Facebook BROKE livestreaming to Groups - How to fix 2024!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Using Zoom? Stream From Zoom into FB Group! kzbin.infoIdHF8H05QSA?feature=share (this is the part you need for Zoom specifically!)

[@southerncharmwreaths]

Thank you. I’m getting ready to only stream on my own website. Sick of FB making it harder and harder for businesses.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

They do like to keep us on our toes! ;-)

[@drmarkkwon]

Thanks!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

♥️ Thank you! ♥️

[@inspirationalingridjuly]

How did you get to those options of select video choice ?? I don’t see that ??

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You won't see them unless you have permission to stream into the group.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thanks for the information, Luria! Very helpful except I'm still having issues going live using Ecamm. I've been trying to go live in a Facebook group in which I'm a member, however instead I went live to my own personal Facebook page - even though I had selected going live to the group. I see that the Stream Key and the Server URL are the same for the Facebook group as it is for me personally. I would've though that the Server URL would be specific to each Facebook location (group, page, etc.). Thoughts?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

That's correct, the stream key is different for every page, group, etc.

[@ericmcloyd9208]

This helped me a great deal! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Awesome! Glad I could help. 👍

[@AdrianSalisbury]

Great tutorial Luria 👍

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Thanks so much 😊

[@brittanibaker-teamporterfi9228]

THANK YOU so much for breaking this down so clearly!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kirksfilms]

Great video! I, and according to Reddit - a lot of others, have a similar issue with a well-established church Facebook page that has gone live since the pandemic. After March 23rd, when I click to go live as you describe in your video, I get a pop-up that says, "You cannot go live - Your account needs to have an established presence before you can go live on Facebook." If you click "learn more" it tells you how to go live and mentions newer pages may not be able to go live. This isn't a new page and has close to 200 followers. I've tested other pages with far fewer followers and they work fine (for now). Not sure if I just need to create another page or if there is a fix. If you know a fix, please let me know.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Well that’s annoying 🤣 Facebook tends to get really buggy with new things like this. I haven’t heard of them locking it down but that message does indicate the intention to. Perhaps report it as a bug daily. If I come across anything I’ll update!! Sorry that’s happening. :(

[@edgarmalone7694]

@@LiveStreamingPros This is what our church is having as an issue as well. We cannot take the steps as you presented as they give you an error that is stated such as @kirksfilms above.

[@ReyDawid]

I want to go live on facebook using my phone and my wireless mic, but it doesn't work most of the time, its frustrating... is there a better way?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

It will work, you'll want to do some testing to get things locked down. I'd start with just the phone and once you get that working the way you want, then repeat the process with your wireless mic.

[@BonnieParrishKell]

Thank you, thank you! And yes, I wanna know more about the Minions, er, I mean widgets. More please!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Noted! 😁

[@ShepPublishing]

Thanks for sharing this! I Thought it wasn't possible to stream into groups, but will be setting this up for mine. Thanks!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Glad I could help! ♥️

[@ShepPublishing]

Thanks so much again for this! Tried it tonight and it worked well :)

[@koolpix4u]

We have a business page that we go live to every week via Ecamm. We then share that live stream to different groups. We don't go live specifically into those group we just share our live stream with them. Will that continue to work? Thanks Luria you're great 🙂

[@TheArtistsHaven]

I was wondering the same thing... 🤔 I go live on my Facebook page (not group) every week & wonder if this effects that live session as well. 🤓

[@southerncharmwreaths]

Just groups are affected

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yes, that should still work. 🤞

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Just groups (at least so far! 😁)

[@stanarthur]

Great, but my "Live Video" option is now grayed out when I try to go live in my FB group.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

There are a few reasons why the go live button might be grayed out in a Facebook group, including: • Live video or events are disabled: Go to your group's settings and check that Live and Create event are enabled in the Edit post formats section. If they're not, you might need to add them. • You're not an admin: You might need to be an admin to go live in a Facebook group. • You're logged into the wrong account: Make sure you're logged into the account that manages the page. • Your connection is unstable: Try using WiFi instead of cellular data, or testing your internet connection. • Your device doesn't have enough power: Try checking your battery. • Facebook says you need an established presence: Try growing your page and trying again later.

[@timothy-m5b]

I created a FB group 70K, if I transfer it to another member and close my Facebook account will the group disappear or a group still be there since I created, and another member is a admin.? I want to do this because I have restrictions on my personal account and I think it effecting the group, posts not being seen, only being seen by few members. thank you.

