Streaming to YouTube

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Updated May 15, 2026 15:25

SidelineHD adds overlays and sends your livestreams directly to Facebook for your team community! You can stream to YouTube with zero subscribers; there is no subscriber minimum when streaming to YouTube with sidelineHD

How to Create a YouTube Channel:

You will need to create a YouTube channel in order to stream to YouTube. If you already have a YouTube Channel, skip to Enable Livestreaming in YouTube.

Creating a YouTube Channel

Visit YouTube on a laptop or desktop internet browser
Sign into YouTube
- If you do not have an account, you will need to create one
Select the profile avatar on the top right corner of YouTube
Select Settings
Select Add or Manage Channel(s)
Select Create Channel
Follow the steps provided by YouTube to complete setting up your channel

You should be all set! Once completed, you should see Your Channel. If you don't, try refreshing your browser!

Livestreaming with YouTube:

When livestreaming with YouTube, there is no minimum follower restriction. However, there is a 24 hour waiting period before you can enable livestreaming capabilities. If you need to stream a game right away, check out streaming with the sidelineHD app while you wait your 24 hour period!

Enable Livestreaming in YouTube

Visit YouTube on a laptop or desktop internet browser
Sign into YouTube
Select the Create icon in the top right corner of YouTube
Select Go Live
Select Request
YouTube may ask you to verify your phone number here.
- If necessary, follow those instructions by selecting Verify.
- Then return to the YouTube tab you were originally working in and refresh the page.
- You should see a 24-hour countdown timer start
- Once the 24 hours have expired, return to your sidelineHD team and link to YouTube

NOTE: Unable to link YouTube using the App?

There is a known issue that prevents Android app users from linking YouTube via the SidelineHD app.

If you are using Android, you will need to link your YouTube channel through a web browser such as Chrome on your device, from a laptop or desktop computer, or by using the iOS app on an iOS device.

Most aspects of your SidelineHD account can be managed through a web browser in addition to the app, with exception to livestreaming.

Linking your YouTube Channel

Sign into your sidelineHD Account
Select your Team Card
Go to Settings
Select Stream Settings
Select Stream Publishing
Select Link YouTube
Sign into your YouTube account
- Make sure that this is the same Youtube account that you created your channel with
Select Allow all permissions

SLHD TIP:

We support simultaneous streaming to Facebook or YouTube. If you are looking to set up a Facebook Page or Profile, visit this article: Streaming to Facebook.

At this time, we only publish streams to Facebook at 720 resolution unless your team has a PRO For Teams Subscription

I've waited 24 hours but my YouTube channel isn't linking!

If these steps do not work, please ensure your 24 hours have passed. Be certain that you are selecting the Google Account that you created your Channel with as well. If you waited and still can’t get your channel linked, it may be best to try linking multiple times. After multiple attempts, if you still cannot get your channel linked, please contact support@sidelinehd.com

Can I connect two YouTube channels to the same team and stream to both channels at the same time?

No, you can only stream a team to one YouTube channel