Professional Setup Guide
From zero to LinkedIn Live
in under 60 seconds.
Four professional steps. No encoder to install. StreamKite streams your thought leadership content to LinkedIn Live from the cloud — while you lead your business.
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Access LinkedIn Live
Campaign Manager → Events
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Copy Your Stream Key
Live Event settings → Key
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Configure StreamKite
Dashboard → Slot → Key + Video
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Go Live — Lead Your Audience
Cloud streams continuously
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Access LinkedIn Live Through Campaign Manager
linkedin.com/company/your-page → Admin tools → Create live event
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Go to your LinkedIn Page or Campaign Manager
Click Admin tools → Create a LinkedIn Live event
Select "Use streaming software" to get your RTMP credentials
linkedin.com → Page Admin → Create Live Event
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Choose your broadcasting method:
LinkedIn Camera
Mobile app
Streaming Software
RTMP / external
Schedule Event
Plan ahead
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LinkedIn Live is available to Pages, Profiles, and Events. To access live streaming, your Page or Profile must apply for LinkedIn Live access. Applications are reviewed by LinkedIn — approval typically takes a few days. Once approved, the "Create live event" option appears in your Admin tools.
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Copy Your LinkedIn Live Stream Key
Live Event setup → Streaming software → Stream Key → Copy
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After selecting "Streaming Software", LinkedIn shows your Server URL and Stream Key
Click Copy next to your stream key
Note the server URL — you'll need both in StreamKite
linkedin.com → Live Event → Streaming Software Setup
Streaming Software Connection
Stream Key (Keep Confidential)
Stream Server URL
rtmp://live.linkedin.com/
LinkedIn stream keys expire after each live session. Enable LinkedIn's Persistent Key option if available, or update StreamKite before each session.
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LinkedIn stream keys may expire after each live event ends. For ongoing streaming, check if your LinkedIn Live settings offer a persistent key option. StreamKite stores your key encrypted — it's never visible after entry. If you need to update your key, simply edit your StreamKite slot and paste the new one.
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Configure Your StreamKite Slot
Dashboard → Create Slot → RTMP URL + Key + Video File
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Server URL: rtmp://live.linkedin.com/
Paste your LinkedIn stream key in the separate key field
Upload your professional video — StreamKite auto-transcodes for LinkedIn
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Slot #9 — LinkedIn Live
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RTMP Server URL
rtmp://live.linkedin.com/
Stream Key
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Video File
📁 keynote-recording.mp4
Quality
1080p / 3,500 kbps
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LinkedIn Live recommends 1080p at 30fps with 3,000–3,500 kbps bitrate and AAC audio at 128kbps or higher. Upload professionally produced content — keynotes, panels, product launches, or training sessions. StreamKite transcodes your video to meet LinkedIn's exact ingest requirements.
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Go Live — Your Audience Awaits
StreamKite connects and your LinkedIn Live broadcast begins instantly
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Your LinkedIn Live event shows as active in seconds
Followers and event attendees receive push notifications
Reactions, comments, and shares — fully active
Close your browser — StreamKite streams from the cloud continuously
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You're Live on LinkedIn!
StreamKite is streaming to your professional audience from the cloud.
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LIVE — Streaming to LinkedIn
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Crash protection always active. If LinkedIn's RTMP connection drops for any reason, StreamKite detects it within seconds and auto-reconnects, resuming your broadcast without any manual action needed from you.
The Professional Advantage
Why LinkedIn Live is your
most valuable broadcast channel.
LinkedIn's 1 billion+ members are decision-makers, executives, investors, and professionals actively seeking expertise. A live stream on LinkedIn reaches the audience that matters most to your business — and StreamKite keeps you there 24/7.
1 Billion+ Professional Members
LinkedIn reaches the world's most valuable professional audience — executives, decision-makers, investors, and industry leaders across 200+ countries. A live stream on LinkedIn places your expertise directly in front of the people who drive business. StreamKite keeps that presence continuous, 24/7, without you needing to be present.
1B+
Professionals in your audience
Executive-Level Audience Quality
LinkedIn Live viewers are 5× more likely to make a B2B purchasing decision than viewers on other platforms. The audience quality on LinkedIn is unmatched for professional content creators, consultants, and brands.
5×
Higher B2B conversion rate
7× Higher Engagement Than Other Posts
LinkedIn's algorithm heavily prioritizes live content, surfacing it to more of your followers' feeds than any other content type. A live stream consistently outperforms static posts, articles, and even video content.
7×
More engagement than regular posts
Follower Notifications
When you go live, LinkedIn notifies your followers via push, email, and feed alerts. With StreamKite, you can schedule and run broadcasts that reach your network at any time — while you're in meetings, traveling, or offline.
Pages, Profiles & Events
LinkedIn Live supports streaming to Company Pages, Personal Profiles, and Events simultaneously — each with its own stream key. StreamKite lets you manage multiple LinkedIn destinations from one unified dashboard.
