> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guide.worshipbuddy.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Live Streaming

> Create and manage YouTube live streams for your organization

# Live Streaming

ChurchBuddy supports live streaming through **YouTube**. Create streams, share public viewer links, and let members watch from the web or mobile app.

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  Zoom stream **setup** is currently disabled in the UI. Existing Zoom streams may still be viewable. New streams use YouTube.
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## Overview

Streaming features:

* **YouTube integration** - Connect your organization's YouTube account
* **Create streams** - Schedule live streams with title and settings
* **Public viewer page** - Shareable link for anyone to watch
* **Live chat** - Viewers can participate in YouTube chat through ChurchBuddy
* **Viewer tracking** - See who's watching

## Setup

### Connect YouTube

1. Click **Organization** in the top navigation
2. Click the **Integrations** sub-tab
3. Find **YouTube** and connect your account
4. Follow the authorization flow

Once connected, **Streaming** appears in the top navigation for **all roles** when any integration is connected. Creating streams still requires Owner/Admin or stream manager access inside the Streaming page.

See [Integrations](/ChurchBuddy/Setup/integrations) for details.

## Creating a Stream (Web)

1. Click **Streaming** in the top navigation
2. Click **Create Stream**
3. Select **YouTube** as the provider
4. Enter stream title and settings
5. Create the stream

You'll receive a public viewer URL:

```
https://church.worshipbuddy.org/s/{slug}/
```

## Watching Streams

### Web

* Organization members: **Streaming** in the top navigation
* Public viewers: Use the shared `/s/{slug}/` link (no login required)

### Mobile App

If your organization has streaming enabled:

1. Open the organization
2. Tap **More → Streaming**
3. Select a stream to watch
4. Participate in live chat if enabled

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  **Streaming** in the mobile More tab only appears when your organization has YouTube connected or active streams available.
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## Stream Managers

Owners and Organization Admins can designate **Stream Managers** in integration settings. Stream managers can create and manage streams without full admin access.

## Public Stream Viewer

The public page (`/s/{slug}/`) provides:

* Embedded YouTube player
* Live chat (when enabled)
* No login required — share the link freely

## Best Practices

1. **Connect YouTube before event day** - Test the integration in advance
2. **Share the public link** - Post on social media, announcements, or email
3. **Assign stream managers** - Delegate to your AV team
4. **Test on mobile** - Verify the stream plays on phones and tablets
5. **Monitor chat** - Moderate live chat during the service

## Troubleshooting

**Streaming nav not visible:**

* YouTube must be connected under **Organization → Integrations** — nav appears for all roles when connected

**Can't create streams:**

* User must be Owner, Organization Admin, or a designated Stream Manager

**Stream won't play:**

* Verify the YouTube broadcast is live or scheduled correctly
* Check YouTube account permissions

**Mobile More tab missing Streaming:**

* Organization needs an active YouTube connection or existing streams