How to live stream and broadcast videos on Facebook using XSplit

For mobile phone users, live streaming on Facebook is very simple, but what about those using a computer? This article will guide you on how to live stream on Facebook using XSplit software.

How to stream live video on Facebook using Xsplit

 

Table of Contents:
1. How to install XSplit .
2. How to stream live video on Facebook using XSplit .

 

1. XSplit Installation Guide

Step 1: Download the XSplit software .

Step 2: After downloading the software, double-click the downloaded .exe file to begin the installation.
Click OK in the language selection window.

Press Next

Press Next

Step 3: The software installation process will automatically detect any missing supporting components and download them automatically. Click Next in the window notifying you of the required supporting components to download and install them on your computer.

Please wait a moment for the software to download and proceed with extracting and installing the supporting components.

Step 4: After installing all the add-in components, click Next on the XSplit installation screen.

Click Next in the window to choose where to save the settings, or you can click Browse … to select a different save location.

Step 5: In the subsequent windows that appear, simply click Next and Install to complete the installation process.

Step 6: After successful installation, press Finish to complete and open the application interface.

2. How to stream live video on Facebook using XSplit

Step 1: On first use, you need to log in to the application. If you already have an account, you can press login to log in, or you can log in using your Facebook or Twitter account. Here, TipsMake chooses to log in with a Facebook account.

Step 2: Select Continue if you are a new user, then you will need to set up some personal information. If you have previously logged in with Facebook, you can click Link Account to log in again.

Please wait a moment while we log into the software.

Step 3: After successfully logging in, wait for the 10-second countdown , then click Continue to access the main Live Stream setup interface.

Step 4: On the main XSplit interface, select Sources , then choose the corresponding feature. Here, TipsMake chooses screen live streaming, so they select the Screen Capture feature : Record your computer screen using custom frames.

Step 5: Next, select Outputs -> Set up a new output -> Facebook Live to live stream on Facebook.

Step 6: Click Authorize to log in using the Facebook account you want to use for live streaming.

Alternatively, you can press Deauthorize to log out of your previously logged-in account and log in with a new Facebook account you want to live stream with.

Step 7: Next, select Outputs -> Facebook Live

Step 8: A small window will appear. Here you will enter the Title (the title of the Live Stream Video) and the Description (a description for the video). Then click Start Broadcast , and your screen will be live streamed on Facebook.

Live Stream interface on XSplit -> When you see the red line: Streaming live - Facebook Live . you've successfully streamed!

The Live Stream interface displayed on Facebook

To stop live streaming, select Outputs and uncheck the box next to the Facebook account that is currently live streaming.

So, with just a few simple steps, TipsMake has guided you on how to live stream your screen to Facebook. For those who frequently download and use Zalo, the live video streaming feature in groups is now also available, allowing you to live stream your screen to your friends in a vivid and engaging way.

Besides XSplit, Open Broadcaster is also one of the software programs that supports live video streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Refer to the instructions on how to install Open Broadcaster to use this software on your computer; the installation steps are quite simple and quick.