Going Live on YouTube: How to Enable Live Streaming(2025)

This tutorial is perfect for social media managers, public information officers (PIOs), A/V teams, and any professional creator who needs to ensure their live streaming workflow is reliable and ready for broadcast.

▶️ Table of Contents
0:00 - Why Can't I Go Live on YouTube?
0:23 - Step-by-Step: How to Enable Live Streaming
0:57 - The 24-Hour Activation Period: What to Expect
1:28 - How to Confirm You Have Been Approved for Live Streaming
1:45 - BONUS TIP: How to Unlock Advanced Features (For External Links & More!)
2:40 - Your Next Step: Taking Your Live Stream to a Professional Level

✅ Key Steps to Enabling Live Streaming
*Log into YouTube Studio on a computer.
*Click the "Create" button in the top-right corner.
*Select "Go Live."
*Follow the prompts to "Request" access and "Verify" your account with a phone number.
*Wait up to 24 hours for YouTube to activate the feature on your channel.
*Confirm your access by returning to "Go Live." If you see the Live Control Room, you are approved.

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