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On June 10th, 2024, Meta is launching new requirements that must meet before an account can go live on Facebook. The new requirements are as follows:

  • The Facebook account must be at least 60 days old
  • The Facebook Page or professional mode profile must have at least 100 followers

Visit our Help Center to learn more about this change.

Recommended Settings

To ensure a successful broadcast, live video must:

  • Include both audio and video data
  • Not exceed 8 hours
  • Utilize recommended settings as specified below (example: must be H264/AAC)
  • Not change settings mid-broadcast

Failure to meet these constraints can lead to:

  • Unexpected termination of stream
  • Lower quality for viewers
  • Unexpected behavior

Video Settings

  • Key Frame Size — Recommended 2 seconds. Do not exceed 4 seconds.
  • Resolution and Bitrate —

    1080p @ 60 FPS
    Resolution: 1920x1080
    Video Bitrate Range: 4,500-9,000 Kbps

    1080p @ 30FPS
    Resolution: 1920x1080
    Video Bitrate Range: 3,000-6,000 Kbps

    720p @ 60 FPS
    Resolution: 1280x720
    Video Bitrate Range: 2,250-6,000 Kbps

    720p @ 30 FPS
    Resolution: 1280x720
    Video Bitrate Range: 1,500-4,000 Kbps

    480p @ 30 FPS
    Resolution: 854x480
    Video Bitrate Range: 600-2,000 Kbps

    360p
    Resolution: 640x360
    Video Bitrate Range: 400-1,000 Kbps

  • Protocol — RTMPS Streaming
  • Pixel Aspect Ratio — Aim for 16:9; if you are too far from this ratio we may not be able support your stream
  • Video Codec
    • H.264, Level 4.1 for up to 1080p 30 FPS
    • H.264, Level 4.2 for 1080p 60 FPS

Audio Settings

  • Audio Codec — AAC low complexity
  • Sample Rate — 44.1kHz or 48kHz
  • Audio Bitrate — 128 kbps (preferred) to 256 kbps (do not exceed)
  • Channel Layout — Stereo

Endpoints

LiveVideo

LiveVideoInputStream

Polls

EndpointDescription

GET /{live-video-id}/polls

Get a collection of VideoPolls on a LiveVideo.

GET /{video-poll-id}

Get fields and edges on a VideoPoll.

POST /{live_video_id}/polls

Create a VideoPoll on a LiveVideo.

POST /{video_poll_id}

Update fields on a VideoPoll.

Error Codes

Error messages will be sent via RTMP then will persist through to the Graph API. You can use the broadcast/video ID and query for the errors in the Graph Explorer tool via a GET request. Errors returned will contain the error code, description, and a timestamp.

error_subcodeError SummaryDescription
COPYRIGHT__LIVE_COPYRIGHT_VIOLATION

Live Copyright Violation

Your live video has been stopped because it may contain audio or visual content that belongs to a different Page.

VIDEO__CREATE_FAILED

Upload Problem

There was a problem and your video was not uploaded. Please try again.

LIVE_VIDEO__DELETE_FAILED

Live Video Not Deleted

There was a problem and we were not able to delete your live video. Please try again.

LIVE_VIDEO__EDIT_API_NOT_ALLOWED

Editing Via Video API Is Not Allowed While Live

Editing a live video using the Video Edit API is not allowed. Use the live video ID.

LIVE_VIDEO__LIVE_STREAM_ERROR

Generic Stream

There was an error during the stream

LIVE_VIDEO__NOT_EXIST

Live Video Does Not Exist

The live video you are trying to access does not exist in the system any more.

LIVE_VIDEO__PRIVACY_REQUIRED

Privacy Setting Required

You need to set a privacy before going live.

Permission error codes

CodeSubcodeMessageTypeMitigation messaging

200

1363120

Permissions error

OAuthException

You’re not eligible to go live

Your profile needs to be at least 60 days old before you can go live on Facebook. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/business/help/167417030499767?id=1123223941353904

200

1363144

Permissions error

OAuthException

You’re not eligible to go live

You need at least 100 followers before you can go live from your profile. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/business/help/167417030499767?id=1123223941353904

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