There are Facebook users who want to delete their recently broadcasted live video. Some wish to delete it because they made a mistake during the broadcast or simply want to remove it from their profile.
Embarrassing content can be frustrating. However, there’s no need to worry since deleting a Facebook live video is possible.
In this article, you will learn all the information and a step-by-step guide on how to delete your Facebook Live.
How to Delete a Live Video from Facebook from Your Timeline
Once the broadcast ends, it will seem like you cannot delete the video from being posted in your timeline. This can be annoying, especially if you know that the live video can embarrass you.
Good thing that there is a way to remove a Facebook Live video with these few steps:
- First, go to the "More" tab on your profile and click "Videos." Here, you will see a list of all the videos you've ever posted, both live and recorded.
- Find the Live video you want to delete and hover over it. A menu will appear with the option to "Edit."
📝 Note You can easily edit your Facebook live video rather than removing it altogether. |
- If editing is not considered, select "Delete Video."
- Confirm that you want to delete your Facebook Live video, which will be removed from your timeline.
Knowing this will only delete the video from your timeline is essential. If someone else has shared the video, it will remain visible on their profile.
Can You Delete a Live Video From the Published Videos Page?
Deleting Facebook Live video posts from your timeline is easy, but removing a Live video you were tagged in can be challenging. You cannot delete someone else’s Live video, as only the publisher of the video can do that.
You can contact the publisher and ask them to remove the tag. If they are unresponsive, you can untag yourself by doing the following:
- Go to the video and tap the three dots in the bottom right corner.
- From there, select "Remove Me From Video." This will untag you from the video and remove it from your profile.
📝 Note The video will still be viewable on the Published Videos Page, but you will no longer be tagged. |
How to Delete a Scheduled Live Video on Facebook
The process is pretty straightforward if you're wondering how to delete scheduled Facebook Live video posts. First, open up the scheduling tool and locate the video in question. Then, click the gear icon next to the video and select "Delete." Confirm that you want to delete the video, which will be removed from your schedule.
These are the simple steps you can follow if you’re struggling with deleting your FB Live videos. You can always explore the Facebook platform and see other alternatives that can work.
💡Did You Know Buzz Sumo’s study shows that a good Facebook Live video lasts 15 to 20 minutes. Anything longer than that can decrease audience engagement with the live video. |
The Takeaway
Since it came out, Facebook Live has enjoyed incredible popularity as a great way to connect with followers and build relationships. However, if you make a mistake during a Live video, learning to delete a Facebook Live video is essential to protect your reputation.
FAQs on Deleting an FB Live Video
What happens when you delete a live video on Facebook?
If the broadcast is deleted after it has ended, only that specific broadcast is deleted. You’ll receive a warning before deleting the live broadcast if it is crossposted.
Can streamers see who is watching Facebook Live?
They can only see who’s watching their live video during the broadcast.
