What is a Facebook Stream Key?
A Facebook Stream Key is a private code that authorises an external app or streaming tool to send a live video stream to your Facebook Live setup. In Live Cricket Scoring, this key connects your cricket broadcast to your Facebook profile, page, or group so the match can go live with a cricket scoreboard overlay.
Use “Streaming Software,” not “Webcam.” Webcam starts a direct camera broadcast. Streaming Software is the option that gives you the Stream Key needed for Live Cricket Scoring.
Your Progress — 4 Steps
1
Open Facebook
Click Live Video
2
Choose Go Live
Start setup now
3
Streaming Software
Select source
4
Copy Key
Paste into app
Step 1 of 4

Open Facebook & Click Live Video

Open Facebook in your desktop browser and log in to the account you want to use for the cricket broadcast. On the home screen, look at the post composer where you normally create a post. Click the Live Video icon.

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Facebook home screen showing the Live Video button used to start a live broadcast

Click Live Video
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What to do: Click the red Live Video icon in the Facebook post composer.
Step 1 complete
Next: choose Go Live
Step 2 of 4

Choose “Go Live”

Facebook will show live video options. Choose Go Live if you want to set up the broadcast now and copy your Stream Key. Do not choose Create Live Video Event unless you want to schedule the live broadcast for later.

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"Facebook Live setup page showing the Go Live option for starting a live broadcast

Choose Go Live
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Go Live: best for copying your Stream Key now
Create Event: use only for scheduled streams
Step 2 complete
Next: select Streaming Software
Step 3 of 4

Select “Streaming Software” as the Video Source

On the video source screen, Facebook may show two options: Webcam and Streaming Software. Select Streaming Software. This is the option that displays the Stream Key needed by Live Cricket Scoring.

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Facebook Live Producer screen showing Streaming Software selected with the Stream Key copy option

Select Streaming Software
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What to do: Select Streaming Software, then look for the Streaming Software Setup section below it.
Step 3 complete
Next: copy the Stream Key
Step 4 of 4

Copy the Stream Key & Paste It into Live Cricket Scoring

In the Streaming Software Setup section, click Copy next to the Stream Key. Open Live Cricket Scoring, go to the Facebook Live broadcast settings, and paste the key into the Facebook Stream Key field.

Security note: Do not share the Stream Key with viewers. Share the Facebook Live link after the broadcast starts, not the private Stream Key.
Item Who uses it? Purpose
Facebook Stream Key Scorer or broadcaster Connects Live Cricket Scoring to Facebook Live
Facebook Live Link Spectators Lets viewers watch the match on Facebook
Live Scorecard Link Spectators Lets viewers follow ball-by-ball score in a browser
Setup complete
You can now create your match and go live

You’re Ready to Stream Cricket on Facebook Live

After the Stream Key is saved in Live Cricket Scoring, create your cricket match, start scoring, and press Go Live. Your match can stream to Facebook Live with a scoreboard overlay that updates as you score ball by ball.

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Facebook Stream Key FAQs

What is a Facebook Stream Key?

A Facebook Stream Key is a private code that allows an external app or streaming tool to send a live video broadcast to your Facebook Live setup.

Where do I find my Facebook Stream Key?

Open Facebook, click Live Video, choose Go Live, select Streaming Software as the video source, then copy the Stream Key from the Streaming Software Setup section.

Should I choose Webcam or Streaming Software?

Choose Streaming Software. Webcam is for a direct camera broadcast. Streaming Software is the option that gives you a Stream Key for Live Cricket Scoring.

Can I use the Facebook Stream Key for cricket live streaming?

Yes. Paste the Facebook Stream Key into Live Cricket Scoring to broadcast your cricket match on Facebook Live with a scoreboard overlay.

Is the Facebook Stream Key the same as the Facebook Live link?

No. The Stream Key is private and connects the app to Facebook Live. The Facebook Live link is what you share with spectators so they can watch.

Do spectators need my Stream Key?

No. Spectators should never receive your Stream Key. Share only the Facebook Live link or the live scorecard link.