Screenshot showing the post options on desktop for Facebook

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How to Go Live on Facebook from a Web Browser
You go live from a web browser using your computer's built-in camera or an external camera and streaming software (also called an encoder like Restream).

Follow these steps:

Step 1: On your Facebook homepage, you should see a “Live” or “Live Video” option. If you are on a profile, it will be under “What’s on your mind?” The icon is a red camera.


Step 2: Choose to “Go live.” You can also “Create live video event” for the future on this page.

Screenshot showing how to go live on Facebook from a desktop

Step 3: Fill out the details for your video.

If you’re using your webcam, this includes what italy whatsapp number database video and audio tools you’ll use as well as your video title and description. It’s also where you select where you want your video to be posted. You can choose from:

Your timeline
A Page you manage
A Group you’re in
Screenshot showing the Facebook Live options when using your webcam on desktop

If using a streaming service, you’ll fill out your title, description, and location, but Facebook will provide you with a streaming key to use in your encoder. Take this key back to your streaming service and complete the necessary setup steps there using it.