Multistream to Facebook Live
Stream to Facebook Live and multiple platforms simultaneously with OBS and our free plugin
Quick Start: Facebook Live Multistreaming
Get streaming to Facebook Live + other platforms in 3 simple steps
Get Your Facebook Stream Key
Creator Studio â Live Producer â Create Live Stream
Install Stream Bridge Plugin
Download and install our free OBS plugin
Add Facebook + Other Platforms
Configure all your streaming platforms in one place
Who Can Use Facebook Live?
Personal Profiles
- âAll users can go live
- âNo follower requirements
- âStream up to 8 hours
- âUse OBS with stream key
Pages & Groups
- âPerfect for businesses
- âBetter analytics
- âSchedule live videos
- âMonetization options
Pro Tip: Facebook Live has no exclusivity requirements, making it perfect for multistreaming!
How to Find Your Facebook Live Stream Key?
For Personal Profiles
- 1
Go to Facebook Live Producer
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Select "Use Stream Key"
Choose the streaming software option
- 3
Copy Your Stream Key
Click to reveal and copy your persistent stream key
Server URL: rtmps://live-api-s.facebook.com:443/rtmp/
Stream Key: FB-********************
For Facebook Pages
- 1
Access Creator Studio
Go to Creator Studio and select your Page
- 2
Create Live Video
Click "Create Live Video" â "Use Stream Key"
- 3
Get Stream Credentials
Copy the Server URL and Stream Key provided
How to Set Up Facebook Live Multistreaming?
Method 1: Using Stream Bridge Plugin (Recommended)
- 1
- 2
Install and Open Multiple Output Panel
In OBS, go to Docks â Multiple Output
- 3
Add Facebook as a Target
Click "Add New Target" and enter:
- âĸ Name: Facebook Live
- âĸ RTMP URL: rtmps://live-api-s.facebook.com:443/rtmp/
- âĸ Stream Key: Your Facebook stream key
- 4
Add Other Platforms
Add YouTube, Twitch, Kick, etc. the same way
- 5
Start Multistreaming
Click "Start" in the Multiple Output panel to stream to all platforms!
đĄ Facebook Live Tips
- âĸ Schedule your live video in advance for better reach
- âĸ Write an engaging description with a call-to-action
- âĸ Go live for at least 10 minutes for better engagement
- âĸ Interact with comments during your stream
- âĸ Share your live video to relevant groups
What Are Facebook Live's Requirements?
Recommended Settings
- âĸResolution: 1280x720 (720p)
- âĸFramerate: 30 FPS
- âĸBitrate: 4000 Kbps (max)
- âĸEncoder: H.264
- âĸAudio: AAC, 128 Kbps
Stream Duration Limits
- âĸPersonal Profiles: 8 hours maximum
- âĸPages/Groups: 8 hours maximum
- âĸContinuous Live: 90 days (select accounts)
- âĸMinimum Duration: No minimum
â ī¸ Facebook Live Producer Notice
Always keep Facebook Live Producer open in your browser while streaming. Closing the page may end your stream prematurely.
What Are Common Facebook Live Issues?
Stream not appearing on Facebook
- Ensure you clicked "Go Live" in Facebook Live Producer
- Verify your stream key is correctly entered
- Check if you're using RTMPS (secure) not RTMP
- Wait 10-15 seconds for the stream to initialize
Poor video quality
- Facebook limits bitrate to 4000 Kbps
- Use 720p instead of 1080p for better quality
- Ensure stable internet connection
- Check encoder settings match Facebook requirements
"Live video ended" error
This can happen if:
- You closed the Facebook Live Producer page
- Your internet connection dropped
- Stream key was reset or expired
- Streaming for over 8 hours (limit reached)
Audio sync issues
- Use 48kHz sample rate for audio
- Set keyframe interval to exactly 2 seconds
- Enable "Use stream optimizations" in OBS
- Check your audio sync offset in OBS settings
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