Co-Hosting a YouTube Livestream: What’s New?
As the name implies, the new co-host feature allows two YouTube creators to start a live stream together. A creator with 50 subscribers or more on YouTube can invite a guest using the new ‘Go Live Together‘ feature, available on both Android and iOS platforms. With no subscriber restriction on the invited guest in the co-hosted live stream, its main highlights are as follows:
Eligible creators can invite a guest to their live stream using their mobile phones.You can schedule a co-hosted live stream using a Desktop and use your phones to go live.The 50-subscriber restriction only applies to the creator starting the live stream; hence anyone can be its guest.Only one guest is allowed at any time, but the host can switch to new guests in a single live stream.In case of community violations in the co-hosted live stream with a guest, the host will be held responsible.Like other forms of YouTube videos, hosts can earn revenue for ads that might appear in some form during the live streaming.
🤩 introducing Go Live Together, a new way to easily start a co-stream & invite a guest, all from your phone! 📱 creators need 50+ subs to host co-streams, but anyone can be a guest! more info here: https://t.co/g6PdxJY7ux pic.twitter.com/lmDDogXQ5t — TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) February 2, 2023
Requirements for YouTube Live Co-Streaming
For YouTube creators, co-streaming demands the same requirements as live streaming, which are as follows:
At least 50 subscribers on the YouTube channel.No live streaming restrictions within the last 90 days of your channel.Channel must be verified.If you’re enabling the Live Stream for the first time, you need to wait at least 24 hours to get started.Update your YouTube app if you cannot access the ‘Go Live Together’ feature.
Steps to Co-Host a YouTube Livestream
Co-streaming on YouTube is a fairly easy process. All you have to do is create a new live stream using the ‘Go Live Together’ feature and invite your desired collaborator. Here’s how you can achieve the same on Android and iOS devices.
On Android Phones
- Open the YouTube app and press the + icon at the bottom of the home screen.
- Next, tap the Go Live Together feature to create a new co-stream.
- If you’re creating a live stream for the first time, then you’ll get the message to wait 24 hours. On the contrary, you will be greeted by the ineligibility popup if your channel doesn’t have 50 subscribers to host a new stream.
- Once you have met the requirements, enter the title and description of your live stream and configure associated settings such as searchability, restrictions, and advanced settings.
- Once configured, tap on the Share Invite Link button and forward it to the guest you wish to collaborate with. Alternatively, you can Copy the Invite Link and send it directly to the desired collaborator.
- Finally, configure additional settings for the live streaming, such as Chat settings, flashlight, etc., and press the Go Live button to launch your co-stream.
On iPhones
Similar to Android phones, you can access the Go Live Together feature inside the YouTube app for co-streaming on iOS devices. Here’s what you need to follow:
- Open the YouTube app on your iPhone and press the + button to access the Go Live Together feature.
- Next, tap the Get Started button and enter a title for your YouTube live stream.
- Further, configure advanced settings such as enabling chat and paid promotions.
- On the next page, capture a thumbnail for your live stream and share the invite link with your desired collaborator.
- Finally, press the Go Live button to start co-streaming your YouTube live video.
Bonus: Watch YouTube Video with Someone on Google Meet
Besides co-streaming on YouTube, you can co-watch your favorite YouTube videos with a friend using Google Meet. For more details, follow our detailed explainer to watch YouTube videos with Google Meet.
Q: How to add a guest to YouTube Live?
A: You need to start a Go Live Together, to co-host a YouTube Live. Follow the easy steps in this guide to add a guest to co-host your YouTube live streaming.
Q: How to host a Livestream on YouTube?
A: Simply tap the + button at the bottom of the YouTube app home screen and press the Go Live option to host a live stream.
Q: Can you live stream on YouTube without 50 subscribers?
A: Unfortunately, no; we tried launching a live stream on a channel with less than 50 subscribers but were greeted with the ineligibility criteria popup on the account.
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