Important Note: If you've never gone live before from the YouTube channel that you'll be using, there will be a 24 hour activation window before you can go live.


Once live-streaming is enabled on your channel:


1. Sign into your YouTube channel.


2. Click on the "Create" button in the top right of the screen.


3. Click on the "Go live" button.


4. On the left side of the page you will find 3 buttons. The top button says "Stream" which is used if you want to go live now. The middle button says "Webcam" if you want to go live using your computer's built-in camera (this can only be done on Chrome). The bottom button says "Manage" which is to be used if you'd like to schedule your live stream ahead of time (this is the recommended option).


5. Once you select "Manage," click the "Schedule Stream" button in the top right corner.


6. Under the "Details" tab you can add a tile for your stream (this is required), a description of your stream (optional), if you're using the Tricaster for streaming select "Streaming Software" for how you want to go live, you can then select what type of category your stream is, what playlist you'd like it to be added to once the stream ends, and for "Audience" select the option "No, it's not made for kids."


7. Under the "Customization" tab, select whether or not you want to enable "Live Chat" for your stream. If you un-select the Live Chat button, you don't need to change any other settings on this tab.


8. Under the "Visibility" tab, select whether you want your stream to be "Public" for anyone to view, "Private" so only those you choose can view, or "Unlisted" so anyone with the link can view.


9. Then select the date and time when you want to go live. Then click "Done."


10. On the "Manage" page you will now find your scheduled live-stream. From here, you can access your private Stream Key (DO NOT SHARE THIS WITH ANYONE), and your Stream URL.


11. You will need to enter the unique Stream Key and Stream URL into the Tricaster to send media to your YouTube live-stream.


12. Once you are sending media from the Tricaster, it'll appear in the preview window on the Stream Settings page. When you're ready to begin your stream click the "Go Live" button in the top right corner.