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    Creator help centreGoing LiveThe pre-stream checklist

    The pre-stream checklist

    The device and setup check that runs before you go on air.

    1. 1

      The checklist asks for camera and microphone access, then shows a live preview.

    2. 2

      Speak normally and watch the audio meter move. If it doesn't, pick a different input device.

    3. 3

      Confirm your thumbnail and stream title look right.

    4. 4

      Confirm your connection is stable. Wired ethernet beats Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi beats mobile data.

    5. 5

      Choose your go-live notifications: email your subscribers, push, in-app alert, social.

    6. 6

      Work through each item, then go live.

    Tip: Do the check five minutes early, not at the top of the hour. It's the cheapest insurance against a bad first ten minutes.

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    • Going live for the first time
    • Scheduling a stream in advance
    • Streaming from OBS or another encoder
    • Charging for a live
    • Inviting a guest onto your stream
    • Moderating your live chat
    • Recordings and replays
    • Managing upcoming and past streams

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