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title: Embedded Live Streaming
description: "**Embed live-streaming YouTube videos in your ConnectionPoint campaign to showcase events and creations, or just provide an opportunity for your potential supporters to see who you are!** ### **What is an embedded live stream?** When you [live stream on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/product-features/live/),…"
url: "https://connectionpoint.com/help/docs/embedded-live-streaming/"
updated: "2023-12-21"
category: "Help Guide / Apps & Integrations"
tags:
  - crowdfunding information
  - live streaming
  - YouTube
---

# Embedded Live Streaming

**Embed live-streaming YouTube videos in your ConnectionPoint campaign to showcase events and creations, or just provide an opportunity for your potential supporters to see who you are!**

### **What is an embedded live stream?**

When you [live stream on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/product-features/live/), embedding this stream onto your campaign means visitors to that campaign do not have to view your live stream on a separate page. The video will appear directly in your [Media Gallery](https://connectionpoint.com/help/docs/all-about-your-media-gallery/) or [campaign story](https://connectionpoint.com/help/docs/how-to-insert-video-into-your-story/) (depending on which you prefer), allowing supporters to contribute as they're watching or listening!

PLUS - you can also create an overlay for live contributions. With this feature, every time someone contributes to your cause, a small pop-up appears, showcasing the enthusiasm of other supporters. Imagine the impact this could have on potential contributors as they witness the excitement and momentum of your campaign!

### **Why would embedding a live stream in your ConnectionPoint campaign be useful?**

Three reasons:

1. **Social proof**
   - Social proof is the idea that humans are more likely to do something if they see others doing it first. This is where the live-contribution overlay comes in handy!
2. **Trust and transparency**
   - Live streaming shows potential supporters who you are, which brings a sense of trust. And crowdfunding requires strong trust in a campaign owner.
3. **Remove barriers to contributing**
   - Live streaming puts the Contribution button and rewards list directly by the video feed. Anything between the moment someone wants to contribute - even just a couple clicks to another website - creates a 'barrier' that could result in that person not contributing. It could be they change their mind quickly, or a technical issue prevents them from contributing at that moment, and they simply forget to return.

### **How to embed live streaming into your campaign**

It's simpler than it sounds! [Click here for the how-to.](https://connectionpoint.com/help/docs/live-streaming-on-your-campaign/) ***Please note only live streams via YouTube are supported.**

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