to go live immediately or schedule a pre-recorded video.
Easily connect your social accounts and choose your streaming method: pre-recorded, studio, RTMP, or a custom website to broadcast live to multiple platforms or your own page.
Connect Social Platform
Before you can stream, you must link your social media accounts with the platform.
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From the OneStream Live dashboard, click Social Platforms.
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Click Add Account.
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Select the platform you want to connect to (YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, etc.).
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Authorize the account and click Connect.
Streaming Method
OneStream Live offers multiple ways to go live. Select the option that best fits your needs:
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Pre-recorded Stream: Upload a video and schedule it to stream live.
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Studio Livestream: Use the browser-based studio to stream live with guests, branding, and media sharing.
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Encoder Streaming: Stream using external software or hardware encoders like OBS Studio, Zoom, or vMix.
Pre-recorded Stream
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From your dashboard, click Pre-recorded Stream.
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Upload your video content (from Device, Cloud, or OSL storage).
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Select your social media destination(s).
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Add the title, description, tags, and thumbnail.
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Choose a specific time to schedule the stream.
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Enter the desired date and time.
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Enable the Announce Stream option.
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Set the event announcement time.
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Click Go Live or Schedule for later.
Studio Livestream
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From the dashboard, click Studio Livestream.
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Allow access to your camera and microphone, or continue without them.
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Enter your Name and Stream Title.
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Select your Server Location and SFU Server.
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Click Enter Studio.
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Add Banners, Tickets, Media, or Branding.
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Invite Guests if needed.
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Select Screen Layout and Visual Effects.
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Choose the Social Platforms where you want to stream.
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Click Go Live or Schedule for later.
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Encoder Streaming
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From the dashboard, click Encoder streaming.
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Select your Stream Key (Default or OSL Stream Key).
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Add the Title, Description, and Tags.
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Enable a Backup Key (optional).
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Enable Chat if you want audience interaction.
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Select the Social Platforms where you want to broadcast.
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Copy the Server URL and Stream Key.
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Paste them into your encoder software (e.g., OBS, vMix, Zoom).
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Click Go Live or Schedule for later.
