Instagram: How to create a live video

Nowadays, almost anyone can start a live stream from anywhere. All that is needed is a camera and appropriate software. With the help of Instagram, this work is taken off your hands, as you can start a stream directly from the app using your smartphone.

How a live video works on Instagram

The live video feature allows you to start a live stream whenever you want. This stream can be viewed by anyone who follows you.

1. A live stream can be placed within your Instagram Story.
2. All your friends and your followers will then be notified that you are live. By selecting your Story, they will then be directed to your stream.
3. Unlike Facebook and Twitch, however, the stream is not recorded. As soon as you end the session, the footage is gone.
4. In addition, popular streams are displayed in Instagram's "Explore", and you can also be listed as a stream there if you are very popular.

Instagram: How to create a live streamTo start a live stream, switch to your personal feed and tap on the "plus icon" at the bottom.Then tap on the "Live" mode at the bottom right...

1. You will now see a preview of the stream and can make further settings before you start the stream by tapping on the live icon.
2. Once you start the stream, all your friends will be notified and can tune into your live video.
3. But streams are possible for a maximum of one hour and will then end automatically.
4. If you want to end the live stream, tap the "cross icon" in the upper right corner or use the back button on your smartphone.