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How to Share Facebook Live Videos

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How to Share Facebook Live Videos

Facebook Live has become increasingly popular for users to share live videos with their friends, family, and followers. Sharing these live videos can help increase engagement and reach a wider audience. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to share Facebook Live videos, step-by-step.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A Facebook account.
  • A stable internet connection.
  • A device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) with a supported web browser.
  • An active Facebook Live video.

Step 1: Go Live on Facebook

To share a Facebook Live video, you need to first go live. Here's how:

  1. Open the Facebook app on your mobile device or visit Facebook.com on your computer.
  2. Tap on the create post button (mobile) or the "What's on your mind?" text box on the home page (desktop).
  3. From the options menu, select "Go Live" or the camera icon with "Live" (mobile) or "Live Video" (desktop).
  4. Grant necessary permissions for accessing your camera and microphone when prompted.
  5. Customize your live video settings, such as privacy, audience, and video description.
  6. Tap on the "Start Live Video" button (mobile) or "Go Live" button (desktop) to begin the live stream.

Step 2: Interact with Viewers during the Live Video

While your Facebook Live video is streaming, you can interact with viewers through comments, reactions, and other features. This engagement helps to build a connection and increase the reach of your video.

  1. Encourage viewers to comment and react to the video.
  2. Reply to comments and acknowledge your viewers by mentioning their names.
  3. Use Live Reactions to express emotions and provide visual engagement.
  4. Take advantage of other interactive features, such as polls and Q&A sessions (if available).

Step 3: End the Facebook Live Video Stream

Once you've finished your live video, make sure to properly wrap it up. Here's how to end the Facebook Live video stream:

  1. Indicate that you are about to wrap up, giving viewers a heads-up that the live stream is coming to an end.
  2. Summarize key points discussed during the live video.
  3. Thank viewers for joining and encourage them to follow or like your page for future updates.
  4. Tap on the "End" button (mobile) or the "Finish" button (desktop) to stop the live broadcast.

Step 4: Publish the Facebook Live Video

After ending the live stream, you can choose to either publish the video as it is or edit before publishing. Follow these steps to publish your Facebook Live video:

  1. Once the live stream ends, you will be presented with options to save, delete, or share the video.
  2. Tap on the "Share" button to publish the video.
  3. Customize the video's title, description, and privacy settings as per your preference.
  4. Add relevant tags to improve discoverability.
  5. Select the appropriate audience for the video (public, friends, specific groups, etc.).
  6. Tap on the "Post" button to publish the video on your Facebook timeline or page.

Step 5: Share the Facebook Live Video

Now that your Facebook Live video is published, it's time to share it with others. There are multiple ways to share your video:

1. Share to Your Timeline or Page

To share the video on your Facebook timeline or page, follow these steps:

  1. Open the video on your timeline or page.
  2. Tap on the "Share" button below the video.
  3. Select "Share now (Public)" or choose a different audience (friends, specific groups, etc.).
  4. Add a personalized message or caption to accompany the shared video.
  5. Tap on the "Share" button to publish the shared video to your timeline or page.

2. Share to Groups or Messenger

To share the video within Facebook Groups or via Messenger, use the following steps:

  1. Open the video on your timeline or page.
  2. Tap on the "Share" button below the video.
  3. Select "Share to a Group" or "Share to Messenger" from the options.
  4. Choose the specific group(s) or person(s) you want to share the video with.
  5. Add a personalized message or caption to accompany the shared video.
  6. Tap on the "Share" button to send the shared video to the selected group(s) or person(s).

3. Embed the Video on Websites or Blogs

To embed the video on websites or blogs, use the following steps:

  1. Open the video on your timeline or page.
  2. Tap on the "Share" button below the video.
  3. Select the "Embed" option from the list.
  4. Copy the provided embed code.
  5. Paste the embed code into the HTML of your website or blog post.

Congratulations! You have successfully shared your Facebook Live video with others. By following these steps, you can expand your video's reach and engage with a wider audience. Experiment with different sharing options to find what works best for your content.

Remember, promoting your video through other channels, like social media posts or newsletters, can further enhance its visibility and impact.