> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.beamxr.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Your First Stream

> Follow these quick steps to start your first stream using BeamXR Live.

<Danger>
  YouTube rate limits are causing login/YouTube-stream issues for some users. We’re working with Google on a fix. [**Read More**](/live/fix-issues/rate-limit)
</Danger>

<iframe class="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xMtoXGW1DkE?si=sfsi95-xgWCijoxp" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen />

## 1. Download the App

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/beamxr/KbGmRHQu-ZFYUvI1/images/1.DownloadApp.JPG?fit=max&auto=format&n=KbGmRHQu-ZFYUvI1&q=85&s=8e397fe4b299147b320a942c145b9ef2" alt="1 Download App JP" title="1 Download App JP" className="mx-auto" style={{ width:"100%" }} width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/1.DownloadApp.JPG" />

BeamXR Live will soon be available on the Meta Store.\
[**Download from the Meta Store**](#)

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## 2. Log In

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/beamxr/KbGmRHQu-ZFYUvI1/images/2.Login.JPG?fit=max&auto=format&n=KbGmRHQu-ZFYUvI1&q=85&s=25f213337ce09d3386f220cf1fdd117e" alt="2 Login JP" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/2.Login.JPG" />

Log in with your BeamXR account:

* Use **Google**, **Twitch**, or **Discord**
  * You may be asked to complete **2FA** for security.
* Or log in with your **email and password** (you can also create a new account).
  * When first registering, you'll need to verify your email by enterring a 4 digit code that will be emailed to you.
* Or log in with your **Meta Account**.

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## 3. Accept Terms

You’ll be asked to review and accept our **Terms of Service** before streaming.

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## 4. Connect Your Socials

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/beamxr/KbGmRHQu-ZFYUvI1/images/4.ConnectSocials.JPG?fit=max&auto=format&n=KbGmRHQu-ZFYUvI1&q=85&s=729576425c2b4e8b54d1a1e466125e6f" alt="4 Connect Socials JP" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/4.ConnectSocials.JPG" />

Connect the accounts you want to stream to:

* Follow the in-app steps to connect **Twitch** or **YouTube**.
* [Learn more about connecting socials](../getting-started/social-connections)

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## 5. Set Up Your Stream

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/beamxr/KbGmRHQu-ZFYUvI1/images/5.SetUpStream.JPG?fit=max&auto=format&n=KbGmRHQu-ZFYUvI1&q=85&s=faceefe36103d4ccde41eecb1c317470" alt="5 Set Up Stream JP" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/5.SetUpStream.JPG" />

Choose the game you’re playing and enter a stream title.

Then, adjust your stream quality settings (resolution etc.) based on your preference and network.

* [Learn more about stream settings](../getting-started/streaming-settings)

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## 6. Go Live

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/beamxr/KbGmRHQu-ZFYUvI1/images/6.EntireView.JPG?fit=max&auto=format&n=KbGmRHQu-ZFYUvI1&q=85&s=462b887be44fc716e7df48534f7a6289" alt="6 Entire View JP" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/6.EntireView.JPG" />

Tap **Go Live** to start streaming instantly.

<Warning>
  You’ll be asked what to share — be sure to select **Entire View** to capture your full VR gameplay.
</Warning>

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## 7.  Seamless Multitasking - See chat in-game

<iframe class="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/r8-eYswlJmI?si=U3tg4P3oF71lXQxS" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen />

Once you're live, you can view your stream chat directly in the BeamXR Live app.

If you enable **Seamless Multitasking** in your Quest **Experimental Features**, you can keep the BeamXR Live window open while in-game - perfect for monitoring your live chat.

Most players drag the window **above or below the main action** so it stays out of the way.

<Warning>
  This is a **Meta experimental feature**, so there may be quirks. Use at your own risk.
</Warning>

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