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# Pre-scheduling to automate going Live.

From your Facebook page, create a **Live Video** post.

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2\. Click on the "Connect" option.

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3\. Ensure the **Enable persistent stream key** checkbox option is checked and copy and paste both the **Server URL** and **Persistent Stream Key** into your CWM **Stream Settings** page in the Facebook Persistent Key section.

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4\. Click the **Schedule** button and enter your starting date and time.&#x20;

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5\. Confirm your starting date and time, then click the **Schedule** submit button to save your changes.

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Facebook is not showing my live stream.**

Facebook requires you to schedule each of your live events ahead of time and also requires you to start the live stream at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time.
{% endhint %}