Going live on Facebook is a great way to engage with your audience in real time. If you want to broadcast live video on someone else’s Facebook page, you can request permission from the page admin to become a “Live Contributor”. Once granted this permission, you’ll be able to start a live broadcast directly from their Facebook page.
Overview of Going Live on Someone Else’s Facebook Page
Here is a quick overview of how to go live on someone else’s Facebook page:
- You need to request Live Contributor access from the page admin of the Facebook page you want to broadcast on. They control who can go live from their page.
- Once the page admin grants you Live Contributor access, you can start a live broadcast directly from their Facebook page, even if you are not an admin of that page.
- When you go live, you’ll broadcast out to all of the followers of that Facebook page. It will appear in their timelines as a live video from that page.
- The page admin can remove your Live Contributor access at any time to revoke your broadcasting privileges.
So in summary, you need to be granted explicit permission by the page admin to go live on their page. You cannot simply broadcast to any Facebook page you want without authorization.
How to Request Live Contributor Access
To request access to go live on someone else’s Facebook page, follow these steps:
- Go to the Facebook page where you want to broadcast live video.
- Click on the “…” menu in the top right corner and select “Request Live Access” from the dropdown menu.
- In the pop-up that appears, click on “Request Access”.
- Enter some details in your request about who you are and why you want to broadcast on their page.
- Click “Send Request”. Your request will now be sent to the page admin for review.
The page admin will receive your request and can choose to approve or deny it. If approved, you’ll receive a notification that you’ve been granted Live Contributor access to that page.
Starting a Live Broadcast
Once you’ve been granted Live Contributor access, starting a live broadcast from their page is easy. Here’s how:
- Go to the Facebook page where you now have Live Contributor permissions.
- Click on the “Live Video” button in the status composer box. This is the button that shows a camera icon.
- Facebook will open the camera and mic access pop-ups. Allow access so you can broadcast live video and audio.
- With the camera feed showing your video, enter any text you want to accompany the live broadcast.
- Click the blue “Go Live” button and your live video will immediately start broadcasting to the audience of that page!
Once live, you’ll see viewer comments and reactions stream in as your video broadcasts out to the page’s followers. You can pin comments, add captions, or bring guests into the broadcast if enabled by the page admin.
Tips for Going Live on Someone Else’s Page
Here are some tips to follow when going live on someone else’s Facebook page:
- Coordinate with the page admin beforehand to agree on content and timing.
- Test your tech setup before broadcasting to ensure good video and audio.
- Engage with viewers by responding to comments and having co-hosts.
- Follow the brand style and guidelines of the page you are broadcasting on.
- Promote the live broadcast on your own channels to drive more viewers.
- Keep it professional – you represent that brand when live on their page.
Revoking Live Access
The page admin has full control over your Live Contributor access. They can revoke your live broadcasting privileges anytime by:
- Going to the page’s Settings
- Selecting Page Roles
- Locating your name under Live Contributors
- Clicking the “X” icon next to your name to remove access
Once revoked, you’ll no longer be able to go live from their Facebook page.
Going Live on Facebook Groups
In addition to Facebook Pages, you can also request Live Contributor access for Facebook Groups. This allows you to broadcast live video to a group’s members.
The process works the same way – you request access from the group admin and they can approve or deny your request. The live video will then reach group members instead of a page’s general followers.
Conclusion
Going live on someone else’s Facebook page requires getting explicit permission from the page or group admin. But once granted Live Contributor access, you can easily start broadcasting live to directly engage with that existing audience. Just be sure to coordinate with the admin and meet their standards when representing their brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go live on my friend’s personal Facebook profile?
No, you cannot broadcast live video directly from a personal Facebook profile, only from Facebook Pages and Groups as a Live Contributor.
Do I need any special equipment to go live?
You just need a mobile device or computer with a camera and microphone. High quality audio/video production equipment is not required to broadcast live on Facebook.
Can I monetize live videos on someone else’s page?
No, any monetization of live videos belongs to the owner of the page, not the Live Contributor. Things like ad breaks or stars from viewers would go to the page owner.
Will going live notify all of a page’s followers?
Not necessarily. Live broadcasts only appear in the timelines of online followers at the time of the broadcast or those who view the page’s videos later. Offline followers may miss the live notification.
Can I delete comments or ban viewers when live on someone else’s page?
No, only the admins of the page can moderate comments or ban viewers during a live broadcast. As a Live Contributor you cannot remove comments or people.
Summary of Key Points
- Request Live Contributor access from a Page or Group admin to go live on their channels
- Admins control approving/revoking access to broadcast on their Facebook accounts
- Coordinate closely with the page owner on the content and timing of live videos
- When live, engage with the existing audience and follow brand guidelines
- Going live only reaches the online followers of a Page or Group at that time