24-Hour Streaming
Run a
24/7 Live Stream
on YouTube
Turn your pre-recorded videos into a YouTube live stream that runs day and night for up to 30 days.
- Sign up free, no credit card. 24/7 streaming is an add-on on Basic, Standard and Professional, or included with Enterprise.
What Is a 24/7 Live Stream?
What Is a 24/7 Live Stream?
A 24/7 live stream is a YouTube broadcast that stays on air around the clock, playing videos you've already made.
Days, Not Hours
Set how many days your stream runs, up to 30.
Your Library, Live Again
Put videos you already have back in front of viewers as a live stream.
Upload and Schedule
Add videos from your computer, your OneStream library or cloud storage, then schedule.
How to Set Up a 24/7 Live Stream on YouTube
Before you start: you need 24/7 streaming (an add-on, or included with Enterprise) and a verified YouTube channel that can go live.
Create a 24-hour stream.
In the OneStream Live web app, click Create and choose 24-hour Stream.
Add your videos.
Click Add Videos and pick them from your device, your OneStream Live storage, or cloud storage such as Google Drive or Dropbox. Select the videos and click Continue. 24/7 streams take MP4, MOV and M4V files.
Choose your YouTube channel.
Switch on your YouTube channel and click Continue. 24/7 streaming works with YouTube only. You can switch on more than one YouTube channel.
Add the stream details.
Add the stream details and click Continue.
Schedule it and set the length.
Start now or pick a date and time, then set how many days the stream should run (30 at most). Click Schedule Broadcast.
Watch it go live.
Your playlist repeats during the scheduled stream, for up to 30 days. Once it's live, you can't add more videos.
What 24/7 Streaming Costs
24/7 streaming is a paid add-on on Basic, Standard and Professional, and Enterprise includes 3 concurrent streams.
| Plan | 24/7 streaming |
|---|---|
| Free | Not included |
| Basic, Standard, Professional | $30/month add-on per stream, up to 3 at once |
| Enterprise | Included (3 concurrent) |
What People Run as 24/7 Streams
What People Run as 24/7 Streams
Finished libraries you hold the rights to can stay on air around the clock, if your YouTube channel can go live.
Music and Ambient Channels
Lofi, study, sleep and nature streams that people leave on for hours, using music you’re licensed to stream.
Replays Between Live Shows
Rerun past episodes, so viewers in other time zones find something live.
Churches and Ministries
Keep recorded sermons, worship and prayer content on air all week. Check streaming rights for any worship music.
Courses, Talks and Brand Channels
Run lessons, interviews or product videos around the clock for your audience.
24/7 From Your Own Computer, or From OneStream Live
Run it yourself with free software such as OBS, or let OneStream Live run it on our servers from your uploaded videos.
| Your own computer with OBS | OneStream Live 24/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Computer on the whole time | Yes | No |
| Continuous upload from your computer to deliver the broadcast | Required | Not required after setup |
| Cost | Free software; your hardware and power | $30/month per stream as an add-on on Basic, Standard or Professional, up to 3 at once; Enterprise includes 3 concurrent streams |
24/7 streaming is YouTube only, up to 30 days per stream.
Good to Know Before You Start
A few limits to know before your first 24/7 stream goes live.
YouTube only
One 24/7 stream can go to more than one YouTube channel, but not to other platforms.
Up to 30 days per stream
You set the number of days when you schedule it. When the days run out, the stream ends; create a new 24/7 stream to keep going.
24/7 is not the same as looping
Looping repeats one video inside a normal pre-recorded stream, up to your plan’s maximum length (1 hour on Basic, 3 on Standard, 8 on Professional, 20 on Enterprise). 24/7 streaming is a separate workflow: you set its total length in days, up to 30. How looping works
Don't rely on YouTube to save the stream
YouTube says streams longer than 12 hours may not be archived at all. Keep your source videos, and arrange a recording backup if you need the full broadcast.
Only stream what you have the rights to
YouTube scans live streams for third-party content and may interrupt or end a stream that keeps it.
No stream is guaranteed to stay up
Platform outages or a lost YouTube connection can stop a broadcast.
Built For YouTubers
Tools you can use with your 24/7 stream.
Live Chat
Your 24/7 stream works with live chat.
Custom Branding
Add your own branding on Basic and up.
Advanced Scheduling
Schedule up to 60 days ahead on Standard and up.
Cloud Storage Access
Import videos from Google Drive, Dropbox and other cloud storage on Basic and up.
180° or 360° Streaming
Stream 180° or 360° video on Basic and up; 360° can’t be combined with a video overlay.
Privacy Controls
Set your stream’s privacy.
Why Creators Love It?
Real stories from creators who use 24/7 live streaming.
What is a 24/7 live stream?
A 24/7 live stream is a broadcast that stays live around the clock, usually playing pre-recorded videos. Creators use it to keep a channel live for music, replays or services when they can’t be on camera. With OneStream Live you can schedule one on YouTube for up to 30 days.
How do I set up a 24/7 live stream on YouTube?
In the OneStream Live app, click Create and choose 24-hour Stream. Add your videos, switch on your YouTube channel and add the stream details. Then pick a start time and the number of days (up to 30) and click Schedule Broadcast. Your YouTube channel must be enabled for live streaming first. You need 24/7 streaming: included with Enterprise, or an add-on on Basic, Standard or Professional. Full 24/7 setup guide.
Is 24/7 streaming free, and what does it cost?
24/7 streaming isn’t on the Free plan. On Basic, Standard or Professional you can add it for $30 a month per 24/7 stream, up to 3 at once. Enterprise includes 3 concurrent 24/7 streams. Opening an account is free, with no credit card.
How long can a 24/7 stream run, and on which platforms?
Each 24/7 stream runs for up to 30 days, on YouTube only. You set the number of days when you schedule it. When the days run out, the stream ends; create a new 24/7 stream to keep going.
Does my computer need to stay on?
No. Once your 24/7 stream is set up, it runs on OneStream Live’s servers from the videos you’ve uploaded, so your computer can be off.
What happens when my videos end during a 24/7 live stream?
Your playlist repeats during the scheduled 24/7 stream, for up to 30 days. Once the broadcast is live, you can’t add more videos.
Is 24/7 streaming the same as looping a video?
No. They are two different workflows. Looping repeats one video inside a normal pre-recorded stream, within your plan’s maximum length (1 hour on Basic up to 20 hours on Enterprise). 24/7 streaming is a separate feature for YouTube: you set its total length in days, up to 30. Looping guide · Streaming Playlist · Pre-recorded
Will YouTube save my 24/7 stream as a video?
Do not rely on YouTube to save the stream. YouTube says streams longer than 12 hours may not be archived at all. Keep your source videos and arrange a recording backup if you need the full broadcast.
How much do 24/7 live streams on YouTube make?
There is no guaranteed earnings amount. Income depends on your audience, content, monetization eligibility and enabled features. Eligible channels may earn through ads, Super Chat and memberships, but YouTube does not guarantee ad delivery. Reused or repetitive content can be ineligible for monetization.
Put Your Videos on Air 24/7
24/7 streaming is an add-on on Basic, Standard and Professional, or included with Enterprise.
