Guide
LinkedIn Live: How to Go Live and What You Need
Live on LinkedIn lets you stream video to your connections in real time. It is not on for every account, and it usually needs a streaming tool. This guide covers who can use it, what you need, how to schedule it and how to promote it.
Who can use Live on LinkedIn
LinkedIn has limited Live to accounts that meet its requirements and have applied or been approved. The rules have changed more than once, so check LinkedIn's Help Center for the current ones before you plan a broadcast.
What you need to go live
A broadcast on LinkedIn is usually run through a streaming tool, which connects to LinkedIn and sends your video. You need a stable internet connection, a camera and a microphone, and a quiet space. Do a test first.
Schedule the broadcast
Create the event in the streaming tool, choose LinkedIn as the destination and set a time. A scheduled event gives you a link to share in advance.
Promote it before and after
Post about the broadcast a few days ahead, with the time and what people will learn. Remind people on the day. After the broadcast, post the replay with a short summary. Dripost schedules those posts. It does not stream the Live itself.
Questions
Do I need a company page to use Live on LinkedIn?
Requirements vary by account type. Check LinkedIn's Help Center for what your profile or Page needs.
Can I go live from my phone?
Check the options for your account. Many people use a streaming tool on a computer for better control.
Can I post a replay?
Yes. Once the broadcast ends, you can share the video and a short summary as a normal post.
What do I need before I go live?
A streaming tool connected to LinkedIn, a stable internet connection, a camera, a microphone and a quiet space. Do a test first.
Can Dripost stream the broadcast?
No. Dripost schedules the posts that announce it and the replay post afterwards; the stream itself runs in your streaming tool.
Post it with Dripost
- LinkedIn post previewSee where LinkedIn cuts your post behind “see more” before you post it.
- Post a video on LinkedInSchedule a video to your profile with the rest of your week's posts.
- LinkedIn from Claude or ChatGPTLet your AI assistant draft and schedule LinkedIn posts. You approve before anything goes out.