How to Start Live Stream on Instagram

Writen By Pragya Dani

Last Update On : 2024-03-20 | Published On : 2020-03-20

Instagram being the most famous Social media platform is the need of the day and favorite amongst the youth. With all the amazing things including, Instagram stories, feeds etc. the most popular feature nowadays is Instagram Live. So if you do not know how to start Live Stream on Instagram, do read the article and know how you can use the latest means of connecting to your friends and families.

However, before knowing how to start a Live Video on Instagram, make sure you have the latest version of Instagram.

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How To Start Instagram Live Stream:

In order to do live stream on Instagram, follow the steps below:

1. Launch Instagram and click on the Plus sign on your Profile picture located on the top-left corner.

2. If you are doing it for the first time, you will have to grant permission so that Instagram can access your camera and microphone.

3. Once done, you will be redirected to the Camera of Instagram.

4. When the camera opens, slide and choose the Live option in order to start Instagram Live Stream.

5. Post this Instagram will inform you that it will notify some of the users from your contact list so that they know that you are Instagram Live and they do not miss it.

6. To start a live video on Instagram you can choose the front or rear camera as per your will.

7. Finally click on the Live Video button to start.

These were the steps using which you can start Instagram Live Stream. Now you want to know what all you can do when you Instagram Live, for that continue reading the article.

1. Invite your friends to join the Instagram Live Stream.

2. Change the camera as per convenience.

3. Add filters or switch between filters when you are Instagram Live.

4. Add comments when you start an Instagram Live video.

5. Finish the Instagram Live video and then save it if you want.

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How To Save Instagram Live Stream Video:

Once you have finished the Instagram Live video the next step is to save it, to do so:

1. Click on the download button present on the top-right corner and in order to save the Instagram Live video on your phone.

2. The saved video can be shared for the next 24 hours so that your friends can watch your Instagram live stream. After 24 hours the video automatically deletes.

That is all, if you are addicted to Instagram and like to experiment but do not know how to start a live stream on Instagram read the complete article and share your valuable feedback.

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About the author

Pragya Dani

A tech-blogger by profession, Pragya has a keen interest in writing technical blogs and problem solving blogs that helps people solve their tech-issues. Besides this, she is also inclined towards writing listicles and product reviews. Being a part of the technical support, she makes it quite easy for users to understand the in-depth technicalities of the program in the easiest manner.