Before you begin

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1. Set up a Gaming video creator Page.

2. Choose an encoder. Ideally, using a dedicated appliance encoder such as a Wowza ClearCaster will provide the most reliable streaming experience. If an appliance encoder is not an option, other software encoders that you can download include OBS, XSplit and Streamlabs OBS.

   Note: If you download and use a software encoder, make sure that you only run the necessary software on your machine for the optimal streaming experience.

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Steps

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1. Go to the Creator Portal.

2. Click Create live stream.

3. Under Choose where to post your live broadcast, select your gaming video creator Page.

4. Copy the stream key and/or server URL and paste into the settings of your streaming software.

   • Don't share your stream key. Anyone who has access to it can stream video to your post.

5. Under Service, select Facebook Live.

6. Go to your streaming software and start streaming. You'll see a preview of your stream on Facebook where the server URL and stream key are displayed.

7. In the Creator Portal, tag the game and write a description for your followers.

8. Click Go Live to begin your stream.

Stream from a console on Facebook Live

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Facebook supports streaming from a computer, as well as from any gaming console that has an HDMI port. If you want to stream from a gaming console, you'll need a piece of hardware called a capture card.

We recommend the Elgato HD60S or HD60Pro capture card if you want to stream from your gaming console using OBS or XSplit. HD60 capture cards will stream at 1080 p.

If you're streaming from an Xbox, you can stream directly from your console using Xbox Mixer. In this case, you don't need a capture card.

Stream from a gaming console

1. Buy a capture card. We recommend Elgato HD60S or HD60Pro.

2. Link up the capture card to your computer.

   • Elgato's Xbox One implementation guide

   • Elgato's Playstation 4 implementation guide

3. Install the software.

4. Connect an HDMI cable from the console to the capture card.

5. Connect a second HDMI cable from the capture card to a monitor or TV. Now the console will send a video signal directly to your monitor or TV. This shouldn't interrupt your gameplay or cause any lag.

6. Next, follow the implementation steps. You have two options: OBS or XSplit.

   • Stream with XSplit

   • Stream with OBS

7. Choose Capture card as your source.

8. Go live. You can go live from Elgato software as well.

Join level up

 

Level Up is only available to gaming video creators in certain regions.

 

Level Up is a programme you can join to unlock features and monetise your gaming stream on Facebook. When you join Level Up, you'll be able to monetise your streams with Stars, broadcast in high definition (1080 p, 60 FPS) and get a badge added to your Page. You must be 18 or older to join Level Up.

Steps

1. Create a gaming video creator Page or convert an existing Page into a gaming video creator Page.

2. Grow that Page to 100 followers.

3. Stream game content from your gaming video creator Page on at least 2 days in one consecutive 14-day period.

4. Stream game content from your gaming video creator Page for at least 4 hours in the same consecutive 14-day period.

You can track Level Up progress on your streamer dashboard.

Review

After you fulfil the requirements, your Page and content will be reviewed to ensure that they meet our Community Standards and our Monetisation Eligibility Standards. If you meet these standards, you can be invited to level up. Level up status can be revoked at any time. New content will be reviewed to make sure that it does not breach our standards.