{"id":34162,"date":"2024-04-17T07:19:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T13:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=34162"},"modified":"2024-05-21T01:29:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T07:29:56","slug":"how-to-go-live-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-go-live-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Go Live on Instagram From iOS, Android &#038; Desktop?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#2006a0;border-radius:14px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#5339D3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px\">Key Takeaways<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:30px;padding-left:30px;color:#000000\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#5339D3;font-size:20px;width:20px;height:20px\"><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"font-size:20px;color:#5339D3\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#000000\">Go live on Instagram on a mobile device: Open the Instagram app &gt; Right-swipe &gt; Scroll to \u201cLIVE\u201d &gt; Go to \u201cAdd a title\u201d icon and type title &gt; Select \u201cBroadcast Audience\u201d and keep it \u201cPublic\u201d &gt; Tap on \u201cLIVE\u201d &gt; Tap on \u201cX\u201d icon to end &gt; Select \u201cEnd video\/End now\u201d to reconfirm.<\/div><div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:30px;padding-left:30px;color:#000000\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#5339D3;font-size:20px;width:20px;height:20px\"><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"font-size:20px;color:#5339D3\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#000000\">There\u2019s no feature to directly go live on Instagram on Close Friends.<\/div><div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:30px;padding-left:30px;color:#000000\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#5339D3;font-size:20px;width:20px;height:20px\"><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"font-size:20px;color:#5339D3\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#000000\">Go live on Instagram with select friends: Launch Instagram app &gt; Right-swipe &gt; Swipe to \u201cLIVE\u201d &gt; Select \u201cBroadcast Audience\u201d icon&gt; Choose \u201cPractice\u201d &gt; Tap on \u201cSet audience\u201d &gt; Go to \u201cInvite to join\u201d &gt; Type each friend\u2019s Instagram handle name &gt; \u201cInvite.\u201d<\/div><div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:30px;padding-left:30px;color:#000000\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#5339D3;font-size:20px;width:20px;height:20px\"><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"font-size:20px;color:#5339D3\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#000000\">You can go live on Instagram on a computer\/PC using Instagram Live Producer.<\/div><div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram Live is the most underrated feature of this platform. It opens new doors for Instagram creators like you \u2014 you can interact with your followers in real-time, stay on top of their minds, and, in the process, attract more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just a few clicks, you can virtually knock at your followers\u2019 doors at any moment and have a personal moment with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through Instagram Live, you can casually chat with your followers, answer their questions face-to-face, and even promote business offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The opportunities are endless!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let\u2019s learn about how to go live on Instagram on Android and iOS devices, computer\/PC, and all other relevant questions!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Go Live on Instagram on <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Android &amp; iOS?<span class=\"x19la9d6 x1fc57z9 x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x19co3pv x1g5zs5t xfibh0p xiy17q3 x1xsqp64 x1lkfr7t xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\"><span class=\"xrtxmta x1bhl96m\">\ud83d\udcf1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<style>.codegena{position:relative;width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:56.27198%;}.codegena iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;}\/*Youtube Embed Code : Created with Codegena.com *\/<\/style>\n<div class=\"codegena\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YMitao4n-WY?&amp;theme=dark&amp;autohide=2&amp;modestbranding=1\" width=\"500\" height=\"294\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.8em;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>Going live on Instagram on your mobile devices is as straightforward as ABC. You need to follow the same steps for both Android and iOS smartphones.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Instagram app<\/strong> and <strong>log in<\/strong> to your account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #2:<\/strong> Right-swipe on the home screen or tap on the <strong>Add icon (\u201cplus-in-the-square\u201d icon)<\/strong> at the bottom-center of your screen.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18749\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tap-Button-600x371.jpg\" alt=\"Tap + Button\" width=\"600\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tap-Button-600x371.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tap-Button-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tap-Button.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #3:<\/strong> Scroll left until you reach \u201c<\/span><b>LIVE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34516\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LIVE-600x447.jpg\" alt=\"LIVE\" width=\"600\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LIVE-600x447.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LIVE-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LIVE.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #4:<\/strong> On the left, tap on the \u201c<\/span><b>Add a Title<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d icon (similar to the Align Text Left icon) \u2013 it\u2019s the topmost of the three clustered icons. Type a title. Remember, all followers and live viewers can see it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34517\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-a-Title-600x504.jpg\" alt=\"Add a Title\" width=\"600\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-a-Title-600x504.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-a-Title-768x645.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-a-Title.