# Create a live

To create a live from the `Lives` menu, click on the `New Live` button at the top right of the screen to create a new live.

<figure><img src="https://3055204660-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrzBxnWaSListMwx3rzKu%2Fuploads%2FJyhLF0JgwKbxLu74tlDi%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e8da4661-8614-4833-8155-4ad4da4d87e3" alt=""><figcaption><p>“Create live” button on Lives page</p></figcaption></figure>

A drawer will open, allowing you to set up your live:&#x20;

1. Give your Live a **Name**.&#x20;
2. Enter the **Date**, **Time**, **Duration** and **Timezone** of your Live.&#x20;
3. Choose the **video solution** you want to use:&#x20;
   * <mark style="background-color:blue;">Built-in studio</mark> -> Choose this solution if you want a 100% integrated experience.&#x20;
   * <mark style="background-color:red;">Youtube</mark> -> Stream your live on Youtube and embed the Youtube player in your Spot. The live will start automatically on the chosen date.&#x20;
   * <mark style="background-color:purple;">Vimeo</mark> -> Same principle as Youtube&#x20;
   * <mark style="background-color:yellow;">No solution</mark> -> Choose this option if you are not yet sure of which solution you will use or if you want to do a physical event.&#x20;
4. Associate **tags** to your Live to make it easier for your members to find them. :point\_right: [Learn more about tags](https://help.meltingspot.io/english/spot-content/lives/tags-on-live)&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://3055204660-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrzBxnWaSListMwx3rzKu%2Fuploads%2FrkjKo80ljABDnb3XDSt2%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7cba32e7-691e-4033-bfd2-3b212f2a8a98" alt=""><figcaption><p>New live creation drawer </p></figcaption></figure>

Click on `Create`: your live is ready to go!&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
**Good to know**&#x20;

Your live is created but it is not yet visible to your members. Go to the [settings of your live](https://help.meltingspot.io/english/spot-content/lives/access-to-live-settings) to finish configuring it.
{% endhint %}

### Duplicate a live&#x20;

It is possible to duplicate a live. To duplicate a live :&#x20;

* Click on the Duplicate button that appears in the top right-hand corner of the map of the live you wish to duplicate.

<figure><img src="https://3055204660-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrzBxnWaSListMwx3rzKu%2Fuploads%2FTHcGY52ow6pPDsNPyjPA%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1e2dd232-6539-40fa-ab7b-8a69822a3abf" alt=""><figcaption><p>Live Card</p></figcaption></figure>

* The side panel for creating a new live opens. It is pre-filled with the same information as the original live, except for the date and time, which correspond to the current date and time +15min.