How to Go Live on YouTube, Facebook & IPTV at the Same Time
What is Multistreaming?
Multistreaming means broadcasting your video signal to multiple platforms at the same time. Instead of choosing between YouTube and Facebook, you stream to both — simultaneously, with no extra effort on your part.
Why Multistream?
- Reach more viewers — not everyone is on the same platform
- Grow faster — each platform's algorithm promotes your live content
- Redundancy — if one platform has issues, others keep running
- IPTV revenue — add a paid IPTV stream alongside free social platforms
How Multistreaming Works in InstaPlayout
InstaPlayout (WebTV and Full versions) supports multiple RTMP outputs. Here's how to set it up:
Step 1: Open InstaPlayout's streaming settings.
Step 2: Add your first RTMP destination — e.g. YouTube. Paste in your stream key from YouTube Studio.
Step 3: Add your second destination — e.g. Facebook. Paste your Facebook stream key.
Step 4: Add as many destinations as you need — IPTV servers, Twitch, custom servers.
Step 5: Click Go Live — InstaPlayout streams to all destinations simultaneously.
Stream Keys — Where to Find Them
- YouTube: YouTube Studio → Go Live → Stream settings
- Facebook: Facebook Live Producer → Use Stream Key
- Twitch: Dashboard → Settings → Stream → Primary Stream Key
- Custom RTMP: Your streaming server's dashboard
Bandwidth Considerations
Multistreaming uses more bandwidth because you're sending multiple streams. As a guide:
- HD (1080p) stream ≈ 4–6 Mbps upload per destination
- For 3 platforms: aim for 20+ Mbps upload speed
Conclusion
Multistreaming is one of the fastest ways to grow your audience. With InstaPlayout, adding multiple destinations takes less than a minute — and your channel reaches everyone, everywhere, at once.