Step-by-Step (Text Only)
Ways to Start a Live Stream
Option 1: From Creator Shortcuts
Select Schedule Live Stream from Dashboard
Option 2: From Your Feed
Click the red LIVE button.
💡 Both options open the same live stream creation screen. No features are missing if you choose one over the other.
Set Up Your Live Stream
Once you’ve started creating your live stream, follow the steps below.
1. Add Your Live Stream Details
Enter a Title for your live stream
Add a Description so members know what to expect
Click the Cover Image area to upload or change your cover photo
💡 Your cover image appears in the home feed and emails, so choose something clear and eye-catching.
2. Choose When You’re Going Live
Select Go Live Now or Schedule for Later
If scheduling for later, click the Schedule Date & Time field and choose your event date and time
💡 Scheduled Live Streams will appear in your feed ahead of time so members can plan to attend.
3. Choose Your Live Stream Format
Select Standard Live Stream or Zoom-Style Virtual Meetup.
Choose where you’ll be streaming from:
Computer
Phone
💡 Zoom-style meetups are best for interactive conversations, while standard live streams work well for performances or announcements.
Set Access & Pricing
📣 Heads up: If you plan to notify members by email, notifications must be enabled and customized before your final action. The timing depends on which access type you choose.
Option A: By Tier
Select By Tier
Optional: Enable Notify All Members and click Customize Email
Click Create
Choose Who Has Access
Select a specific tier or
Choose Everyone to include all members
Click Post to finalize
💡 Selecting Everyone includes both free and paid members.
Option B: Paid (Fixed Price)
Select Paid
Enter the amount you want to charge
Optional: Enable Notify All Members and click Customize Email
Click Create to post
💡 Paid Live Streams are great for exclusive events, workshops, or special performances.
Option C: Pay What You Can
Select Pay What You Can Afford
Optional: Enable Notify All Members and click Customize Email
Click Create to post
💡 PWYC lets members choose what they’re able to contribute while still accessing the stream.
Notify Your Members by Email (Optional)
You can notify members about your live stream by sending a custom email at the time you create it.
When enabled, you’ll be able to:
Customize the email subject
Edit the email message body
💡 Important: Email notifications must be enabled and customized during setup (timing varies by access type). After creating, notification emails can’t be edited.
Final Step
Once created:
Your live stream will be posted to your Home Feed
Members will see access details and scheduled time
Email notifications (if enabled) will be sent automatically
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