You need a Professional Instagram account to go live with Restream Studio, OBS, and other software on your desktop.
How to get an Instagram Professional Account
Open Instagram.com on your desktop.
Click ☰ More.
Click Settings.
Scroll and click Account type and tools.
Click Switch to professional account.
Follow the prompts to customize your account, then click Done.
You can also refer to this Facebook guide.
Requirements
Switching to Instagram Professional is free and doesn't require a minimum number of followers.
You can switch back to a personal account at any time.
FAQ
Is switching to professional free?
Is switching to professional free?
Yes. No payment is required to switch your Instagram to a professional account.
Can I switch to professional and have a private profile?
Can I switch to professional and have a private profile?
No. Switching to professional will make your Instagram account public.
💡 Once your Instagram account becomes Professional, you can connect it to Restream.