Live streams let you connect with fans in real time. Perform, host a virtual meet and greet, or just hang out. You can go live right away or schedule a stream for later so fans can plan to be there.
Step 1: Start creating your live stream
You can start from either place:
On your dashboard, click Schedule A Livestream.
In your channel's feed, click Live next to Create a post...
Both open the live stream form at the top of your feed.
Step 2: Add your details
Enter a Title. This is required.
Add a Description so fans know what to expect.
Under Cover Image, your channel's cover is used by default. Click Replace to use a different image.
š” Tip: Your cover shows in your feed and in notification emails, so pick something clear and eye-catching.
Step 3: Choose your event type and device
Under Event Type, choose:
Live Stream: you're on camera, and fans watch and chat. Best for performances, listening parties, and announcements.
Virtual Meetup: a group video call, where fans can join on camera too. Best for meet and greets, Q&As, and smaller hangouts.
Under Device, choose Computer or Phone.
Step 4: Choose who can join
Click the button under Who can access? to open Manage Access, then choose one:
By Tier: choose Everyone or a specific tier. Everyone includes free and paid members.
One-time purchase / Pay What You Want: fans pay to join your live stream.
Click Save.
ā¹ļø Note: When you choose a tier, all tiers higher than it can join too.
Step 5: Notifications, likes, and tips (optional)
Click Email Notification to email your members about the event and customize the email. See Notifying Members by Email.
Under Enable Likes & Tipping, use the heart toggle for likes and the $ toggle for tips.
ā ļø Heads up: Set up your email before you post. You can only send 1 notification email every 24 hours.
Step 6: Go live now or schedule it
Click Post to create your event now, ready to start.
To schedule it, click the clock icon next to Post. In Schedule Livestream, choose a Date and Time, then click Confirm Schedule.
Your event shows in your feed with its date, time, and access details, so fans can plan to be there.
Start your event
Find the event in your feed and click Start Event.
When you see Record this event?, click Record and start or No thanks. See Record a Live Stream (Watch a Replay).
You'll be taken to your live room.
Fans with access will see Join Event on the post once it's time.
ā¹ļø Note: You can start your event from 20 minutes before its scheduled time up to 2 hours after.
During your event
Fans can send reactions, raise their hand, chat, and send you tips. Fans who don't have the top tier can also upgrade from inside the event.
Leave or end your event
In your live room, click the red leave button at the bottom left, then choose:
Leave Stream: you step out, and the stream keeps going for everyone else. You can join again.
End Stream: the stream ends for everyone. Click End Stream again to confirm.
ā ļø Heads up: Ending a stream can't be undone. Events also end automatically 2 hours after their scheduled start.