YouTube’s Loop control repeats a playlist during ordinary playback; it does not turn that playlist into a livestream. To broadcast repeated exam-preparation videos as a live event, send a video feed to YouTube Live through an encoder on a computer. Choose the workflow that matches what you want viewers to see.
Choose between playlist replay and a livestream
| Your goal | Workflow | What repeats | Is it a live event? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let someone replay the lessons in a playlist | Use YouTube’s playlist Loop control | The playlist during regular playback | No |
| Broadcast the lessons as a live event | Send a repeated video feed to YouTube Live using an encoder | The video feed provided by the encoder | Yes, if your channel is eligible and you have the necessary rights |
The built-in control is the simplest choice when viewers only need the videos to play repeatedly. An actual livestream is a separate setup: an encoder sends video to YouTube using a stream URL and key. YouTube’s instructions cover encoder streaming and HLS, but do not provide a complete OBS recipe for making a playlist loop. Follow current instructions for the encoder and protocol you choose.
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Loop a playlist for ordinary YouTube playback
- Open a video that is part of the playlist and start playback.
- Expand the playlist box.
- Select Loop. YouTube says the video or playlist will repeat continuously. See YouTube’s playlist looping instructions.
This repeats playback for the viewer; it does not create a live event, send an encoder feed, or make the playlist appear in YouTube Live.
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Broadcast repeated videos as a live event
1. Confirm the channel can livestream
YouTube requires a verified channel and no live-streaming restrictions in the previous 90 days. Check current eligibility and setup details in YouTube’s live-streaming instructions before preparing the event.
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2. Prepare a computer-based encoder feed
Use encoder software on a computer to send the video feed to YouTube with the stream URL and stream key. OBS is listed in YouTube’s HLS encoder guidance, but the official pages cited here do not specify a tested playlist-loop sequence for a particular OBS version or operating system. Follow the current instructions for your encoder and selected protocol; do not assume that YouTube’s playlist Loop control supplies the encoder feed. See YouTube’s HLS setup guidance.
A computer capable of running encoder software is relevant to this route; the available guidance does not establish that you need to buy a dedicated streaming PC. If your current computer cannot run an encoder, assess that limitation before considering equipment.
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3. Preview, test and monitor
Use YouTube Live Control Room to check the preview before starting the event. YouTube recommends testing the stream and monitoring audio and video quality. Confirm that the intended lesson video and sound are reaching the preview, then monitor the event while it runs. Refer to YouTube’s current encoder-streaming guidance for the applicable setup steps.
4. Clear rights for every element
Before streaming, confirm you have the rights to use each lesson video, soundtrack, graphic and other included material. YouTube scans live streams for matches to third-party content. A match can lead to a warning, placeholder, temporary interruption or termination. Even if you have a licence, the rights owner may need to allowlist your channel through Content ID for the stream to avoid interruption. YouTube’s live-stream copyright guidance explains the process, and its terms of service require you to have the necessary rights.
These requirements apply to an Indian exam-preparation playlist as they do to other content; the guidance cited here does not establish an India-specific exception. A licence should cover the planned use, and it does not necessarily replace the need for a channel allowlist.
5. Plan for long sessions
YouTube says streams shorter than 12 hours can be automatically archived, while a stream exceeding 12 hours may not be captured at all. YouTube recommends keeping a local backup. DVR rewind may also be limited or unavailable for streams longer than 12 hours. If you need a recording or rewind for students, plan around those limits instead of relying on the livestream archive. See YouTube’s archive guidance and DVR guidance.
Troubleshoot the common setup failures
- The playlist repeats, but viewers do not see a livestream: You are using the playback Loop control. Set up a separate encoder feed and start the event through YouTube Live.
- You cannot start a live event: Check that the channel is verified and has had no live-streaming restrictions in the previous 90 days. Review YouTube’s current eligibility guidance.
- YouTube shows a copyright warning or interrupts the stream: Check rights for every video and other included element. Contact the rights owner about Content ID allowlisting if you are licensed, and review YouTube’s live-stream copyright guidance.
- The event is long, but no archive is available: A stream exceeding 12 hours may not be captured. Keep a local recording if you need a dependable copy; do not rely on DVR rewind being available for a stream over 12 hours.
- You are unsure how to make the playlist repeat inside the encoder: YouTube’s cited HLS material identifies encoder support but does not supply a complete OBS playlist-loop procedure. Check the current instructions for your encoder version and operating system rather than assuming the ordinary YouTube Loop setting controls the outgoing feed.
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