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To let someone else manage a YouTube channel’s live streams, first make sure the channel is eligible, then invite that person in YouTube Studio under Settings → Permissions and assign the right role. A Manager or Editor can manage live streams; a Viewer cannot. Editors cannot change permissions or reset a stream key, so choose a Manager for those administrative tasks.
Check whether the channel can go live
Before changing access, confirm that the channel is verified and has had no live-streaming restrictions in the preceding 90 days. YouTube also states that a person must be at least 16 years old to live stream. Assigning someone a role does not bypass these eligibility requirements. See YouTube’s live-streaming eligibility guidance.
Invite someone to manage live streams
- Open YouTube Studio. Sign in with an account that can manage channel access.
- Open permissions. In Studio, select Settings → Permissions.
- Invite the delegate. Enter their email address, choose a role from the Access selector, and send the invitation. YouTube says an invitation expires after 30 days.
- Have them accept and select the channel. The delegate should open YouTube Studio and use the channel selector to confirm they are acting on the intended channel.
- Open Live Control Room. In Studio, choose Create → Go live. The channel owner should handle any verification prompt or access change the delegate cannot complete.
For current desktop instructions, see YouTube’s guide to adding or removing access with channel permissions. Interface labels may change, and not every action is available in every delegated context.
Which YouTube role should you assign?
Choose the least-privileged role that lets the person do their job. The key distinction is between operating a stream and administering access or stream keys.
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| Role | Manage live streams | Manage permissions | Reset stream key | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Channel owner or administrator |
| Manager | Yes | Yes | Yes | Delegate who administers access and streams |
| Editor | Yes | No | No | Delegate who operates streams but should not administer access |
| Viewer | No | No | No | Monitoring and viewing settings |
| Subtitle Editor | No | No | No | Subtitle work only |
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Can an Editor go live on a YouTube channel?
Yes. An Editor can manage live streams, but cannot manage channel permissions or reset a stream key. If the delegate needs to invite or remove other people, or reset the key, assign Manager access instead. Only an Owner or Manager can perform those administrative actions under the documented role permissions. See YouTube’s live-stream settings guidance.
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Brand Account roles use a different access model from channel permissions. YouTube directs channel owners to migrate to channel permissions for the current access workflow. After migration, verify the delegate’s assigned role in Studio; do not assume that a legacy Brand Account role maps directly to the same abilities. Follow YouTube’s Brand Account access migration instructions.
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- “Go live” or live streaming is unavailable: Check channel verification and whether live-stream restrictions occurred in the last 90 days. Confirm that the streamer meets YouTube’s minimum age requirement.
- The delegate can view but cannot start or manage a stream: Check that their role is Manager or Editor, not Viewer or Viewer (Limited).
- The delegate needs to add someone or reset a stream key: An Editor cannot do this. An Owner or Manager must handle the permission change or key reset.
- The channel still relies on Brand Account roles: Review YouTube’s migration process, switch to channel permissions where appropriate, then confirm the delegate’s role in Studio.
- The role appears correct but an action remains unavailable: Confirm the delegate has selected the right channel and that the channel remains eligible. YouTube cautions that some actions may not be available when acting as a delegate; its guidance does not identify every account-specific cause.
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