Before You Dive In

This article is one step from our Master Help Guide: All About Communities. We recommend starting with the visual walkthrough video and examples inside the Master Help Guide before diving into the technical setup below.

Each Master Help Guide acts as your project plan - teaching you the feature, laying out the steps in the right order, and linking to every resource you’ll need along the way.

Community Go Live: Live Streaming Feature Overview

The Community Go Live feature inside Ivorey™ gives you a simple, built-in way to connect with your audience in real time without needing external tools like Zoom or Google Meet. Whether you’re hosting workshops, coaching sessions, live Q&As, or community events, Go Live allows you to engage your members directly inside your community space, so you can:

Stream live video to your entire community or a specific group.
Host interactive sessions with real-time messaging through the built-in chat.
Deliver trainings or workshops without sending members to another platform.
Centralize all your content (courses, community posts, livestreams) in one place.
Increase member engagement by offering more opportunities for face-to-face connection.

Go Live keeps everything inside your ecosystem, making it easier for members to show up and easier for you to run your sessions.

Click here to compare the GoLive feature vs using Zoom

✅ Go Live:

Members can join directly from your community; no download, no waiting room, no external links.
Streams appear inside your community feed, events, or groups and members can engage, comment, or rewatch without leaving the platform.
Replays save automatically inside the community and stay accessible to your members. No manual uploading required.
Real-time comments inside your community chat. Chat remains visible for replay viewers.
Large-group friendly.
Alerts your members with in-platform and push notifications when you go live (based on your settings).
Members can join from the mobile app or desktop browser with full functionality.
Your logo, colors, and brand environment remain intact.
Focuses on content delivery, engagement, and retention. Perfect for cohort calls, courses, challenges, and Q&As.

⚠️ Zoom/Google Meet:

Requires generating and sending meeting links, managing permissions, and relying on third-party apps.
No native community integration; you must embed or manually share replays.
Requires downloading, organizing, and re-uploading recordings (unless you pay for advanced cloud storage).
Chat disappears unless you manually export it.
Strict attendee limits unless you upgrade to business/enterprise tiers.
Requires emailing or messaging reminders manually.
Generally mobile-friendly, but still requires app downloads or browser plugin permissions.
Branded experience not possible without expensive enterprise tiers.
Built for meetings, presentations, and corporate communication not community connection.

Click here for example use cases for using GoLive in your community

Weekly or monthly community Q&A sessions
Live coaching or mentorship calls
Guest expert sessions
Onboarding or welcome orientations
Challenge events or workshop series
Co-working sessions or office hours

Livestream Inside Communities

You can now host live sessions directly inside your Ivorey community spaces - no extra tools or links required. Whether it’s a group coaching call, a live Q&A, or an intimate check-in with your students, Go Live makes it easier than ever to foster meaningful connection right where your community already gathers.

Click here for the written steps

Once inside your community group, you’ll land on the Discussion tab - this is your main feed.
To start a live stream, click the Go Live button (the red video camera icon) right next to where you can write a post.
A new window will pop up. If your group has multiple channels, select which one you want to go live in.
Toggle on your Camera and Microphone. The first time you do this, your browser will ask for permission - click Allow.
Choose your video source. You can connect external streaming software or select Meeting Room, which works like Google Meet or Zoom.
Enter your Title and Description for the livestream
Choose your settings:
- Keep as Post – saves the live replay in your discussion thread.
- Notify Members – sends a push notifications to all members who have the Kollab app.
Click Go Live to start your session.
The meeting room will open. Use the bottom controls to toggle your audio and video, or share your screen.
On the right-hand side, you can view participants, open chat, see reactions, and manage raised hands.
When finished, click End Session in the bottom-right corner and confirm.

Different Modes to Go Live Inside Communities

Option 1: Meeting Room Mode (Most Popular)

Use Meeting Room Mode when you want face-to-face collaboration - coaching calls, live workshops, or office hours. Everyone is present in the same space, with the host managing who can speak, present, or share screens.

Preview camera and microphone before joining.
Distinct Host and Attendee roles with granular permissions.
Live text chat alongside video.
Screen share (window or full desktop).
Emoji reactions and Raise Hand to request the mic.
Dynamic layouts: Grid for collaboration, Speaker for presentations.
Multi-participant support for panels and roundtables.
Optional recording so you can post a replay after the session.

Option 2: Stream Software Mode

Choose this when you already produce video through external software (OBS, Zoom, StreamYard). You’ll connect your encoder using the provided Stream Key & URL, and your community will watch and interact via chat and reactions.

Auto-generated Stream Key and Stream URL to connect your encoder.
Low-latency playback powered by Media-Core.
Viewer chat and emoji reactions for real-time feedback.
Use your existing cameras, scenes, and overlays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between Meeting Room and Stream Software modes?

Meeting Room is interactive which is great for workshops and coaching. Stream Software brings in a broadcast from tools like OBS or Zoom and shows them through your community.

Do members need to install anything to join?

No extra installs are required. Members can join from supported desktop browsers or the Kollab mobile app when signed in.

Can I record a session and share a replay?

Yes. When recording is enabled, a replay can be shared with your members after processing, so anyone who missed the live session can catch up.

Can I restrict access to live sessions?

Yes. Hosts Go Live inside private channels or paid groups so only the right members can join. Pair with Community Events for scheduling and reminders.

What if my encoder won’t connect in Stream Software Mode?

Double-check the Stream URL/Key, confirm you selected Stream Software Mode, and start your broadcast from the encoder. Test a few minutes before showtime.

Is there chat moderation?

Hosts can oversee chat during the session, remove disruptive participants, and manage speaking permissions to keep the event smooth.

Can I bring in guest speakers?

Yes. You can invite guests to join and assign host/speaking permissions during the session for full control.

Can I schedule a live event?

Yes, you can learn how to here.

Next Steps

If you’ve completed the steps above, head back to the Master Help Guide on Communities to move onto the next phase.

Each Master Help Guide acts as your project plan - teaching you the feature, laying out the steps in the right order, and linking to every resource you’ll need along the way.

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