You can stream a Zoom meeting or webinar to YouTube Live with Zoom’s built-in YouTube option. To send the same meeting to YouTube and other platforms through Restream, use Zoom’s Custom Live Streaming Service with the RTMP URL and stream key from your Restream stream.

Requirements for streaming Zoom to YouTube

For the built-in and custom RTMP workflows below, the host needs an eligible paid Zoom account with an assigned Meetings license, or the appropriate Webinar license. An owner or admin must enable live streaming. Start the stream as the host from Zoom’s desktop app on Windows or macOS.

Your YouTube channel must be verified and have live streaming enabled, with no live-streaming restrictions in the past 90 days. You must be at least 16 to live stream independently. First-time activation can take up to 24 hours, so enable it before your event. YouTube’s mobile subscriber threshold does not apply to this desktop workflow.

If Zoom’s live streaming option is missing, check the host’s license and the account’s live streaming settings first. Before the event, test the YouTube preview and audio, and mute the playback page to avoid echo.

How to enable live streaming on Zoom

Before you can live stream Zoom to YouTube, you must enable live streaming, using the eligible host license described above. An account owner or admin must allow it in Zoom’s settings.

  1. Sign in to Zoom’s web portal on your browser and go to your Settings.
  2. Click the Meeting tab, then click In Meeting (Advanced).
  3. Toggle on Allow livestreaming of meetings.
  4. Check the box for YouTube from the platform options.
Zoom settings "allow livestreaming of meetings".
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If you’d like to stream to more platforms simultaneously using Restream, check the box for Custom Live Streaming Service.
  1. Click Save.

The same steps apply to webinars; just select the webinar tab instead.

How to stream Zoom to YouTube only

  1. Join your webinar or meeting as the host.
  2. Click More in the bottom-right corner of your screen and select Live on YouTube from the livestream options.
  3. You’ll be prompted to log in to your YouTube account and authenticate.
  4. Fill in a title for your stream and set its privacy.
  5. Once you’re done, click the Go Live button.

How to stream Zoom to YouTube and other platforms with Restream

If you want to broadcast your Zoom meeting to other channels in addition to YouTube, you can use Restream’s multistreaming service.

  1. Log in to your Restream account.
  2. Click Channels on your home screen, then Add Channels.
  3. Select the YouTube Live icon.
  4. Enter your YouTube channel credentials and give Restream access. Repeat this process for each channel you want to add to Restream.
  5. Once your channels have been added, you’ll need to set up an RTMP stream:
    1. Click New Stream and select Encoder | RTMP.
    2. Set up your stream title in the top-left corner and toggle on the channels you want to stream to on your right.
    3. You can optionally click Schedule Event if you’d like to create an event and notify your followers that you plan to go live.
    4. Copy the RTMP URL and stream key - you’ll need those for Zoom.
Stream Zoom to YouTube and other platforms with Restream
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Don’t worry if you leave this window! Your setup will be saved under a stream card on your home screen. Just click RTMP Setup on that card whenever you need to access your stream details again.
  1. When it’s time for your broadcast, join and start your webinar or meeting as the host.
  2. Click More in the bottom-right corner of your screen and select Live on custom live streaming service from the livestream options.
Zoom settings "Live on Custom Live Streaming Service".
  1. Fill in your streaming details in the tab that Zoom launched on your browser:
    1. Under Streaming URL, paste the RTMP URL.
    2. Under the Streaming key, paste the stream key.
    3. Under Live streaming page URL, paste a link to one of the platforms you’ll stream to.
  2. Click Go Live!

FAQs

Can I live stream Zoom to YouTube without using Restream?

Yes. Zoom has a built-in Live on YouTube option for eligible accounts, and its Live Streaming app supports up to three simultaneous destinations. Restream is an alternative for distributing a single Zoom RTMP feed and managing connected destinations and scheduled streams. If you only need YouTube, the direct option may be enough.

How much does it cost to live stream Zoom to YouTube and other social platforms with Restream?

The built-in/custom RTMP Zoom method in this guide requires an eligible paid Zoom account and an assigned host license. Separately, Restream’s Free plan supports two eligible free destinations at once, with Restream branding. More destinations and premium connections such as Facebook Pages, Facebook Groups or custom RTMP require a paid Restream plan. YouTube Live itself does not charge a broadcasting fee.

Can I schedule my Zoom streams to YouTube and other platforms?

Yes. Create an Encoder | RTMP stream in Restream and use Schedule Event to choose a date, time and supported destinations. Configure Zoom with that stream’s RTMP URL and key. Enter the public YouTube event URL in Zoom’s Live streaming page URL field; this field does not choose Restream’s destinations. If you have already shared a scheduled event, confirm the stream is connected to that event instead of creating a second broadcast. Test the setup before the start time.

Wrap-up

Now, you can stream Zoom to YouTube and multiple platforms using Restream! Whether you’re hosting webinars, meetings, or live events, Restream makes it easy to broadcast your content live and ensures your audience can tune in, no matter where they’re watching. Don’t limit yourself to just YouTube—leverage Restream’s multistreaming features to connect with viewers across multiple channels. Start now and take your live streams to the next level by learning how to stream Zoom to YouTube and beyond!