Now YouTube Live Streamers Can Redirect Viewers To Other Channels

Cross-channel live redirects are a new feature on YouTube that allows streamers to send live viewers to other channels.

What Are YouTube Cross-Channel Live Redirects?

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Cross-channel live redirection are similar to Twitch raids in that they allow a creator to divert their audience to a different broadcast once their own has finished.

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Let's imagine a friend or coworker is streaming and you'd like to direct your visitors to their channel in order to assist them grow.

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You can do this using YouTube live redirection. When your livestream ends, YouTube's autoplay feature will automatically redirect your viewers to the next livestream you select

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Live redirection can help your audience find new channels and watch more live video on YouTube, in addition to assisting the other broadcaster.

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If you have over 1000 subscribers then you just have to take permission of other creators before you may move your audience to their broadcast.

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Enable YouTube Live Redirects

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How To Redirect Your Live YouTube Viewers

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When your broadcast is finished, you'll see a confirmation with the URL to which your viewers will be routed.

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