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #5:<\/strong> On the same line, tap on the \u201c<\/span><b>Broadcast Audience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d icon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34518\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Broadcast-Audience-600x389.jpg\" alt=\"Broadcast Audience\" width=\"600\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Broadcast-Audience-600x389.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Broadcast-Audience-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Broadcast-Audience.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #6: <\/strong>Keep it \u201c<\/span><b>Public<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d \u2013 the default setting \u2013 if you\u2019re ready to go live right away. The setting notifies all followers and anyone can watch the live.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34519\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Public-600x360.jpg\" alt=\"Public\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Public-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Public-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Public.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Note: <\/strong><\/span>If you want to have a trial, set it to \u201cPractice.\u201d This will not notify anyone else, so you can comfortably practice alone or with a few others by inviting them manually.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also schedule a live at a later date and time using the \u201c<\/span><b>Calendar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d icon below that. A select few also have a fundraising tool available for live.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #7:<\/strong> Once you&#8217;re ready, <\/span><b>tap the LIVE button<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the bottom center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34520\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tap-the-LIVE-Button-600x517.jpg\" alt=\"Tap the LIVE Button\" width=\"600\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tap-the-LIVE-Button-600x517.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tap-the-LIVE-Button-768x661.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tap-the-LIVE-Button.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you\u2019re at it, you can check the number of viewers on the top and the comments on the bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can interact verbally with your viewers. Or add a comment by tapping on the Comment icon at the screen bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also tap on your own or others\u2019 comments and tap \u201c<\/span><b>Pin comment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to highlight comments. Use this to say something important to all viewers without repeating yourself or highlight someone else\u2019s comment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #8:<\/strong> When you\u2019re finished with the live video, tap the <strong>cross icon<\/strong> at the top right. It prompts, \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you sure you want to end your live video?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34521\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cross-Icon-600x469.jpg\" alt=\"Cross Icon\" width=\"600\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cross-Icon-600x469.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cross-Icon-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cross-Icon.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #9: <\/strong>offers two options: \u201c<\/span><b>End video<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d for Android, \u201c<\/span><b>End now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d for iOS, and \u201cCancel.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on \u201cEnd video\u201d\/\u201cEnd now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34522\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/End-Now-600x699.jpg\" alt=\"End Now\" width=\"600\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/End-Now-600x699.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/End-Now-768x895.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/End-Now.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #10:<\/strong> Tap on \u201c<\/span><b>Share<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to share the live on your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34523\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Share-600x704.jpg\" alt=\"Share\" width=\"600\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Share-600x704.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Share-768x901.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Share.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#FFF7E8;color:#333333;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px #FFFFFF;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px #FFFFFF;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px #FFFFFF;border:2px solid #FFBA00\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:14px;text-align:left\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:45px;padding-left:53px;color:#333333\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#5339D3;font-size:35px;width:35px;height:35px\"><i class=\"sui sui-sticky-note\" style=\"font-size:35px;color:#5339D3\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"sue-icon sue-icon-no-url\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#000000;margin:0px 20px 20px 0px\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"sue-icon-text\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>NOTE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div><\/div>The saved live on your profile of downloaded broadcast only has the video. No comments, likes, or viewers are shown.<\/div><\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some other controls to manage your life from the phone are:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on the horizontal triple button on the bottom, and you\u2019ll find a range of live management options:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Add a Moderator:<\/strong> It lets you appoint someone as a moderator during the live. They can report offensive comments, remove viewers from the live, and turn off comments.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-off-comments-on-instagram\">Turn off Comments<\/a>:<\/strong> It restricts viewers from commenting. If your profile has keyword filters turned on, that will also apply on the live.