LinkedIn Live Stream Key: How to Get It and Go Live
How LinkedIn Live stream keys work
LinkedIn does not give you one permanent key. LinkedIn Help says the Stream URL and Stream Key for an event are found on the Manage streams page of LinkedIn's Live Studio, and are generated per event. Custom streams (RTMP ingest) let broadcasters connect any streaming software or encoder; LinkedIn supports both RTMP and RTMPS. Creating and hosting LinkedIn Lives is available only to members who meet LinkedIn's access criteria.
When the key becomes available
| Feature | Verified Pages | Profiles and Pages that are not verified |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare to go live becomes clickable | Two hours before the scheduled start | One hour before the scheduled start |
| Preview mode | Up to two hours | Limited to 10 minutes |
You can go live 15 minutes before your scheduled time, or up to two hours past the scheduled start time.
Steps from LinkedIn Help
- Create or schedule your live event, then open Manage streams in Live Studio.
- Find your stream and click Prepare to go live.
- In the Stream settings tab, pick your region. LinkedIn says not all regions have a dedicated source, and that each region is allocated a certain bandwidth that can run out; if so, pick another region close to you.
- Click Get URL, then copy the Stream URL and Stream Key into your streaming software.
- Start streaming in your software; a preview appears in Live Studio.
- Click Go live when you are ready, and End Stream when you are done.
To test, do not click Go live: LinkedIn says that if you can see the preview, the connection was successful, and you may end the session from your broadcasting tool without broadcasting.
Encoder settings LinkedIn publishes
| Setting | LinkedIn's recommendation |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 720p recommended; 1080p maximum |
| Frame rate | 30 fps |
| Key frame | Every 2 seconds (60 frames at 30 fps) |
| Video bitrate | 3.5 Mbps recommended; 6 Mbps maximum |
| Audio | 128 kbps at 48 kHz |
| Encoding | H.264 video, AAC audio |
| Protocol | RTMP/RTMPS |
If a stream fails to process, LinkedIn suggests using the Baseline video profile instead of High or Main, because higher profiles can introduce B-frames and timestamp issues that prevent ingest. Its troubleshooting page lists TCP ports 2935 and 2936 for RTMPS.
LinkedIn with other platforms
Because each event has its own credentials, add the key to your relay or encoder shortly before the event. See stream keys by platform for how others compare, stream to multiple platforms at once for the multistream setup, and the RTMP URL and stream key helper.
Try it with Multistream Platform. Send one RTMP or SRT stream and relay it to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Kick, TikTok and custom endpoints. Start on the free Starter plan (2 channels, 20 streaming hours a month) and see the pricing page for paid plans.
Sources
- LinkedIn Help: Go live using a custom stream (RTMP)
- LinkedIn Help: LinkedIn Live Video encoder settings
- LinkedIn Help: LinkedIn Live troubleshooting
Platform figures were checked on October 5, 2026. Platforms change their recommendations, so confirm against the current documentation before you go live.
Frequently asked questions
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