Pre-recorded events easily turn your recorded videos into live streams. Plus, the stream will begin automatically, even when you're offline.
How to schedule a pre-recorded event
From your home screen, click New Stream.
Select Video or Playlist, then click Video.
Choose an existing video from your Uploads or Recordings and click Next.
You can also upload files on the spot from your computer or mobile phone by clicking Upload Video.
Fill in your Event details like your title, description, date, and time.
Check the box next to Create an event page on social platforms to notify your audience in advance with an event post.
Upload a thumbnail as a custom image to use for the event before you go live.
You can optionally loop your video up to 10 times.
Toggle on the channels you'll stream to and click Create Event.
How to go live
You don't need to do anything - your event will automatically air at the scheduled time.
If you have connected any channels that require a manual start, like TikTok or Instagram, please click the Go Live button on the end platform once Restream starts streaming.
While your video airs, you can monitor your stream and chat with your viewers in real-time.
Requirements
Streaming recorded videos is available for all Restream users, but the maximum video size and storage amount vary per plan.
Free | Standard | Professional | Business | Enterprise |
15 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 hour | 2 hours | Custom |
250 MB | 500 MB | 2 GB | 5 GB | Custom |
3 files | 5 files | 10 files | 25 files | Custom |
Free users will have Restream branding on their event's thumbnail.
Only Facebook profiles and pages, YouTube, and LinkedIn support creating event posts in advance. For other platforms, your stream will show up once you're live.
The announcement post box can only be checked during event creation. If you forgot to check it, you can delete the current event and create a new one.
The recommended size for thumbnails is 1280x720.
FAQ
Can I reschedule my event?
Can I reschedule my event?
Yes, just click the three dots on your event, select Edit event, and update the date/time, and Save.
If you have a LinkedIn channel connected to your event, you will need to reschedule the event on LinkedIn first. Then, head to the Events page on Restream. You'll see a prompt to adjust the time of your entire event to match the LinkedIn time.
Can I edit or rename my event after it has been created?
Can I edit or rename my event after it has been created?
Yes. Click the three dots on your event and select Edit event. Click Update Titles to update all channels in bulk, or click Edit next to a channel to update it individually.
Thumbnails can only be updated individually for each channel.
Can I change the video file connected to my event or loop count?
Can I change the video file connected to my event or loop count?
Yes. Click the three dots on your event and select Edit event.
Then click Change next to the file or adjust the loop count at the bottom.
Can I share a link to my event?
Can I share a link to my event?
You can get links to your events on Facebook profiles and pages, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Just click the channel icons on the created event, right-click "View on..." next to each channel and copy the URL. For any platforms that don't support event posts in advance, like X or Twitch, you can share your profile URL with your audience.
Can I stop my video after it has gone live?
Can I stop my video after it has gone live?
Click the three dots next to your preview and click Stop event.
Can I duplicate my events?
Can I duplicate my events?
Yes, you can create a new event using the same details as another finished or existing event.
Go to your Past streams (for finished streams) or your home screen (for existing streams), locate the event you want to copy, click the three dots, and select Duplicate.
Does deleting events on Restream delete the post on end platforms too?
Does deleting events on Restream delete the post on end platforms too?
No. When you unschedule events on Restream, posts about the event on Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn will not be removed automatically. You’ll need to delete these posts manually on each platform.
Deleting finished events on Restream will also not affect the streams and saved videos sent to end platforms.
I checked the announcement box but I don't see my event on my profile's timeline.
I checked the announcement box but I don't see my event on my profile's timeline.
When you schedule an event on your Facebook personal profile via Restream, the announcement post will not be automatically posted to your timeline. Instead, the new event will be created on the Facebook Events page. From there, you manually share it on your timeline.
Why does my thumbnail have a watermark?
Why does my thumbnail have a watermark?
If you're on the free plan, any thumbnail you add to your stream will include a small Restream watermark. Want to remove it? Upgrade your plan to stream watermark-free.
Note: If you created your event while on the Free plan, the watermark will still appear even after you upgrade. To remove it, edit the event and re-upload the thumbnail.
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