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Live Video API ​

The Live Video API from Meta shows you how to steam live video to Facebook, create backup streams, crosspost to other profiles or pages, interact with viewers, and more.

On June 10th, 2024, Meta is launching new requirements that must meet before an account can go live on Facebook. The new requirements are as follows:

  • The Facebook account must be at least 60 days old

  • The Facebook Page or professional mode profile must have at least 100 followers

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Common Uses ​

  • [Broadcasting a live video stream on a User profile, Page, Group, or Event
  • Interacting with live video broadcast audiences
  • Creating polls on live video broadcasts

Requirements ​

To use this API, your app must undergo App Review for the following features and permissions.

Your app must produce a live RTMPS stream to be abe to stream to Facebook using the Live Video API.

Features ​

  • Live Video API

Permissions ​

Most endpoints require a mix of the following permissions. To determine which permissions you need, refer to the reference documents for each of the endpoints your app uses.

Publishing on a User<br>- publish_videoPublishing on a Page<br>- pages_manage_posts<br> <br>- pages_read_engagement

Next Steps ​

Read our Overview to learn about the API's core concepts, then follow the steps in our Getting Started document to quickly create a broadcast on your own User profile.