> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.datarhei.com/restreamer/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.datarhei.com/restreamer/knowledge-base/user-guides/how-can-i-use-youtube-with-the-restreamer.md).

# How can I use YouTube with the Restreamer?

With just a few clicks, any video source can be sent to YouTube via the Restreamer's Publication Service for use as a live stream.

## Create YouTube Live Stream

![Step 1: Publication Service](https://304400748-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS3qj4cW170AMeE1ckj-1703796690%2Fuploads%2F0TCNqoqaHd0BNCBorVdK%2F1-publication-service.png?alt=media\&token=1f19be41-e528-4db1-9c7b-222cfb825764) ![Step 2: Select publication service](https://304400748-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS3qj4cW170AMeE1ckj-1703796690%2Fuploads%2FuAGia0EQgJN7EV4HZkAY%2F2-publication-service.png?alt=media\&token=eb2234ff-8f9d-4fc1-b9f8-35ea065c5124) ![Step 3: Enter streaming key](https://304400748-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS3qj4cW170AMeE1ckj-1703796690%2Fuploads%2Fl0WtXF8UNjd4BGIYTC5L%2F3-publication-service.png?alt=media\&token=1aefd431-916c-4397-8538-c28171e8785d) ![Step 4: Start Stream or optionally Step 5: Edit](https://304400748-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS3qj4cW170AMeE1ckj-1703796690%2Fuploads%2FbU4Hn6l4owDDoZ1skfKX%2F4-publication-service.png?alt=media\&token=964887dd-c3f4-4f13-b2ab-88e05ea7e928)

### In Restreamer

1. Select Publication Service
2. Enter a valid streaming ID from YouTube
3. Click on the **Save** button
4. Once connected to YouTube Live, the bitrate of the live stream will be displayed in the main Restreamer window.
5. Click **Stop** to pause the stream.

## Quick Start Guide

How to start a livestream to YouTube using the Publication Service with the free open source video software datarhei Restreamer.

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/dwywuaIQPRg>" %}
**YouTube Video:** Quick start guide live stream to YouTube with the Restreamer
{% endembed %}

## YouTube Studio

A helpful guide for live streaming is on YouTube. The guide helps to find the streaming ID for the restreamer.

{% embed url="<https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2907883>" %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Always end the stream on YouTube first after an event. If you interrupt the stream in the Restreamer during a live stream, YouTube may not save your live stream in the DVR archive.
{% endhint %}

## Learn more

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MYd\_eWFK56LZQkA-iAN" %}
[User Guides](/restreamer/knowledge-base/user-guides.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MXb\_m72sKwXpgM5udfT" %}
[Knowledge Base](/restreamer/knowledge-base/manual.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}