Whether selling tickets to a live event or hosting an exclusive password-protected webinar, unlisted YouTube events allow you to offer unique content to a select audience.
How to schedule your event
Connect your YouTube account to Restream, as shown here.
From your home screen, click New Stream.
Choose how you want to stream: via our Studio, RTMP, Video File, or Playlist.
For Studio and RTMP events, click the Schedule button on the next screen.
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.
Fill in your Event details like your title, description, date, and time.
Check the box next to "Create an event page on social platforms." This will create a hidden shareable link to your YouTube event ahead of time.
Toggle on the YouTube channel and click Edit next to it.
Click the Privacy menu and select Unlisted.
Click Save, then Create Event.
Click the channel icons under the event card, right-click "View on..." by your YouTube channel, and copy the link to your unlisted event.
How to go live to your event
Restream Studio
Locate your event card on your home screen and click Enter Studio under it.
When you're ready to begin, click Go Live.
Only those who have your unlisted event link can now see your stream.
Encoder
Locate your event card on your home screen and click RTMP Setup under it.
Copy the URL and stream key and paste them into your streaming software.
Start streaming from your software.
Video Files and Playlists
You don't need to do anything; your event will automatically air at the scheduled time.
Requirements
Restream Events are available for all plans, including the free tier.
Free users will have Restream branding on their event's thumbnail.
You can only go live to your YouTube event once, so don't click Go Live before the scheduled time. If you want to run tests, you can follow this guide.
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.
FAQ
What does "unlisted" mean for my event?
What does "unlisted" mean for my event?
Setting your stream to "Unlisted" ensures it won't appear in search results or on your channel. Only individuals with the direct link can access it, which you can share with anyone, including those without a YouTube account.
How can I share a link to my event?
How can I share a link to my event?
Click the channel icons under the created event, right-click "View on..." next to your YouTube channel, and copy the URL.
Does YouTube have any limits for titles, descriptions, or thumbnails?
Does YouTube have any limits for titles, descriptions, or thumbnails?
The maximum title length is 100 characters, and the maximum description length is 5000 characters.
The recommended size for thumbnails is 1280x720.
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 card 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 reschedule my YouTube event through Restream?
Can I reschedule my YouTube event through Restream?
Yes, click the pencil icon on your event card. Click Edit Event to adjust the date and time or click Unschedule to remove the event.
Does deleting the event on Restream delete the post on YouTube, too?
Does deleting the event on Restream delete the post on YouTube, too?
No, you’ll need to delete the event post on YouTube directly.
Deleting finished events on Restream will also not affect the streams and saved videos on YouTube.
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