What should you do if the Facebook destination is stuck at "starting 1/2"?

Read below to find some of the recommended troubleshooting tips for Facebook.

Important note: If a friend has shared their Facebook destination using the StreamShare feature they may also need to add Switchboard as an approved App.

Try this troubleshooting tip first:

Press the "Stop streaming" button next to the destination, wait about 20 seconds, and then start streaming again.

Troubleshooting to a Facebook Page or Profile:
You may need to verify that Switchboard is an active app in the business integration section of your Facebook account. 

Step 1

Use this link to see if Switchboard is listed as an approved app:

Business Integrations Connected to Your Facebook Account

Step 2

If you do not see Switchboard Live listed as an active app:

Search for Switchboard Live in the field on the right.

Click the Switchboard Live logo to add it as an approved app.

Step 3

Once Switchboard is listed as an Approved App.

Click on the View and Edit Button.

Step 4

Enable permissions for Switchboard Live.

Troubleshooting to a  Facebook Group

If you are having trouble streaming to a Facebook Group, one or all three of the tips in this section may fix the problem.

Stream to Facebook Groups with Switchboard Cloud

How to verify that I am an Admin of a Facebook Group

Add Switchboard as an Approved app to my Facebook Account

Important note: If a friend has shared their Facebook Group using the StreamShare feature they may also need to add Switchboard as an approved App.

Suggested Workaround

Please try the steps found in this support article: Add the Facebook Destination as a Custom RTMP destination  if you are still experiencing issues.

Additional Facebook Resources below:
How do I edit the privacy and settings for my business integrations or remove them from Facebook?