[@24hrboss]

Great video and great share! Although I totally agree that it's not the end of the world I think this is a dumb obnoxious move for FB to do to its users. We set up FB groups to nurture our audiences. Huge inconvenience. Thanks so much!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

👍

[@the.lauramartinez]

I use ecamm and still can't go live in my group and I followed the EXACT way you said to do it. No matter how many times I try, it still tells me I need to connect my streaming software to begin.

[@the.lauramartinez]

NEVER MIND! I got it omg thank you!!!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Glad you got it working, congrats! 👍

[@MARKO2465]

Luria... thanks always a big help passed this along to my team

[@dreambigandlivefree]

I would love a video on how to get comments on screen. Did you make a video by any chance?! Thanks for this wonderful info!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

This video will give you some options: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGbPoGOwoN6MjMk and tools like Ecamm (Mac) and vMIx (PC) have that option "baked into" their tools!

[@karenvivarelli]

Thanks for this video - will have to test this out with Zoom and see how I go.

Does it work on Zoom?

[@karenvivarelli]

@ I haven't tested it yet - I might have to find a tutorial that guides me through the Zoom specifics.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Hope you'll let us know how it goes!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yes, RTMP is an option on Zoom: support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060769

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Have fun!

[@BrewtallyHonestBourbon]

Having issues inviting certain people to join my fb live from my business page. So many are available, while others do not show up when I search their names. Some are followers, some are not. Please help. Going Live at 7PM CST tonight.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

I’d try logging out and back into Facebook to see if that helps!

[@waynewrz]

Hey, howdy! In y'all's store you have the Animated Trivia Overlays for Ecamm Live, OBS, and vMix, is there a way for users to adjust the colors of this overlay (and correct answer color) in Ecamm? Thanks.

[@PaulDixon]

No, I'm afraid it's not possible to edit the colours in Ecamm. The reason for this is that I wanted the trivia to be super easy to setup and use. So instead of having multiple scenes or overlays that you need to manually show and hide, you pick one of the overlays, edit the text and then the answer is automatically revealed when the timer runs down. If you would be interested in purchasing a version that is customized with your preferred colours, feel free to reach out to me at [e-mail]

[@LiveStreamingPros]

No, the colors are not editable.

[@paulr4823]

I see all the options on my PC but I use my iPad mini with my Mevo and it just goes live without giving me the options. Am I dead in the water then?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You'll want to reach out to Mevo for help with that.

[@AnneLaFollette1]

Hi Luria - a few more questions about this since I'm about to try to use it... #1. With the Streaming Software option selected, will I be able to toggle back and forth between being live on camera and sharing my screen? I think you said yes with this option and no with the webcam option but I wanted to check. #2. Can I play short videos during a live using this new set up? I'll have them set up as a "scene" in ecamm and want to make sure I can play them. Let me know. xoxo, Anne

[@LiveStreamingPros]

It depends on the method you choose - if you only use the Facebook Live Producer, you have to choose between your camera and screen share when you start - you can't use both. But if you are using streaming software like Ecamm, Streamyard, vMix, etc. then you can do all the things (pretty much ;-) ).

[@AnneLaFollette1]

I’ll be using ecamm and following your instructions on how to live stream into my FB group. Just wanted to be sure I can do “all the things”.

[@RhiannonFutchAuthor]

I shared your video with the my fellow admins in a facebook group and the woman that started it said she "had heard in her business groups that Facebook accounts were getting banned for using a workaround." Have you heard anything like this?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

People always spread that rumor every time fb changes anything. This isn’t a workaround. It’s how streaming has worked for decades. There isn’t a ban for doing it. :)

[@michelesemper772]

Do you need a different streaming key for each group or destination?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yes, each would be unique.

[@robbyblanchard]

Great video! Are you still able to schedule the live's using Streamyard so it will automatically play the pre-recorded video inside of the group using rtmp?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yep! Just choose RTMP as the destination similar to what I showed. Though, I really don't recommend streaming pre-recorded content, unless it's VERY clear that's what you're doing and there's a very good reason for it. It breaks trust with the audience and likely causes them to stop watching your lives.

[@debbymitchell7505]

That was VERY informative!! But I have a question, if I'm using an android phone to connect to my Mevo app can I still do all this or do I have to use a computer or tablet?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

If you can enter the custom URL and stream key, then yes.

