If you are new to YouTube and are creating an account for the first time this is a quick and easy step by step guide of how to create a youtube channel and make it ready for live streaming. 

To start, create an account on YouTube. Like most social media and streaming services, YouTube will walk you through the basic set up when creating an account. Once the account has been created it's time to make a channel. Here are step by step instructions on how to start your channel and activate live streaming on your account. 

• Click the upload icon, a camera with a plus in the center, in the upper right hand corner.
• Click Go Live.
• After clicking Go Live:
• Click Get Started
  • Create a YouTube Channel
  • Choose how to create your channel
    • Use your name
      • OR
    • Use custom name
      • Create your Channel Name
      • You can use your brand's name or another name. A good channel name represents you and your content. You can change your channel name at any time.
      • Once you have chosen your channel name, Click Create
    • Upload a Profile Picture
      • Your profile picture appears next to your videos, comments, and other places. It's your signature image on YouTube.
      • This is where your logo would go
      • Recommended round or square photos 800 x 800 pixels.
    • Tell viewers about your channel
      • Let viewers know what or whom your videos are about. Your description can show up in search results and other places.
    • Add links to your sites
      • Sharing links helps viewers stay connected with you and your latest videos.
      • These links can be your website URL, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages
• Once you have added in all your information
  • Click the upload icon, a camera with a plus in the center, in the upper right hand corner.
  • Click Go Live
  • YouTube will prompt you to activate your live streaming account.
  • It takes 24 hours to activate your account for live streaming. Once activated, you can go live instantly.