Stream to LinkedIn

Learn how to add your LinkedIn profile or company page to Restream.

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Stream to LinkedIn


How to add a LinkedIn channel

  1. From your home screen, click the Destinations button.

  2. Click Add Channels.

  3. Click LinkedIn.

  4. Choose whether you want to connect your profile or a page you manage.

  5. Sign into your LinkedIn account from the authorization page and click Allow.

  6. You will be redirected back to Restream.

    1. If you connected your profile, it will automatically be in your list of channels.

    2. If you select the option to connect a page, you'll see a list of the pages you own/manage to choose from.

  7. Your LinkedIn is ready to stream - you just need to choose how you'll go live.


Requirements

  • Access to live video broadcasting is only enabled if LinkedIn approves a profile or company page. You can check how yo become a LinkedIn Live Broadcaster here.

  • Adding LinkedIn on Restream triggers the auto-apply function of LinkedIn. If you get an error that you are not approved, review LinkedIn's live broadcasting criteria.

  • Multi-streaming to more than one LinkedIn channel at once is not allowed per LinkedIn's policy. You'll be able to add as many LinkedIn channels as you want to your Restream account but you can only toggle on one at a time.

  • LinkedIn will not allow the stream to connect to its platform if your stream exceeds any of these requirements, especially the FPS.


FAQ

Can I create a LinkedIn Event with Restream?

Yes, our scheduling tool makes it easy to create your LinkedIn event directly through Restream. You can learn how to schedule a LinkedIn event here.

Can I stream to an event I already created on LinkedIn?

Yes, you can easily connect your existing event to Restream, as shown here.

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.

💡 Create your LinkedIn Event with Restream and set up an effortless stream

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