[@frisbeesinc]

I was super excited to see this video! I was going to follow the instructions to use sports cam, but realized these step by step instructions are for using this method from a computer. Can this method work from an iphone? If so, what are those steps?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

It depends on how you are streaming from your phone. If you're working with just the phone, then you won't be able to schedule a stream but you can click on the Live option to go live on the fly. If you are using a tool that works with stream codes, then yes!

[@epatzer]

Did you get this working for SportCam?

[@prathimavenkatesan4237]

saved for later! I have not done this, but I'm sure I will need it in the future :)

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Awesome, hope you'll let us know how it goes if you do use it!

[@MsSimplyV]

What do you do when the persistent stream key keeps turning off? I am yet to get it to work.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

The stream key just gives you access, it doesn't turn anything on or off. If your streams are failing while you are alive, there could be a lot of reasons, you'll need to do some troubleshooting. For example it could be that your connection is not stable and is failing on you, or could be that your computer is not able to handle everything you're asking it to do and so it is shutting down at some point. You'll need to test some different things, one at a time, until you figure out which is the issue.

[@AlisonKaufman4]

If I have admin rights to the page and the groups, can I create these scheduled lives or is the RTMP code different for me than it would be for the owner who would actually be the one going live from Streamyard?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

If the owner has turned on persistent stream key, then you should be able to do the scheduling.

[@TashkaUrban]

SOOOooo grateful for you! 👉 BUT - you didn't show how to do this on Zoom 😱. I'm not sure where to put the code in there ??? Help!

[@TashkaUrban]

OK I figured it out - I had to add an app within zoom to create custom streams

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Glad you got things worked out!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

@@TashkaUrban You don't actually!! Here you go - kzbin.infoIdHF8H05QSA?feature=share

[@DavidHunte]

How is Ecamm's Zoom integration help with this?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

That's something different and doesn't impact the new Facebook limitation. You can check out more about Ecamm's Zoom integration here: www.ecamm.com/zoom/

[@spiritandlife]

Surely we could just copy and share a link from our personal Facebook into the group to draw people out. That is a lot easier for me. The no comments thing is the dealbreaker. Thanks tho

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Sure you could, but 1) there are new restrictions on live outside of groups 2) reach will be lower sharing a link vs going live directly inside the group. Worth a try, just heads up those will be the challenges! :)

[@CinematicSammy]

Thank you for making another great video!!!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Glad you liked it! 😁

[@turabali8088]

When Im live on a private fb group why is this also showing on my personal fb? The group is private so should not be showimg on my personal fb? Anyone any advice?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

The permalink is attached to your profile, but it doesn't mean the public can see it, and it shouldn't be posting to your profile. If it is, you likely need to review your settings when you're going live.

[@kz2389]

Thank you for a great video, Luria. Am I correct if I understand that this upcoming change only concerns streaming to FB groups, not FB pages?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Only groups at least for now. :)

[@jekartists1536]

Well, this is all Greek to me. Do I need to do this through Zoom or something like that? I thought I could just do it through Facebook. I tried this with my old computer and got absolutely nowhere could not live stream any place other than from my phone

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You can stream using just Facebook, but if you prefer to use a tool like Ecamm, vMix, OBS, Streamyard, etc., then you'll need to follow this new process.

[@livinglovedtoday]

I cannot seem to make this work on zoom. I cannot see the option you suggested.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You can find more info on Zoom RTMP here: support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060769

yeahh problem is i cat get accec to le facebook live producer it wont let me in what to do

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You need to reach out to Facebook support to see if they have some kind of block on your account.

[@martinhansen14]

@@LiveStreamingPros yeah its funny thoug, my Facebook page is not a problem

[@591Sharon]

Thank you! It worked perfectly!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

I'm so glad this was helpful for you! 🎉 Hope that maybe you'll be able to stop by and say hey during one of our live streams someday! (Tuesday at 10:00am PT) 🙂

[@TheCowLevel]

Still doesn’t work 👀👀 says “Your account needs to establish a presence “ 😔

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yes, you need to have an active account - you need to be making posts, engaging, etc. before you start to stream.

