Live Streaming
Broadcast your meeting live to YouTube, Facebook, or any RTMP destination.
Live streaming lets you broadcast your meeting to external platforms in real-time. Viewers on YouTube, Facebook, or other RTMP destinations can watch the meeting without joining directly.
Who Can Control Live Streaming
| Role | Can Start/Stop Stream |
|---|---|
| Host | ✅ |
| Co-Host | ✅ |
| Presenter | ❌ |
| Attendee | ❌ |
Supported Platforms
| Platform | Requirements |
|---|---|
| YouTube | Stream key from YouTube Studio |
| Stream key from Facebook Live Producer | |
| Custom RTMP | RTMP server URL + stream key |
Starting a Live Stream
Click the Live Stream button in the meeting toolbar (or find it in the More menu)
The Live Streaming panel opens showing available platforms
Enable the platform(s) you want to stream to
Enter your stream key for each enabled platform
Click Start Streaming to begin broadcasting
Get your stream key ready
You must obtain your stream key from the destination platform before starting. See platform-specific instructions below.
Platform Setup
Multi-Platform Streaming
You can stream to multiple platforms simultaneously:
- Enable multiple platforms in the Live Streaming panel
- Enter stream keys for each
- All enabled platforms will receive the stream when you start
Bandwidth consideration
Streaming to multiple platforms increases bandwidth usage. Ensure you have a stable, high-speed connection.
During the Stream
Live status indicator: When streaming is active, a live indicator appears in the meeting showing:
- Which platforms are receiving the stream
- Stream duration
- Connection status
What viewers see:
- The main meeting content (active speaker, screen share, etc.)
- Audio from all unmuted participants
- Stream delay of a few seconds is normal
Stopping the Stream
- Open the Live Streaming panel
- Click Stop Streaming
- The stream ends on all platforms
Ending the meeting also stops all active streams.
Best Practices
Test beforehand: Do a test stream to a private/unlisted destination before important broadcasts.
Stable connection: Use a wired internet connection when possible for reliable streaming.
Inform participants: Let meeting participants know the meeting is being broadcast publicly.
Monitor chat: If your platform has live chat, have someone monitor viewer questions.
Troubleshooting
Stream won't start
- Verify your stream key is correct
- Check that streaming is enabled on the destination platform
- Ensure your internet connection is stable
Stream keeps dropping
- Reduce video quality if bandwidth is limited
- Close other bandwidth-heavy applications
- Try streaming to fewer platforms simultaneously
Viewers report lag
- Some delay (5-30 seconds) is normal for live streams
- Platform processing adds additional delay
- This is not a V.connct issue
Related
- Recording — Save meetings for later
- Screen Sharing — Share your screen
- Meeting Roles & Permissions — Who can control what
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