How do livestreams work for creators?

You go live from your browser.

Start a stream

1. Open Live from the app's navigation and choose Go live.
2. Allow camera and microphone access when your browser asks.
3. Enter a Stream title and, if you like, What's it about?
4. Under Who can watch, choose Free or Ticket. For a ticket, enter a Ticket price within the range shown.
5. Choose Go live.

Your profile photo is used as the stream's cover. Like your profile photo, a stream cover can't show nudity.

During the stream

Fans' messages and tips show next to your video. When you're done, choose End. Streams aren't recorded, so once a stream ends it's gone for good.

Who can watch

Viewers must be signed in and have verified their age. For a ticketed stream, everyone buys a ticket, your subscribers too. Fans can choose to get notifications about live streams in their notification settings.

Viewers can report a stream, and our team can stop a stream that breaks our rules. Everything you show must follow the same rules as your posts. See What can I show in a livestream?.

If something goes wrong

1. Check that your browser allows camera and microphone access.
2. Check your connection, then refresh the page.
3. Restart your browser or device.

If it still doesn't work, contact us.