[@jessicariverson3120]

I still can't do it from zoom. I don't see the rpm option at all

[@LiveStreamingPros]

In the hamburger menu in your zoom room, you’ll see “go live” and then it’ll open a new browser window. That’s where you will find the RTMP settings. I don’t believe it works on the free zoom account though

[@Mechanic2Millionaire]

What’s a “hamburger” menu? I don’t see anything labels that and I’m in my zoom account now.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

These might help: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_button support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060769

[@erinhayes-cook7234]

This is helpful. Will I need to copy and paste the URL for each live stream?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You can choose to use a new one each time or to use the persistent option. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bne1gKiohsmtnrs

[@CreativeLisaStewart]

Thank you! This has been driving me crazy!!!!!! OT: You seem to be an Apple Fan. This question may be too nuanced to address in the comments but...Why can I go Live in Facebook in my new MAC laptop (chrome) and not on my iMAC desktop (chrome)? All of my apps and browsers are updated!!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You need to adjust your permissions on your computer and the browser.

[@AnneLaFollette1]

Thank you so much Luria. One question: the stream key is unique for each FB group, right? I have several FB groups so need to go through this process for each of them, correct?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Correct!

[@AnneLaFollette1]

Thank you! Fantastic video. Very clear and easy to follow the step by step instructions. xoxoxo@@LiveStreamingPros

[@LiveStreamingPros]

YAY!

[@AnneLaFollette1]

One more question. I go live on Wednesdays to 3 places simultaneously: my FB biz page, my large FB private group and YT. Can I still do this?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yes, that absolutely will keep working!

[@reyneldajones9671]

When I enter everything in for an event, the "next" tab doesn't lighten so I can't even complete the setup.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

That's usually because you haven't filled in all the required fields. The page layout is a bit awkward, so you'll want to check everywhere to see what you may have missed.

[@reyneldajones9671]

@@LiveStreamingPros Yes, I'm aware. I have completed all of the slots. Still nothing.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Missing required fields is the only time I've seen this issue.

[@hwyfan]

Does this change apply to the ability of Mevo Multicam to stream live to Facebook as well?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

If it uses an API today, then yes

[@LanNguyen-mc9yv]

Thank you for info. Can you share tips on Go live on multiple pages with friends?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You'll need permission to stream on their pages or into their groups, then you'll need a tool like vMix, Ecamm, Streamyard, or Restream that allows for multicasting.

[@CoachScottKing]

well done...I don't understand how to use zoom to rtmp

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Glad you found this helpful! You can find more info on Zoom RTMP here: support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060769

[@BrewtallyHonestBourbon]

Yesterday I changed my FB password. I failed to copy the password and save where I could find later. Now I cant log in to FB anywhere but my phone. Tried to change the password again, but FB tells me the device being used is too new and I must use the device a little longer before they will allow me to reset password. Can you help?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You have to reach out to Facebook support to get help with this type of thing. Sometimes you need to reach out multiple times until you find the right person to help you there.

[@praxisberater]

Thank you so much for clearing this!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You're so welcome!

[@autumnbritton3681]

Where do you find the RNTP is it an app to download? I am not seeing it on my computer.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Did you follow the instructions in the video? You can also check this out: support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060769

[@Mechanic2Millionaire]

I’m stuck here too. You didn’t show how you got that pop up screen with the rtmp. I went to “add app” with the old system. I did that by going into settings and scroll down to “add app” you didn’t show where to go to pull up the streaming options. I’ve looked for it everywhere and still can’t find it. There is a little black box that is on the screen that says “connect streaming software to go live” but you can’t click on it to add it there. I’m stuck at this point. Speak to us like we are in kindergarten. It may be any easy fix but I have no idea how you got that window up that just maniacally was there when you finished talking.

[@Mechanic2Millionaire]

Looks like the screen you opened says “Ecamm live preferences”

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You can find more info on Zoom RTMP here: support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060769

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yes, but the same idea works in other tools like vMix, Streamyard, Restream, etc.

[@lmt125]

Another workaround... Use obs virtual camera as your camera within Facebook producer and then use s social stream ninja to get the comments within obs as a browser source. Simple.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

There have been some issues with people getting banned for using ninja, so just be careful.

[@lmt125]

@@LiveStreamingPros I'm talking about social stream which is to get the chat popups. It's a browser overlay so don't see why that would be banned

[@hello.ittfirenze605]

Thank you! Does it work with Zoom, too? The settings can be done only after 22nd April, or even now? Thank you

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yes it does! You can find more info on Zoom RTMP here: support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060769

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Well, it is as far as streaming to Facebook groups - the good news is, you can use this method for that too!

