Which platforms require a new Stream Key between sessions?

The following platforms will require you to generate a new Stream Key and add it to Riverside:

Facebook:

  • By default, the stream key is valid until you log out of Facebook. Once you start to preview a broadcast, you have up to 4 hours to go live.

    • You can also enable Use persistent stream key, which keeps the stream key valid for longer.

LinkedIn:

  • If you click Go live now to preview the stream and then create a separate scheduled LinkedIn Live event afterward, you may need generate and add a new Stream Key and Stream URL before the scheduled event.

    • You’ll be able to get the Stream Key and Stream URL 1 hour before your scheduled start time.

    • You can go live 15 minutes before the scheduled start time and up to 2 hours it. 

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