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YouTube Live Won't Connect / Is Disabled
YouTube Live Won't Connect / Is Disabled

How to fix issues with YouTube Live

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Written by Loola Support
Updated over a week ago

Make sure that your channel is enabled for live streaming:ย 

If you can't enable YouTube in Loola, it could be that your YouTube channel isn't yet enabled for live streaming. To request activation, open the YouTube Studio in your browser:

Next, click Create --> Go Live on the upper right

You should see instructions on how to enable your YouTube channel for live streaming.
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Re-configure your YouTube channel in Loola:

After you manage to successfully stream live on your channel, open the Loola Settings page at: https://app.loola.tv/configure-platforms

Click the YouTube icon, and then click "disconnect":

Next, click the YouTube icon again and select "Connect YouTube":

Select your Google account and then the YouTube channel. Next click "Allow" in the following page:

If you see a green check-mark, then it means you successfully connected your YouTube channel:

Lastly, go back to the main Loola studio page:

Make sure the YouTube icon appears in color (if not - click it):

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