[@hannadcadillac4697]

How can you stream into multiple fb groups at one time?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yes, if you are using a tool that support multicasting, like Ecamm, Streamyard, Restream, vMix, etc.

[@hannadcadillac4697]

@@LiveStreamingPros-I do use Streamyard. So create the RTMP streaming with “naming” the both groups & choose both those destinations when going live?

[@TheChrissyRey]

Great video! Thank you for sharing this info.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jennifermariecrow]

can we stream into multiple groups this way?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You’ll actually need to add an app in zoom for that! Setup the app in zoom with the RTMP info like in this video!

[@PrathimaVenkatesanSocial]

thank you for this! I have saved it !

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Glad it helped! ♥

[@jernst86]

Thank you! Would this work if we also need to stream in a Zoom webinar?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yep! In the hamburger menu in your zoom room, you’ll see “go live” and then it’ll open a new browser window. That’s where you will find the RTMP settings. I don’t believe it works on the free zoom account though.

[@emilysims3393]

@@LiveStreamingProsI can’t find this either. I’m not sure where the hamburger menu is…I’ve looked everywhere

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You can find more info on Zoom RTMP here: support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060769

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Here's a short showing the missing piece for Zoom - kzbin.infoIdHF8H05QSA?feature=share

[@Gambitxx66]

Thank you for this information.😊

[@LiveStreamingPros]

I'm so glad this was helpful for you! 🎉 Hope that maybe you'll be able to stop by and say hey during one of our live streams someday! (Friday at 10:00am PT) 🙂

[@deannaloudon1205]

Can you use this to stream I'm multiple groups at the same time?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yes, you'll just need to set up each connection. 👍

[@cslivedk]

Yes please, Luria. Make a video about How to make comments on screen using widgets👍🙏😀

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Noted! 😁

[@doctorj7112]

Very helpful thanks. It sucks FB does this but like you said, "They own it."

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Yep, it's their playground and ball!

[@tradewithbill]

they disabled the live video option in the group it is greyed out

[@tradewithbill]

i had to turn it off and then turn it back on

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Glad you got it working! 👍

[@drnoahstjohn]

Great video! Are these the exact steps to go live in FB Groups using Zoom?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

These are the general steps for streaming to groups. You can find more info on Zoom RTMP here: support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060769

[@tradewithbill]

zoom doesnt seem to have a rtmp option

Does it work on Zoom? I saw the same thing.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You can find more info on Zoom RTMP here: support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060769

[@natalierotmancote5137]

I have to wonder why fb will allow this work around if their goal is to force us to use fb live?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Because it's not a workaround, it's the way Facebook wants you to do it now.

[@megankok156]

has anyone tried it and can confirm it all works? Thx

[@YourTechCoach]

Yes, it works

[@fastdarttraders]

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[@LiveStreamingPros]

You can check this out: livestreamingpros.com/services/

[@redd2007]

Ecamm similar to obs?

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Better IMO! 🤪 but yes they have similar functionality

[@TheRealFredfistzgilesNoAI]

Perfect!!!Thank You!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Glad you liked it!

[@rlleblanc99]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LiveStreamingPros]

You are very welcome!

[@MsNewfound]

Yes I would love it

[@LiveStreamingPros]

👍

[@KatiaFerreira]

Thank you

[@LiveStreamingPros]

Glad you found this helpful! 😎

[@sarahgales2992]

Thank you this is super helpful! Unfortunately in our group the comments ARE super important and we used to pin them in streamyard so they would be highlighted in the live for all to see which comment we were discussing. Is there a work around for this??

[@LiveStreamingPros]

I'll try to get a video posted on this ASAP!

[@nfurtas2010]

🙏

[@LiveStreamingPros]

👋

[@EricMaechler]

true word always create a plan b

[@LiveStreamingPros]

😁

[@undergroundxpodcast1729]

👍🏾

[@LiveStreamingPros]

😎

[@stevemartin3601]

nope you're making the same exact mistake all the other so called "experts" make....that all facebook pages are the same. I have no "create live video" button on any of my groups or pages.

[@neonhalos]

groups and pages are two separate things. you can still stream to pages. groups are a different story, which is what the video is talking about.

[@LiveStreamingPros]

If you're the admin of the group, you need to enable live streaming in the group - facebook.com/help/144548630973199?helpref=faq_content - I didn't include that in this video because most people looking for help on this topic are already streaming in their group so it's a step they've already been through to activate streaming.