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title: Step 2 (option b) – Setting an immediate (Right Now) live stream on YouTube
slug: how-to-guides/step-2-option-b-setting-an-immediate-right-now-live-stream-on-youtube
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createdAt: 2025-01-06T15:00:37.657Z
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In this option the stream will be played immediately after creating it in YouTube and creating the output in Zixi Broadcaster.

To set an immediate live stream on YouTube:

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In **YouTube Studio**, at the top right corner click the **Create** button and then click **Go Live**.

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The following welcome message is displayed:

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In the **Right now** box, click **Start**.
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Click the **Go** button in the **Streaming Software** box.

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The following screen is displayed:

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At this point you will need to create the output in Zixi Broadcaster, while using the stream key and stream URL. Leave the screen open while you setup the output in Zixi Broadcaster, as described in sections: [Step 3 (option a) – Creating an RTMP output in Zixi Broadcaster](docId\:hLPhTLudT714TerigCya2) or [Step 3 (option b) – Creating an HLS output in Zixi Broadcaster](docId\:J_T1rO7jMQvmZc5dsRPss).
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