Though the Instagram app already has a “Live” function, users are limited to their cell phones when using this feature. While Instagram has no plans to support a true API, they will allow streaming via a custom RTMP. Instagram is joining the ranks of these streaming platform giants, enabling users to live stream and interact with viewers in real time.

If you’re familiar with Twitch, YouTube Live, or Facebook Live, you know that streamers can choose to go live and play games, host talk shows, play music, craft, or simply just sit and chat. Today we’ll show you how to go live on Instagram right from your desktop. No more going live with just your phone, now you can use your computer and Streamlabs Desktop to create high quality streams using overlays, avatars, custom alerts, and more. Live stream on Instagram with streaming software? You read that right! Instagram finally announced their long awaited Instagram Live Producer.

Keep checking back regularly for updates!

Instagram Live Producer is currently being beta tested and is only available to a small number of users.

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