Restream makes it easy to stream to a LinkedIn Live event that you've already scheduled.
Connect a LinkedIn Event to a new Restream Event
From your home screen, click New Stream.
Choose how you want to stream: via our Studio, RTMP, Video File, or Playlist.
For Studio, add your name and click Enter Studio, then click the Schedule button at the top of the screen.
For RTMP events, open the dropdown menu in the top left corner of your screen and click Schedule event.
For video files and playlists, follow the prompts to select the files for your event.
💡 If you already have a stream setup that you would like to re-use, click the three dots on the existing stream card and select Schedule.
Enter an event title and upload a thumbnail, but leave the remaining fields empty. They will automatically fill based on your LinkedIn event details in the next step.
The thumbnail you upload will be used for your event in Restream and additional channels but won't replace the thumbnail of your existing LinkedIn event.
Toggle on your LinkedIn channel then click Connect an existing LinkedIn Event →
Choose your existing LinkedIn event and click Next.
Toggle on any other channels you want to stream to, then click Create Event.
Connect a LinkedIn Event to an existing Restream Event
Go to the Restream home screen.
Click the three dots on your event and select Edit event.
Toggle on LinkedIn, then click Connect an existing LinkedIn Event →
Choose your existing LinkedIn event and click Next.
Click Save.
Requirements
You will only see the Connect an existing LinkedIn Event button if you have an upcoming event on LinkedIn.
You can only connect your LinkedIn event to a Restream Event up to 15 minutes before its scheduled starting time. After that, it enters a "pre-live" state.
You can link your LinkedIn event to a new or an existing Restream Event.
When you create a Restream Event using a LinkedIn event, the LinkedIn event's details (date, time, title, description) will be applied to all other enabled channels. The thumbnail you upload will be used for the rest of your channels but will not replace your LinkedIn event's existing thumbnail.
FAQ
I have an upcoming event on LinkedIn, but it's not showing up on Restream. Why?
I have an upcoming event on LinkedIn, but it's not showing up on Restream. Why?
For Restream to be able to connect to a LinkedIn event, the event format should be "LinkedIn Live." If you selected "External event link" while creating your event, you need to remove that event and create a new one using the LinkedIn Live format.
Can I start my stream early or late?
Can I start my stream early or late?
You can go live any time from 15 minutes before and up to two hours after your scheduled start time. If you don’t go live within this time period, the post will show that your stream is cancelled.
Can I change the LinkedIn event that's connected to my Restream event?
Can I change the LinkedIn event that's connected to my Restream event?
Yes. Click the channel icons under your event card and select:
"Change event" to connect a different LinkedIn event.
"Disconnect" to disconnect the LinkedIn event from Restream altogether.
You can also take the same steps inside Restream Studio by clicking on the channel icons in the top right corner.
Does Restream work with LinkedIn Audio Events?
Does Restream work with LinkedIn Audio Events?
Starting in December 2024, LinkedIn Audio Events are merging with LinkedIn Live, so you can absolutely use Restream's integration with LinkedIn to broadcast your live content in whatever format you prefer. Scheduling events and going live will continue working the same way on Restream, and LinkedIn users who previously did LinkedIn Audio Events can do audio-only streams with Restream Studio. You can learn more about doing LinkedIn Audio Events with Restream here.
💡 Did you know you can schedule a LinkedIn Live directly from Restream?