{"id":34974,"date":"2025-10-06T11:27:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T05:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=34974"},"modified":"2026-08-03T18:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T13:17:35","slug":"how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"How to do a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many YouTubers often think of uploading high-quality, well-edited videos during live streams. But something always gets off.\u00a0 What if you can take all the time and create a well-crafted video for live?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, it is possible you can upload a pre-recorded video to YouTube Live. Whether you are hosting an event, covering on-the-spot news, or you want to give your audience a taste of live content. You can add a pre-recorded YouTube live video to bring engagement. You get familiar with the YouTube features. Once you gain a large audience. The content strategy will be easy to make for live streams.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll outline the steps to upload a pre-recorded live video, discuss its benefits and drawbacks, and explore the tools that can help you schedule a live video effectively.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/#What_is_a_Pre-Recorded_Live_Stream\" title=\"What is a Pre-Recorded Live Stream\">What is a Pre-Recorded Live Stream<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/#How_to_set_up_a_Pre-Recorded_Live_Stream_on_YouTube\" title=\"How to set up a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube?\">How to set up a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/#Lets_understand_the_terminology_of_pre-recorded_live_stream_steps\" title=\"Let&#8217;s understand the terminology of pre-recorded live stream steps.\">Let&#8217;s understand the terminology of pre-recorded live stream steps.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/#Why_Do_You_Need_a_Pre-Recorded_Live_Stream_on_YouTube\" title=\"Why Do You Need a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube?\">Why Do You Need a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/#Q1_Can_I_live-stream_a_pre-recorded_video_on_YouTube\" title=\"Q1. Can I live-stream a pre-recorded video on YouTube?\">Q1. Can I live-stream a pre-recorded video on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/#Q2_What_is_a_pre-recorded_live_stream\" title=\"Q2. What is a pre-recorded live stream?\">Q2. What is a pre-recorded live stream?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/#Q3_How_to_set_up_a_247_pre-recorded_live_stream_video_on_YouTube\" title=\"Q3. How to set up a 24\/7 pre-recorded live stream video on YouTube?\">Q3. How to set up a 24\/7 pre-recorded live stream video on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/#Q4_Can_a_YouTube_live_stream_be_recorded\" title=\"Q4. Can a YouTube live stream be recorded?\">Q4. Can a YouTube live stream be recorded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-do-a-pre-recorded-live-stream-on-youtube\/#Q5_What_is_the_difference_between_live_and_pre-recorded\" title=\"Q5. What is the difference between live and pre-recorded?\">Q5. What is the difference between live and pre-recorded?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Pre-Recorded_Live_Stream\"><\/span>What is a Pre-Recorded Live Stream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pre-recorded live stream is a pre-planned, created YouTube video. YouTubers upload and schedule their videos for a specific time. The live YouTube videos are on the &#8220;Set to Premiere&#8221; option.<\/p>\n<p>An announcement can be made using a pre-recorded live stream. Countdown Premieres are also done using a pre-recorded stream. Highlights of an event or looping content to be. The video can be watched 24\/7. The anticipation makes it more dramatic.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_set_up_a_Pre-Recorded_Live_Stream_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How to set up a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have already recorded your YouTube video and want to set it up for a live stream, follow these steps. Before we dive into the steps, note that your video has to be more than a minute. To set the video as a premiere.<\/p>\n<p>First, I&#8217;ll start by giving all the steps, and then I&#8217;ll explain each step in detail and its purpose.<\/p>\n<p>1. Go to YouTube, click on the channel icon, and tap on YouTube Studio.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35079\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube.png\" alt=\"How to do a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. In the top right corner, you will see the &#8220;Create&#8221; button; click on it.<\/p>\n<p>3. From the options, select &#8220;Upload Videos&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>4. Drag or browse your video to upload.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35081\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-2.png\" alt=\"How to do a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-2.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-2-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. In the details section, write the title, description, keywords, Thumbnails, and add to the playlist if it belongs.<\/p>\n<p>6. Choose Audience, whether it is made for kids or not.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35083\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-3.png\" alt=\"How to do a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-3.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-3-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. If the video is a paid promotion, check the box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35085\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-4.png\" alt=\"How to do a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-4.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-4-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Choose yes\/no if content altered.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35086\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-5.png\" alt=\"How to do a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-5.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-5-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Add chapters<\/p>\n<p>10. Check the box for the automatic places and automatic concepts YouTube feature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35089\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-6.png\" alt=\"How to do a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-6.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-6-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-6-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-6-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11. Add Tags<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35090\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-7.png\" alt=\"How to do a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-7.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-7-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-7-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12. Complete the language and captions certification section<\/p>\n<p>13. Add licenses if any<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35113\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-8.png\" alt=\"how to do pre recorded live stream on YouTube\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-8.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-8-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-8-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-8-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>14. Choose Shorts remixing<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35114\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-9.png\" alt=\"How to do a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube (9)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-9.