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Turn off Requests to Go Live:<\/strong> It restricts viewers from sending requests to go live with you.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Turn off Questions:<\/strong> It prevents viewers from sending questions.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How to Go Live on Instagram with <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Close Friends?<\/span>\ud83d\udc6c<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently (as of March 2024), Instagram doesn\u2019t have a separate option to go live on Close Friends. You can instead do this:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #1:<\/strong> Launch the Instagram app&gt;<\/span><b>Right swipe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;<\/span><b>Swipe <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">until you reach \u201c<\/span><b>LIVE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34516\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LIVE-600x447.jpg\" alt=\"LIVE\" width=\"600\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LIVE-600x447.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LIVE-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LIVE.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #2:<\/strong> Tap on the \u201c<\/span><b>Broadcast Audience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d icon and choose \u201c<\/span><b>Practice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d&gt;\u201c<\/span><b>Set audience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34818\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Practice-600x343.jpg\" alt=\"Practice\" width=\"600\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Practice-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Practice-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Practice.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #3:<\/strong> On the bottom line, click on the \u201c<\/span><b>Invite to join<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34819\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Invite-to-Join-600x425.jpg\" alt=\"Invite to join\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Invite-to-Join-600x425.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Invite-to-Join-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Invite-to-Join.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #4: <\/strong><b>Manually type <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the Instagram handles or account names of people in your \u201cClose Friends\u201d list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34820\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Manually-Type-600x300.jpg\" alt=\"Manually type\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Manually-Type-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Manually-Type-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Manually-Type.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #5:<\/strong> Click on \u201c<\/span><b>Invite<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d for each. If you mistakenly invite anyone, you can also tap on \u201c<strong>Cancel<\/strong>\u201d to undo the invite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34821\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cancel-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Cancel\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cancel-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cancel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cancel.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>How to Go Live on Instagram on a <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Computer\/PC?<\/span> \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram is <\/span><b>yet to create an official option <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to go live from the browser of your computer\/pc. However, <\/span><b>Instagram Live Producer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has turned this into a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps you go live from any system other than your mobile with the help of streaming software (such as Streamlabs, OBS, etc.) via a stream key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make this happen, here\u2019s what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>A. Follow these <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Suggestions<\/span> for Tech Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h4><strong>\ud83d\udcf9 Video Formats<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>1. 9\u00d716<\/strong> Aspect Ratio (suggested, not mandatory)<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. 720p @ 30 fps<\/strong> (suggested, not mandatory)<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Resolution: <strong>720\u00d71280<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Video Bitrate Range: <strong>2250-6000 Kbps<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Also supports: <strong>480p @30 fps, 360p<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h4><strong> \ud83d\udd0a Audio Formats<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Sample rate: <strong>44.1 KHz<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Channel layout: <strong>Stereo<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Bit rate: <strong>Till 256 Kbps<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>B. Create the <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Right Setup<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #1:<\/strong> Choose a <\/span><b>trustworthy streaming software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as OBS, Streamlabs, Streamyard, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #2:<\/strong> Open the streaming software interface and <\/span><b>identify <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where you must input the <\/span><b>URL and stream key<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. URL and stream key let you broadcast the streaming software setup to go Live directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #3:<\/strong> Log in to your account on instagram.com. Go to the <\/span><b>plus\/Create button<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the left and select \u201c<\/span><b>Live<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d from the menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #4:<\/strong> You\u2019ll be taken to the \u201c<\/span><b>Go Live<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d screen. Add a title for the live and select broadcast audience. Click on \u201c<\/span><b>Practice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to avoid notifying others or being visible to them. Opt for \u201c<\/span><b>Public<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to inform and be visible to others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #5:<\/strong> The next screen shows your <\/span><b>unique URL and stream key and instructions on using them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can copy the stream key or generate a new one if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the stream key doesn\u2019t stay constant and gets refreshed every time you use Live Producer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>C. <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Stream<\/span> to Instagram Live<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #1:<\/strong> In the streaming software, <\/span><b>input <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the URL and stream key. This adds Instagram Live as your streaming endpoint.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#FFF7E8;color:#333333;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px #FFFFFF;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px #FFFFFF;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px #FFFFFF;border:2px solid #FFBA00\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:14px;text-align:left\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:45px;padding-left:53px;color:#333333\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#5339D3;font-size:35px;width:35px;height:35px\"><i class=\"sui sui-sticky-note\" style=\"font-size:35px;color:#5339D3\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\"><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"sue-icon sue-icon-no-url\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#000000;margin:0px 20px 20px 0px\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"sue-icon-text\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>NOTE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div><\/div>Add Instagram Live as a Custom RTMP. This lets you add the URL and stream key. Depending on platforms, the place to add the custom RTMP is different. However, it\u2019s usually found in stream settings.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #2:<\/strong> When you\u2019ve set up everything, <\/span><b>start the stream <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on the streaming software. In the Instagram Live Producer viewer on instagram.com, you\u2019ll get a preview of how your stream will look on Instagram Live. It may <\/span><b>take some seconds <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to display the preview screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #3:<\/strong> When you\u2019re satisfied with the preview and confirm it, click on \u201c<\/span><b>Go Live<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d in the Live Producer. This starts the live stream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #4:<\/strong> During the live, the \u201cComments\u201d tab lets you read and engage with viewers\u2019 comments. To manage comments, click on any comment. You\u2019ll get two options:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Report:<\/strong> It\u2019s used to flag inappropriate comments.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-pin-a-comment-on-instagram\">Pin Comment<\/a>:<\/strong> It\u2019s used to highlight a comment. You can also unpin a comment by clicking on the \u201cX\u201d on its right.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step #5:<\/strong> When you\u2019re done, end the live by clicking \u201c<\/span><b>End live video<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Important: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t end the stream on the streaming software before the one on the Live Producer broadcast. Otherwise, the video continues with the last frame of your stream. So, end the broadcast on the Live Producer first for a seamless end.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Can I Save<\/span> My Live after Ending It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that\u2019s possible only if you have <\/span><b>Live Archive enabled<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To do that, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Go to your profile. Tap on the three-horizontal-line\/<strong>hamburger icon.<\/strong><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Scroll down until you find \u201c<strong>Archiving and downloading<\/strong>\u201d under \u201c<strong>Your app and media<\/strong>.\u201d<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Switch on the toggle beside \u201cSave live to archive.\u201d<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After this, the live gets saved in Live Archive. You can watch, share, and even download it. You can access it with these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Tap on the three-horizontal-line\/<strong>hamburger icon<\/strong> on the top right of your profile.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Go to \u201c<strong>Archive<\/strong>.\u201d If it shows \u201cStories Archive,\u201d tap on it and switch to \u201c<strong>Live Archive<\/strong>\u201d from the dropdown. You\u2019ll find all lives from the last 30 days.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How to Get an Instagram <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Live<\/span> <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Producer?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need a <\/span><b>Professional Instagram account <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to access Instagram Live Producer. Here\u2019s how you can do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> On your phone, tap on the three-horizontal-line\/<strong>hamburger icon<\/strong> on the top right of your profile. Or, on the browser, tap on the three-horizontal-line\/hamburger icon on the bottom left&gt;\u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u201d<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Scroll down to find \u201c<strong>Account type and tools<\/strong>\u201d under \u201c<strong>For professionals<\/strong>.\u201d<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Click on \u201c<strong>Switch to professional account<\/strong>.\u201d<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Pick the \u201c<strong>Category<\/strong>\u201d that describes your profession the best and click on \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>.