How to Stream on Facebook Gaming: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Create a Facebook Gaming Creator Page

Before you can go live, you need to set up a dedicated Facebook Gaming Page:

• Go to Facebook Gaming Creator Page.
• Select "Gaming Video Creator" as your page category.
• Customize your page with a profile picture, banner, and description.

Step 2: Choose Your Streaming Software

Facebook Gaming supports OBS Studio, Streamlabs OBS, and XSplit.

Step 3: Configure the Best Streaming Settings

For smooth and high-quality Facebook Gaming streams, use these settings:

• Resolution: 1080p at 60fps
• Bitrate: 4000-6000 Kbps
• Encoder: NVENC (hardware) or x264 (software)
• Keyframe Interval: 2 seconds
• Audio: 128-256 Kbps AAC

Step 4: Go Live on Facebook Gaming

To start streaming:

• Go to the Live Producer Dashboard (Facebook Live Producer).
• Click "Create Live Stream" and select your Gaming Creator Page.
• Copy your Stream Key and paste it into OBS or Streamlabs.
• Click "Go Live" to start streaming.

Facebook Level Up Program

To access Stars (Facebook’s tipping system) and monetization features, you must join the Level Up Program:

• Stream for 4 hours in 14 days.
• Stream on at least 2 different days.
• Have at least 100 followers on your Gaming Page.

Facebook Stars

Viewers can purchase Stars and send them to you during live streams. Each Star is worth $0.01, and you can cash out after reaching $100.

In-Stream Ads

Once you qualify, you can earn from mid-roll and pre-roll ads, similar to YouTube.

Facebook Subscriptions

After reaching 250 returning weekly viewers, you can enable paid monthly subscriptions with exclusive perks.

Brand Partnerships & Affiliate Marketing

Use Facebook’s Brand Collabs Manager to connect with sponsors and affiliate deals.

Use Facebook Groups & Pages

Since Facebook is a social network first, you should cross-post your streams in gaming groups and pages for better visibility.

Engage With Comments

Facebook rewards engagement, so reply to comments and ask viewers to react and share your stream.

Stream at Peak Hours

Check Facebook Insights to see when your followers are online, and stream during those hours.

Boost Your Streams With Paid Ads

Unlike Twitch, Facebook allows paid post boosting, so you can spend $5-$10 to push your stream to more viewers.