Runs on our servers · Restarts automatically

24/7 live streaming
for YouTube channels

A 24/7 YouTube live stream keeps your channel on air around the clock by looping your videos. airloop.live runs it on our servers, checks it every minute and restarts it automatically if it drops.

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From $19/month · No commitment

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Sample view of a stream in your dashboard.

What it takes to
stay live 24/7

Three things keep a YouTube channel live around the clock: a loop, a server that doesn’t depend on your computer, and automatic restarts.

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Your channel is live 24/7

Your videos play in order and the playlist loops when it ends. A viewer who shows up at 3 AM still finds a live stream on your channel.

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No PC or OBS needed

Your live streams run on our servers. No need to run OBS, and no need to leave your computer on.

03:12:08Stream stopped
03:12:52Restarted
03:12:58Back on air · LIVE

Automatic stream restarts

The system notices a dropped stream and restarts it. No getting up at night to check; you can see what happened in your dashboard.

Being live doesn’t bring viewers by itself; views depend on your content and your channel. Our job is keeping the stream on.

How to start a 24/7
YouTube live stream

Once your videos are ready, setup takes a few minutes.

  1. 01

    Upload your videos

    Upload your pre-recorded videos as MP4, MOV, MKV or similar files. We convert each one to a stream-ready format in the background.

  2. 02

    Copy your stream key

    In YouTube Studio, go to Create → Go live and copy the key from the Stream tab. Turn off auto-stop in the stream settings so YouTube doesn’t end the stream.

  3. 03

    Press start and stay live 24/7

    Paste the key into your dashboard and press start. The stream runs from our servers and continues until you stop it.

Stream key

Where do I find my YouTube stream key?

In YouTube Studio, click Create at the top right and choose Go live. In Live Control Room, open the Stream tab and copy the value in the Stream key field. This key can only send video to your channel. It can’t sign in to your account or manage your content, and you can reset it on YouTube anytime.

  1. 1Open YouTube StudioYour channel’s dashboard
  2. 2Click Create → Go liveLive Control Room opens
  3. 3Select the Stream tabThe streaming software screen
  4. 4Copy your stream keyThe value in the Stream key field
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  • Creator Dashboard → Settings → Stream → Primary Stream Key
  • Creator Dashboard → Stream settings → Stream URL and Stream Key
  • Only sends video to your channel
  • Can’t sign in to your account or manage content
  • You can reset it anytime from the platform’s own dashboard
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What happens if my 24/7 stream goes down?

Any long-running stream can hit problems, so we don’t promise 100% uptime. We do tell you up front what happens in each case.

  • Your computer shut down, or the power or internet went out

    Nothing changes, because the stream doesn’t run on your computer.

    Not affected

  • The playlist ended

    The playlist loops. The stream continues until you stop it.

    Loops

  • A video couldn’t be played

    That video is skipped and the next one starts. The reason shows in your dashboard.

    Skipped

  • The stream dropped or lost connection

    Live streams are checked every minute. A dropped stream restarts automatically and picks up where it left off, and the event is logged in your dashboard.

    Restarted

  • The stream dropped 5 times in a row

    The problem is most likely the stream key or the video. Automatic retries stop, so check the event log and restart the stream yourself.

    Manual restart

  • YouTube stopped the stream

    If the stream key was reset, or there’s a copyright or policy issue, we can’t fix that from our side. You can check your channel’s status in YouTube Studio.

    On YouTube’s side

  • Your subscription ended

    Your stream doesn’t stop right away. It stays on for 2 more days. Renew in that time and it continues without interruption; otherwise it’s shut down. If you canceled, the 2 days start when your paid period ends.

    Stays on for 2 days
Pricing

24/7 live streaming from $19/month

Get one stream slot for each stream you want live at the same time, and change the number whenever you like.

  • Each stream slot: 1 stream at a time
  • No time limit: stays on 24/7 all month
  • No commitment, cancel anytime

Number of stream slots

1 stream slot

$19/ mo

First stream slot
$19
Adding a 2nd slot
+$10
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You only pay when you decide to go live.

Payments are processed by Stripe, in US dollars.

24/7 YouTube live stream questions

Limits, requirements and what to expect from a stream that never signs off.

How long can a YouTube live stream run?

YouTube doesn’t cap live stream length, so a stream can stay live for weeks. The limit is on archiving: streams over 12 hours may not be saved to your channel as a video.

How many subscribers do I need to stream 24/7?

There’s no minimum for desktop streaming with a stream key. The 50-subscriber requirement only applies to going live from the YouTube mobile app. Your channel does need to be verified, and live streaming can take up to 24 hours to turn on after that.

Why did YouTube end my 24/7 stream?

Check auto-stop first: if it’s on, YouTube ends the stream about a minute after the video signal stops. A reset stream key, or a copyright or Community Guidelines strike, can also end it.

Can I monetize a 24/7 live stream?

It depends on your content. YouTube treats repetitive or mass-produced content as ineligible for monetization, and it also reviews reused content. Check its monetization policies for your format before relying on ad revenue.

Will a 24/7 stream bring me viewers?

Not by itself. Our job is keeping the stream on; viewers depend on your content, your title and your channel. Watch hours also count the time people actually watch, not how long the stream is live.

Can I run more than one 24/7 stream?

Yes. One stream slot keeps one stream live, so three slots keep three streams live at the same time, all from one dashboard.

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Start your 24/7 stream today

Creating an account is free. You only pay when you decide to go live.

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