Auto-Saved as Video Content
Every LinkedIn Live session is automatically saved as a native video on your Page or Profile — extending the reach of your content well beyond the live window and building a permanent library of professional video assets.
Technical Specifications
LinkedIn Live RTMP Requirements
StreamKite is pre-configured for LinkedIn Live's exact ingest requirements — no encoding setup, no bitrate guesswork.
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Video Encoding
CodecH.264 / AVC
ProfileHigh, Main, Baseline
Resolution720p or 1080p
Frame Rate30 fps (recommended)
Max Video Bitrate3,500 kbps
Recommended2,500–3,000 kbps
Keyframe Interval2 seconds
Max Duration8 hours / session
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Audio Encoding
CodecAAC-LC
Sample Rate44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
ChannelsStereo (2.0)
Audio Bitrate128 kbps minimum
Recommended192 kbps Stereo
📡 LinkedIn RTMP Ingest URL
rtmp://live.linkedin.com/{stream-key}
Enter the base URL in StreamKite's Server URL field and your stream key in the separate key field. Always use the exact URL provided in your LinkedIn Live event settings, as LinkedIn may provide session-specific ingest endpoints that differ from the generic URL above.
⚠️ Important: LinkedIn Live requires prior approval from LinkedIn to access live streaming. Apply at linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/100225. Applications are reviewed and typically take a few days. The approval unlocks the "Go live" option in your Admin tools.
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StreamKite Presets for LinkedIn
1080p / 30fps (Professional)3,000–3,500 kbps
720p / 30fps (Standard)2,000–2,500 kbps
720p / 25fps (EU Broadcast)1,800–2,200 kbps
480p / 30fps (Low Bandwidth)800–1,200 kbps
ProtocolRTMP (standard)
Max Session8 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
LinkedIn Live — Common Questions
Everything you need to know before going live on LinkedIn with StreamKite.
Do I need to stay at my computer to stream on LinkedIn Live? ▲
No. StreamKite streams entirely from our cloud servers. Once you configure your LinkedIn Live slot and hit Go Live, you can close your browser, leave the office, attend other meetings — your LinkedIn Live broadcast continues without any local hardware. This is StreamKite's core value proposition for professional creators.
How do I get approved for LinkedIn Live? ▼
LinkedIn Live requires application approval. Visit linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/100225 to apply. You'll need a LinkedIn Page or Profile with an established audience and history of content creation. LinkedIn reviews applications — approval typically takes a few business days. Once approved, the "Go live" option appears in your Page or Profile Admin tools.
Where do I find my LinkedIn Live stream key? ▼
After LinkedIn Live approval, go to your LinkedIn Page or Profile → Admin tools → Create a LinkedIn Live event → set up as "Streaming software". LinkedIn will display your Stream Server URL and Stream Key for the event. This information is unique to each event you create. Copy both the URL and key — you'll enter them in your StreamKite slot.
Does my LinkedIn stream key expire? ▼
Yes — LinkedIn stream keys are typically tied to a specific live event and expire when that event ends. Unlike Kick or Rumble (which have persistent keys), you may need to create a new LinkedIn Live event and generate a new key for each broadcasting session, then update your StreamKite slot accordingly. Some LinkedIn Page setups offer a persistent stream key — check your specific account settings.
Can I stream to a LinkedIn Page, Profile, and Event simultaneously? ▼
Yes, each LinkedIn destination has its own stream key. Create one StreamKite slot per destination — Slot 1 for your Company Page, Slot 2 for your Personal Profile, Slot 3 for a specific Event. StreamKite can run all slots simultaneously from the cloud. Each stream operates independently with its own RTMP connection and can display different or the same video content.
What content works best for LinkedIn Live? ▼
LinkedIn's professional audience responds best to: thought leadership panels, executive Q&A sessions, product launches and demos, company announcements, industry conferences, training and educational content, and behind-the-scenes corporate events. StreamKite works for all these use cases — upload a professionally recorded keynote or panel discussion and loop it 24/7 to build a continuous presence on LinkedIn.
What is the maximum duration for a LinkedIn Live stream? ▼
LinkedIn Live allows a maximum of 8 hours per live session. StreamKite automatically manages session boundaries — reconnecting just before the 8-hour limit expires to create a new session seamlessly. This lets you effectively run extended broadcasts on LinkedIn without the 8-hour cap becoming a barrier to continuous streaming.
What video formats does StreamKite accept for LinkedIn Live? ▼
StreamKite accepts MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, and more. For LinkedIn Live, we recommend H.264 encoded MP4 at 1080p with AAC stereo audio at 3,000–3,500 kbps. StreamKite automatically transcodes your upload to meet LinkedIn's exact RTMP ingest requirements, ensuring professional broadcast quality.
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