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How to share or edit a Periscope broadcast

How can I share my broadcast on X?

You can share your broadcasts on X if you’ve connected your X account to your Periscope account. 

If you created your Periscope account using your X account, you should be all set to share to X. If this isn’t the case, you’ll be prompted to connect your X account in the Broadcast Tab. Once you’ve connected your X account, you can follow the steps below to share a broadcast to X.

How to share your broadcasts on X
Step 1

Go to the Broadcast Tab and tap the X icon above Go LIVE. 

Step 2

If you haven’t connected your X account to your Periscope account, you’ll be prompted to complete this.

Step 3

Once your X account is connected, make sure the X icon on the Broadcast Tab is on, by selecting X Post ON. You can stop sharing your broadcasts at any time by tapping the X icon on the Broadcast Tab and selecting X Post OFF.

Step 4

During your broadcast, you can share it with your X followers by swiping right and tapping the Share button. Then select X, compose your post, and tap the Post button to share.

Step 5

After your broadcast, you can share it with your X followers by going to your Broadcasts. Then select the replay you’d like to share, scroll down, and tap the Share button. Finally, select X, compose your post and tap the Post button to share.

Step 1

Go to the Broadcast Tab and tap the X icon above Go LIVE. 

Step 2

If you haven’t connected your X account to your Periscope account, you’ll be prompted to complete this.

Step 3

Once your X account is connected, make sure the X icon on the Broadcast Tab is tapped on, by selecting X Post ON. You can stop sharing your broadcasts at any time by tapping the X icon on the Broadcast Tab and selecting X Post OFF.

Step 4

As you start your broadcast, you can post it out by tapping the X icon on the Broadcast Tab, and selecting Posting to X as @_____.

Step 5

After your broadcast, you can post it out by going to your Broadcasts, selecting the replay you’d like to share, and tapping Share Broadcast. Tap Share on X, then compose your post, and tap the post button to share.​

How do I make edits to my broadcast?

You can edit your broadcast titles, change your thumbnail, and select a custom start point for your replays. All edits will be visible in the replay, and thumbnail and start point edits will be reflected in posts.

Keep in mind that broadcast titles can only be edited up to three times. Additionally, it will take up to 15 minutes for edits to appear in X, and up to a minute for them to appear in Periscope.

To make edits to your broadcast

  1. Go to Broadcasts on your Periscope profile.
  2. Select the broadcast you want to edit.
  3. Tap the more (…) icon  in the bottom right of the screen.
  4. Select Edit Broadcast.
  5. Make any edits to the broadcast title, start point, or thumbnail.
  6. Tap Done.

An Edit Broadcast option will also show up right after you end your broadcast.

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