This API reference explains how to schedule live broadcasts and video streams on YouTube using the YouTube Live Streaming API.
Resource types
LiveBroadcasts
A liveBroadcast
resource represents an event that will be streamed, via live video, on YouTube.
For more information about this resource, see its resource representation and list of properties.
Method | HTTP request | Description |
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URIs relative to https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3 |
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bind |
POST /liveBroadcasts/bind |
Binds a YouTube broadcast to a stream or removes an existing binding between a broadcast and a stream. A broadcast can only be bound to one video stream, though a video stream may be bound to more than one broadcast. |
delete |
DELETE /liveBroadcasts |
Deletes a broadcast. |
insert |
POST /liveBroadcasts |
Creates a broadcast. |
list |
GET /liveBroadcasts |
Returns a list of YouTube broadcasts that match the API request parameters. |
transition |
POST /liveBroadcasts/transition |
Changes the status of a YouTube live broadcast and initiates any processes associated with the new status. For example, when you transition a broadcast's status to testing , YouTube starts to transmit video to that broadcast's monitor stream. Before calling this method, you should confirm that the value of the status.streamStatus property for the stream bound to your broadcast is active . |
update |
PUT /liveBroadcasts |
Updates a broadcast. For example, you could modify the broadcast settings defined in the liveBroadcast resource's contentDetails object. |
cuepoint |
POST /liveBroadcasts/cuepoint |
Inserts a cuepoint into a live broadcast. The cuepoint might trigger an ad break. |
LiveChatBans
A liveChatBan
resource identifies a YouTube user and a YouTube live chat that the user is banned from participating in.
For more information about this resource, see its resource representation and list of properties.
Method | HTTP request | Description |
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URIs relative to https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3 |
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delete |
DELETE /liveChat/bans |
Removes a ban that prevents a specific user from contributing to a live chat, thereby enabling the user to rejoin the chat. The API request must be authorized by the channel owner or a moderator of the live chat associated with the ban. |
insert |
POST /liveChat/bans |
Bans a specific user from participating in the live chat. The API request must be authorized by the channel owner or a moderator of the live chat associated with the ban. |
LiveChatMessages
A liveChatMessage
resource represents a chat message in a YouTube live chat. The resource can contain details about several types of messages, including a newly posted text message or fan funding event.
The live chat feature is enabled by default for live broadcasts and is available while the live event is active. (After the event ends, live chat is no longer available for that event.)
For more information about this resource, see its resource representation and list of properties.
Method | HTTP request | Description |
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URIs relative to https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3 |
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delete |
DELETE /liveChat/messages |
Deletes a chat message. The API request must be authorized by the channel owner or a moderator of the live chat associated with the ban. |
insert |
POST /liveChat/messages |
Adds a message to a live chat. |
list |
GET /liveChat/messages |
Lists live chat messages for a specific chat. |
LiveChatModerators
A liveChatModerator
resource represents a moderator for a YouTube live chat. A chat moderator has the ability to ban or unban users from a chat, remove messages, and perform other administrative actions for the live chat.
For more information about this resource, see its resource representation and list of properties.
Method | HTTP request | Description |
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URIs relative to https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3 |
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delete |
DELETE /liveChat/moderators |
Removes a chat moderator. The request must be authorized by the owner of the live broadcast's channel. |
insert |
POST /liveChat/moderators |
Adds a new moderator for the chat. The request must be authorized by the owner of the live broadcast's channel. |
list |
GET /liveChat/moderators |
Lists moderators for a live chat. The request must be authorized by the owner of the live broadcast's channel. |
LiveStreams
A liveStream
resource contains information about the video stream that you are transmitting to YouTube. The stream provides the content that will be broadcast to YouTube users. Once created, a liveStream
resource can be bound to one or more liveBroadcast
resources.
For more information about this resource, see its resource representation and list of properties.
Method | HTTP request | Description |
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URIs relative to https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3 |
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delete |
DELETE /liveStreams |
Deletes a video stream. |
insert |
POST /liveStreams |
Creates a video stream. The stream enables you to send your video to YouTube, which can then broadcast the video to your audience. |
list |
GET /liveStreams |
Returns a list of video streams that match the API request parameters. |
update |
PUT /liveStreams |
Updates a video stream. If the properties that you want to change cannot be updated, then you need to create a new stream with the proper settings. |
SuperChatEvents
A superChatEvent
resource represents a Super Chat message purchased by a fan during a YouTube live stream. In the YouTube live chat stream, Super Chats stand out from other messages in two ways:
- Super Chats are highlighted with a color.
- Super Chats stay pinned in the ticker for a set period of time.
The color of the Super Chat, the period of time it stays pinned in the ticker, and the maximum message length are all determined by the purchase amount. See the YouTube Help Center to learn more about Super Chats.
For more information about this resource, see its resource representation and list of properties.
Method | HTTP request | Description |
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URIs relative to https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3 |
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list |
GET /superChatEvents |
List Super Chat events from a channel's live streams in the previous 30 days. |
Deprecated resource types
FanFundingEvents
A fanFundingEvent
resource represents a Fan Funding event on a YouTube channel. Fan Funding provides a way to monetarily support YouTube creators. A Fan Funding event occurs when a user makes a one-time, voluntary payment to a channel. See the YouTube Help Center to learn more about Fan Funding.
For more information about this resource, see its resource representation and list of properties.
Method | HTTP request | Description |
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URIs relative to https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3 |
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list |
GET /fanFundingEvents |
Lists fan funding events for a channel. The API request must be authorized by the channel owner. |
LiveCuepoints
A liveCuepoint
resource starts an ad break in the broadcast video stream.
Note: The API command for controlling cuepoints is actually part of the YouTube Content ID API and has different authorization requirements than requests to manage liveBroadcast
and liveStream
resources.
For more information about this resource, see its resource representation and list of properties.
Method | HTTP request | Description |
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URIs relative to https://www.googleapis.com/ |
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insert |
POST /liveCuepoints |
Inserts a cuepoint into a live broadcast. Currently, requests to this method must be authorized by an account associated with a YouTube Content Owner. |
Sponsors
A sponsor
resource represents a sponsor for a YouTube channel. A sponsor provides recurring monetary support, like a subscription or membership fee, to a creator and receives special benefits. For example, sponsors are able to chat when the creator turns on sponsors-only mode for a chat.
For more information about this resource, see its resource representation and list of properties.
Method | HTTP request | Description |
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URIs relative to https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3 |
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list |
GET /sponsors |
Lists sponsors for a channel. The API request must be authorized by the channel owner. |