Want to run a 24/7 Live Stream on Facebook without managing a server or using OBS? With LiveOstad, you can stream continuously using your own
Google Drive video link. You simply add your video link, connect your Facebook stream key, create a stream, and click Start.
How a 24/7 Live Stream works in LiveOstad:
- Add your Google Drive link in Videos
- Add your Facebook stream key in Destinations
- Create a stream in Streams and click Start
Step 1: Make Sure You Can Go Live on Facebook
Before you set anything up, confirm your Facebook destination is ready. The most reliable option is streaming to a Facebook Page.
Open Facebook Live Producer (or Meta Business Suite → Live) and confirm you can create a live stream using the streaming/RTMP option.
If your Page has restrictions or quality warnings, fix those first—otherwise Facebook may stop your Live Stream.
Step 2: Prepare a Stream-Friendly Video in Google Drive
For the most stable 24/7 Live Stream, use the safest video format:
MP4 container with H.264 video and AAC audio. This prevents common problems like buffering,
missing audio, “video not ready,” or random stream stops after hours.
Step 3: Set Google Drive Permissions Correctly
Your Live Stream can only fetch the video if your Drive link is accessible. Set sharing like this:
- Right-click the video in Google Drive → Share
- Under General access, choose Anyone with the link
- Set role to Viewer
- Click Copy link
Quick check: Open the link in an incognito/private window. If it asks for login, your stream source will fail.
Step 4: Add Your Google Drive Link in LiveOstad (Videos)
- Open your LiveOstad dashboard
- Go to Videos
- Paste your Google Drive link into Video URL
- (Optional) Add a title to recognize it later
- Click Add Link
- Wait until the status shows ready
Step 5: Get Your Facebook Live Stream Key
Facebook provides a Stream Key inside Live Producer. Make sure you copy the key (not a numeric Stream ID).
- Open Facebook Live Producer (or Meta Business Suite → Live)
- Create a live stream using the streaming/RTMP option
- Find Stream Key and click Copy
Security note: Your stream key is private—treat it like a password. If you share it, regenerate it in Live Producer.
Step 6: Connect Facebook in LiveOstad (Destinations)
- In LiveOstad, go to Destinations
- Select Facebook
- Paste your Facebook stream key
- Click Add Destination
- Confirm the destination shows Connected
Step 7: Create Your Live Stream (Streams)
- Go to Streams
- Select your video from Select video
- Select a slot from Select slot
- Click Create Stream
Step 8: Start the Live Stream and Verify on Facebook
- Click Start on your stream
- Wait for status: Starting… → Live
- Open Facebook Live Producer and confirm it shows “Receiving data” / Live
Note: Facebook often takes longer than YouTube to show the Live Stream publicly. Wait 10–30 seconds the first time.
Troubleshooting (Quick Fixes)
Facebook shows “Video source not sending”
Re-copy the Facebook stream key, update the destination, then stop/start the stream once.
Live keeps stopping
Test with MP4 (H.264/AAC), confirm Drive permissions, and start with 720p for stability.
High delay
Facebook has natural delay. Reduce extra delay by fixing buffering: stable files, stable bitrate, fewer reconnects.
Best Practices for a Stable 24/7 Live Stream
- Use copyright-safe content to avoid takedowns
- Keep Drive permissions unchanged after adding the link
- Start with 720p for stability and upgrade only after testing
- Check your stream status daily
- Avoid frequent restarts (restarts can increase delay and risk stopping)
Ready to start your 24/7 Live Stream? Create your stream with LiveOstad and go live using your own Google Drive link.