The feature allows you to detect any game automatically whenever it’s launched and makes it readily available to be streamed over the Discord server/channel. So, without further delay, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of using this amazing feature.
How to Use the “Go Live” Feature in Discord?
Before you proceed to use the “Go Live” feature, remember that you must be connected to a voice channel for streaming your gameplay. Likewise, you need to use the desktop version of Discord, as the feature isn’t available in the browser and app versions yet. Nonetheless, here’s how to use the “Go live” feature while playing a game and how to add it when it’s not detected automatically.
Create a Server
If you don’t already have a server and a voice channel to stream your game, you can create a new one as follows.
Go Live on Discord While Playing a Game
After you have a voice channel and a server, you can continue streaming the game in Discord. Once you exit the game, the stream will end automatically and pause whenever you minimize the game.
On Desktop
On Mobile Devices
Unlike on Desktop, you don’t get the “Go live” option to stream while playing a mobile game. However, you can launch the game and share your screen. After you go live and start streaming the game, other members on your server or with the invite link will see the Live icon next to your name. From there, they can watch your live gameplay. Furthermore, you can add various rules to your Discord server and allow only specific people to watch your live stream. On the other hand, sometimes, the game might not show up on Discord. In these cases, you can manually add the game for streaming on Discord.
Related Questions
How to Stop Receiving “Go Live” Notifications Whenever Someone is Live Streaming on Discord?
Maybe you don’t want to receive every “Go live” notification. For this, you can change the notification settings in Discord.
On Desktop
On Mobile Devices
Why Isn’t Discord Recording My Screen on Mac?
If you haven’t provided screen recording permission to Discord, you could face issues while screen sharing and streaming.