\u201d<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> If your profile is private, this will give a prompt about making your profile public. Click on \u201c<strong>OK<\/strong>.\u201d<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Select \u201c<strong>Creator\/Business<\/strong>\u201d&gt;\u201cNext\u201d&gt;\u201cNext.\u201d<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Type in contact details<\/strong> and tap on \u201cNext\u201d. Or <strong>skip<\/strong> by tapping on \u201cDon\u2019t use my contact info.\u201d<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> You can \u201c<strong>Log in to Facebook<\/strong>\u201d or tap on \u201c<strong>Skip<\/strong>.\u201d<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> You may set up the professional account and complete a <strong>few more optional steps<\/strong>. Or tap on \u201cX\u201d to <strong>skip<\/strong> and return to the profile.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">I Can\u2019t Go Live<\/span> on Instagram. Why?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might be for several reasons: <\/span><b>poor internet service or app bugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A few things to try to fix it are:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Ensure your internet service is strong.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Ensure the app is updated.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Close and restart the app.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Restart your phone.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>How <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Many Followers are Needed<\/span> to Go Live on Instagram?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>None. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no restriction with respect to follower count when it comes to Instagram Live. You can broadcast it with any kind of Instagram account with any amount of followers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>When <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Using Live Producer,<\/span> Will Viewers be able to Interact as Usual?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you can only interact with them through the <\/span><b>Live Producer Interface<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Moreover, Live Producer still <\/span><b>doesn\u2019t support <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lots of features, including <\/span><b>Live Rooms, Fundraisers, Q&amp;A, and Shopping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Can I <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Stream Both on Facebook and Instagram<\/span> Simultaneously?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>No. This is not possible yet. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you may use streaming software that simultaneously broadcasts (<\/span><b>simulcast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><b>add Instagram Live as a custom RTMP endpoint<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Does Live Producer Let Me <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Stream Horizontally?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this, choose a <\/span><b>vertical 9:16 aspect ratio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you don\u2019t opt for this, the video will automatically be cropped to fit the 9:16 ratio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 9:16 ratio is also recommended to allow you the necessary screen space above and below the horizontal video for graphics, PIP, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Does the Live Producer <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">allow Live Moderation?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature is <\/span><b>not compatible yet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Can I <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Add a Guest\/Co-Host<\/span> Using Live Producer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature <\/span><b>isn\u2019t supported yet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Does Instagram Plan to <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Support a True API Soon?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Till now, <\/span><b>there has been no such news.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">How to Monetize<\/span> Instagram Live Streams?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go live on Instagram <\/span><b>with badges <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that viewers can buy and show support. While you earn, they gain recognition during the stream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, to enable badges, you must be located in the <\/span><b>US<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, be <\/span><b>18 years old or above<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and have <\/span><b>10,000 followers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at least.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Accept a Friend\/Fan\u2019s Request<\/span> to Go Live with You?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your live video, <\/span><b>people may send you a request to join your live<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here\u2019s how you can find and treat them:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Check the <strong>comment section<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll find the notification for all requests to go live with you.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Tap \u201c<strong>View<\/strong>.\u201d<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Tap \u201c<strong>Go Live with &lt;Instagram_handle<\/strong>&gt;\u201d if you want to accept their request. Or click on \u201c<strong>Cancel<\/strong>\u201d to refuse.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>A Word from Viralyft!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, Instagram Live not only connects you with your audience but also makes you more approachable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get the opportunity to be more than just another account on their following list. So, make the best out of it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, remember that miracles and big empires need hard work. You can\u2019t build a community and make the <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/instagram-algorithm\">algorithm work<\/a> in your favor with live streaming alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, prepare well \u2013 whether it\u2019s a script outline, your clothes, makeup, or basic grooming. 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