How to Verify Your Account on YouTube for Livestreamig
Before you can live stream, you need to perform a one-time setup that verifies your account. This ensures you’re not a bot, and that you qualify to live stream. If you’re ready to start live streaming to your followers, here is how to verify your account:
How to Go Live for the First Time
Once you’re verified, then you can create your first livestream on YouTube.
How to Manage Your Live Streams
After you create one or more live streams, you can always find them archived in YouTube Studio. They never expire automatically, so they will be there unless you choose to delete them.
Why Can’t I Live Stream on YouTube?
To qualify for live streaming, you need to not have any restrictions on your account. Here is what will disqualify you from live streaming:
You have one or more YouTube community guidelines strikes against your account.You’ve previously had a live stream that was blocked globally.You’ve had a previous live stream with a copyright takedown notice.Your live stream includes a copyrighted live broadcast.
