How to Use YouTube Live in a Product

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YouTube Live is a tool for creators to connect with their community in real-time. You can use YouTube Live to stream an event, class, or workshop directly within your Product on Kajabi. YouTube Live has tools to help you manage your live streams and interact with viewers via webcam, mobile, or encoder streaming. Learn how to use YouTube Live in a Product.

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Video update:
Don't see an embed option? Your YouTube interface may require you to first copy the link to your live stream and paste it into your browser to copy the embed code. Learn to embed videos and playlists with YouTube's support guide

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Step 1. Verify your YouTube account

Before you go Live with YouTube there are a few steps you will need to complete on your YouTube account.

First, make sure that the Live Stream feature is enabled in your account settings on YouTube.

  • Log into your YouTube account.
  • Go to your YouTube Studio.
  • Click Settings in the bottom left corner.
  • Select Channel. 
  • Click Feature Eligibility.
  • Ensure that your Default Features and Features that require phone verification are Enabled:

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If your features are disabled, verify your YouTube account. 

Click here to learn how to verify your YouTube account with YouTube's support guide.

Step 2. Set up your YouTube Live and create an embed code

If your YouTube account allows live streaming as verified in Step 1, set up your YouTube Live and create an embed code to embed onto your Product Lesson on Kajabi.

To create your YouTube Live: 

  • In your YouTube Studio dashboard, click Create.
  • Then, select Go Live.
  • In the live dashboard, select Stream or Webcam.
  • Proceed to customize your Live stream details by creating a title, specifying your time and date, and selecting your audience type.
  • Then, click Next.
    This will prompt a streaming preview. 
  • If you wish to upload a custom image for the Thumbnail or retake your Thumbnail, hover over the image and select your desired option:

Learn more about live streaming with YouTube.

To copy your embed code:

  • After customizing your Live Stream details, click the SHARE button. 
  • Click the copy icon next to your Video link.
  • Paste your Video link into a different tab on your web browser.
  • Navigate to the SHARE button directly below the video player.
  • Click Embed.
  • Then, click Copy:

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Don't see an embed option? Learn to embed videos and playlists with YouTube's support guide.

Note:
You must allow embedding for your video to play directly from your Page. If it is left unchecked, your viewers will be prompted to open on YouTube.

Step 3. Prep your product Lesson to go live

Now that you have prepared your YouTube Live Stream, paste your live stream embed code to the body of your Product Lesson to complete your setup:

  • Open the Products tab.
  • Select the Product you wish to edit.
  • Open the Product Lesson to add your YouTube Embed code.
  • Navigate to the Body section and select the source code icon (</>).
  • Paste your embed code for your YouTube Live.
  • Click Save to keep and apply your changes:

Looking to upload a video from your YouTube account onto Kajabi? Click here to learn how to embed a video onto your Product Lesson.

Tip:
If you wish to hold your YouTube Live in a Community Product, copy the share link from your YouTube Live video and link it as a media type in your Community Lesson. Learn more

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