How to Use Discord Go Live (Stream to Your Server)
Go Live is Discord's built-in game streaming feature. Here's how to set it up and use it.
Starting a Go Live Stream
- Join a voice channel in your server
- Click the screen icon at the bottom ("Share Your Screen")
- Select Application to share a specific game
- Set stream quality (720p30 free; 1080p60 with Nitro)
- Click Go Live — a stream preview appears in the voice channel
Viewer Limits
- Free: Up to 50 concurrent viewers
- Nitro: Up to 50 viewers (same limit, but higher quality)
- Stage Channels: No viewer limit for audio; Go Live capped at 50 for video
For events with more than 50 viewers, use Stage Channels for audio or move to a platform like Twitch.
Stream Quality Settings
- 720p 30fps — Free tier, fine for most casual streaming
- 1080p 60fps — Requires Nitro, dramatically smoother for gaming
- Source quality — Matches your desktop resolution exactly
Inviting Viewers
- Anyone in the voice channel can click the stream preview to watch
- Ping a notification role when you go live
- Use Discord Scheduled Events to announce streams in advance
Connecting Twitch/YouTube
For external streams, connect your account:
- Server Settings → Integrations → connect your streaming platform
- Configure it to post automatically when you go live
- Members in the server see a notification
Go Live Best Practices
- Announce 10-15 minutes before you start
- Keep a text channel open alongside the voice channel for chat
- End streams cleanly — don't just close Discord; click End Stream first
Regular streams build community bonds — mention them in your Discords.ai listing to attract members who value live content.
Related: Discord Stage Channels Guide · Discord Screen Share Guide