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-9-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-9-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-9-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-9-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>15. Choose category<\/p>\n<p>16. Complete comments and ratings<\/p>\n<p>Click next, and you will land on the Video Elements tab<\/p>\n<p>17. Add related Video.<\/p>\n<p>18. Add Subtitles<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35115\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-10.png\" alt=\"How to do a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-10.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-10-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-10-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-10-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The next tab will do the copyright checks. If it approves, you can jump onto the Visibility tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35117\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-11.png\" alt=\"How to do a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-11.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-11-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-11-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-do-a-Pre-Recorded-Live-Stream-on-YouTube-11-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>19. Choose Public from (Private, Unlisted, Public) to do a pre-recorded live stream.<\/p>\n<p>20. Schedule the video by selecting the date, duration, and time zone.<\/p>\n<p>21. Keep the &#8220;Set as Premiere&#8221; option<\/p>\n<p>22. Click on the &#8220;Schedule&#8221; button.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_understand_the_terminology_of_pre-recorded_live_stream_steps\"><\/span>Let&#8217;s understand the terminology of pre-recorded live stream steps.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There may be some steps that are new or complex, so I am trying to explain them in an easy manner.<\/p>\n<p>Once you add Title, Description and Thumbnail. Select the playlist that the video belongs to. If it&#8217;s a sole video, leave it as it is.<\/p>\n<p>In the audience segment, it is mandatory to select whether it is made for kids or not. In the advanced tab, you can also set the audience to 18+ only.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you have to check the box if your video contains a paid promotion.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, there is a check box to tell YouTube if the video is altered. The altered content means that a person appeared in the video, said something that they didn&#8217;t say in real life. Or the video footage is altered or adds a scene that didn&#8217;t actually occur. All this has to be marked to follow YouTube guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>The automatic chapters box can be marked, or you can manually add the chapters.<br \/>\nIf Featured places are locations that you have visited in the video. The viewers will not see your location. But they can see key locations such as shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>The automatic concepts allow users to learn unfamiliar terms without leaving the video. The terms or concepts mentioned in the video automatically appear in the description.<\/p>\n<p>You can also add the language of the video for better YouTube localization and caption certification. The audience can search a video by location if you add recording date and video location.<\/p>\n<p>Add a license if you own the content. You can also grant users permission to embed the content. Additionally, use can let others create Shorts using content from your video.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, some standard terminologies, categories, comments, and ratings features. Add relevant videos that will appear at the end of the video or in suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>Keep the video public and schedule the post as &#8220;Set as premiere&#8221; and click on Schedule post. The pre-recorded live stream on YouTube will be available at that time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_You_Need_a_Pre-Recorded_Live_Stream_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Why Do You Need a Pre-Recorded Live Stream on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons YouTubers do pre-recorded live streams on YouTube. Let&#8217;s see some examples so that you get context. If you are planning to live stream, these reasons may help you create a better live stream.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perfect content<\/strong>: You get time to polish your content. You can edit the unwanted part. If there is a glitch or any mistake, such as audio issues or the need for subtitles, these can be addressed in the editing space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flexibility:\u00a0<\/strong> You get time to schedule a pre-recorded live stream based on your audience&#8217;s preference. A perfect time can bring more engagement.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"text-transform: initial;\">Content hype:<\/strong><span style=\"text-transform: initial;\"> If the content is presented with anticipation, it can generate more curiosity, thus leading to more engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"text-transform: initial;\">Real-time interaction:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"text-transform: initial;\">Although it&#8217;s a pre-recorded live stream.<\/span> Still, it can give a real-time live experience to people living in other regions.<\/p>\n<p>Live stream on YouTube is one of the most used techniques to bring maximum engagement and build a loyal community. The more viewers you have, the better the chances of engagement. You can promote your YouTube videos with <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/?referral=801619\">VeeFly<\/a>. Connect your channel, set the budget, and let us do the complex task of promotion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By presenting the pre-recorded live stream to your audience, you are providing a quality experience. The pre-recording gives you a chance to edit the irrelevant parts of the video. Saving the time of the audience by removing unnecessary disturbance, such as noise or unclear sound. In the article, we have seen detailed steps to set up a pre-recorded video to be scheduled as a YouTube live.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Can_I_live-stream_a_pre-recorded_video_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Q1. Can I live-stream a pre-recorded video on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can schedule a video to live by selecting &#8220;Set as premiere&#8221; when publishing.\u00a0 Also, you use streaming software to do a pre-recorded live stream.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_a_pre-recorded_live_stream\"><\/span>Q2. What is a pre-recorded live stream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A pre-recorded live stream is like broadcasting a video, at a scheduled time, to create a live event using YouTube or streaming software.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_How_to_set_up_a_247_pre-recorded_live_stream_video_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Q3. How to set up a 24\/7 pre-recorded live stream video on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are two methods: manual and cloud-based. First, use software like OBS Studio to arrange files, and then add the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube\/stream-key\/\">YouTube stream key<\/a> in the software to loop continuously. Then, the second is cloud-based automation for continuously streaming videos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Can_a_YouTube_live_stream_be_recorded\"><\/span>Q4. Can a YouTube live stream be recorded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, YouTube allows you to add archived videos that are less than 12 hours old. YouTube also archives files in resolutions ranging from 144p to 1080p.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_is_the_difference_between_live_and_pre-recorded\"><\/span>Q5. What is the difference between live and pre-recorded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Live streams are a real-time interaction that is raw, spontaneous, and without retakes. 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