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EveryCord or Facebook Live: how to put your iPhone screen on Facebook
Facebook Live is free in the Facebook app, but Facebook's help pages, read on October 21, 2026, require an account at least 60 days old and 100 followers on a Page or professional mode profile, and put screen sharing in Live Producer on a computer. EveryCord, also free, streams the whole iPhone screen to Facebook as a custom RTMPS output with the server URL and stream key, and to YouTube and Twitch at the same time.
- Price
- Both free; EveryCord has no subscription. Facebook sells Stars
- Requirements
- Facebook: account 60 days old, 100 followers on a Page or professional mode profile. EveryCord: none
- Screen streaming
- Facebook: Live Producer on a desktop or laptop. EveryCord: whole iPhone screen
- Stream key
- Facebook: Server URL and key from facebook.com/live/create, RTMPS supported
- Several platforms at once
- EveryCord: up to three outputs. Facebook app: Facebook only
- Guests
- Facebook app: up to three, mobile only. EveryCord: up to three co-hosts
Going live from the Facebook app
Facebook's help pages state the same requirements everywhere: your account must be at least 60 days old, your Page or professional mode profile needs at least 100 followers, and going live from a Page needs Facebook access or task access to create content.
In the app you tap What's on your mind, then Live video, choose your audience, add a description and effects, and tap Go live. Page lives are Public by default. Tap Finish to end. Published Live videos stay on your Page or profile for 30 days, then they are removed.
You can invite up to three guests to a Live video, and Facebook says that feature is only available on mobile. Screen sharing is listed under Live Producer, and the page says you need a desktop or laptop computer to use it.
EveryCord is made by Symaro, LLC, so this comparison is not independent. Each fact about Facebook Live is what Facebook's own help pages and App Store listing said on October 21, 2026.
Streaming software: server URL and stream key
Facebook's streaming software page says the feature is only available on a computer. At facebook.com/live/create you choose where the video appears, select Streaming software as the source, and copy the Server URL and stream key. Facebook says to enable a secure RTMPS connection if your software supports it.
A standard key is valid only for the current stream, and once your encoder starts you have up to 5 hours to go live. A persistent stream key, turned on under Advanced Settings, can be reused, one live video at a time. Anyone with the key can stream to your post.
Facebook Gaming works the same way: a gaming video creator Page, a stream key from the Creator portal, and an encoder. Live videos can run up to 8 hours.
Where EveryCord fits
EveryCord streams the iPhone or iPad screen to any RTMP or RTMPS server with a stream key, so Facebook Live is a custom output. Copy the Server URL and key from Facebook's setup page, paste them into EveryCord, start the broadcast from Apple's recording controls, then click Go live on Facebook when the preview appears.
The same broadcast can also go to YouTube and Twitch, up to three outputs, each straight from the device at up to 720p at 30 fps and about 3 Mbps. If one output drops, the others keep running. No EveryCord account is needed for a custom RTMP output.
Facebook's own requirements still apply to your account. EveryCord adds no follower or age rule, and when you are not live it saves screen recordings with no watermark or time limit.
Side by side
| EveryCord | Facebook Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; no subscription or paid upgrade | Free app with in-app purchases such as Stars |
| Requirements | None; destinations apply their own rules | Account 60 days old; 100 followers on a Page or professional mode profile |
| iPhone screen | Whole screen | Through Live Producer on a desktop or laptop |
| Camera | Floating camera window (iOS 18 or later) | Camera live from the app, with effects |
| Stream key | Any RTMP or RTMPS server | From facebook.com/live/create; RTMPS if supported |
| Several platforms at once | Up to three outputs | Facebook only from the app |
| Guests | Up to three co-hosts from their own iPhones | Up to three guests, mobile only |
| Recording | No watermark or time limit; editor and captions | Published Live videos kept for 30 days |
Where Facebook Live may suit you better
- Your audience is on Facebook and you meet the 60 day and 100 follower rules. Going live from the app takes a few taps with no stream key.
- You want guests on camera inside Facebook, up to three at a time, which Facebook offers on mobile.
- You want Facebook's own tools: audience selection, scheduling, polls, a Community Manager for chat, and Stars.
- You already use a computer with Live Producer and want its screen sharing and stream metrics.
Where EveryCord may suit you better
- You want your iPhone screen on Facebook Live without a desktop encoder. EveryCord sends it from the phone with the stream key.
- You want Facebook, YouTube and Twitch at the same time from one device, up to three outputs.
- You stream from an iPad, or you want a camera bubble over the screen with Show my camera on iOS 18 or later.
- You also record: screen recordings with no watermark or time limit, automatic English captions, facecam and an editor.
Questions and answers
Is EveryCord a free alternative to Facebook Live for iPhone?
For streaming your iPhone screen, yes. EveryCord is free with no subscription and sends the screen to Facebook with your stream key, and to YouTube and Twitch at the same time.
Can I stream my iPhone screen to Facebook Live?
Yes. Get the Server URL and stream key at facebook.com/live/create, add them as a custom RTMP output in EveryCord, start the broadcast, then click Go live on Facebook when the preview shows.
What are the requirements to go live on Facebook?
Facebook's help pages say your account must be at least 60 days old and your Page or professional mode profile needs at least 100 followers. Pages also need Facebook access or task access to create content.
Can you share your screen in the Facebook app?
Facebook's page says screen sharing is through Live Producer on a desktop or laptop computer. The mobile instructions do not mention it.
Does Facebook Live support RTMPS?
Yes. Facebook's streaming software page says to enable a secure connection (RTMPS) if your software supports it. EveryCord supports RTMPS outputs.
Sources
- Facebook Help Center: Go live on Facebook using streaming software
- Meta Business Help Center: How to go live on Facebook with streaming software
- Meta Business Help Center: How to go live on Facebook from a mobile device
- Meta Business Help Center: Facebook Live events guidance (screen sharing and guests)
- Facebook on the App Store
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EveryCord is made by Symaro, LLC, so this comparison is not independent. Each fact about Facebook Live is what its own pages or App Store listing said on October 21, 2026, in US dollars, and nothing here was tested on a device. Plans and prices change often, so check the sources before you rely on them. EveryCord facts were checked on October 21, 2026 against EveryCord 2.5 on the App Store.