Five minutes or longer

No, Facebook does not restrict live videos to only 5 minutes. Facebook Live sessions can last up to 8 hours for both mobile and computer, allowing for extensive, real-time broadcasts. [1, 2, 3, 4]  

Key Facebook Live Facts (as of 2026): 

• Duration: Maximum of 8 hours per stream. 

• Storage Update: Starting in Feb 2025, Live videos are automatically deleted 30 days after broadcast. 

• Requirements: To go live, profiles/pages typically need to be at least 60 days old and have at least 100 followers. [2, 5, 6, 7]  

While some users might experience technical issues that cause short streams, the official platform limit remains 8 hours. [2, 8]  

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.facebook.com/help/www/1534561009906955?locale=af_ZA

[2] https://www.facebook.com/help/www/1534561009906955

[3] https://www.facebook.com/business/help/2837925019861677

[4] https://scos.co.uk/troubleshooting/blink/blink-no-247-recording/

[5] https://www.facebook.com/groups/1090548533164001/posts/1187151653503688/

[6] https://www.eventlive.pro/blog/facebook-live-videos-auto-delete

[7] https://www.facebook.com/help/iphone-app/1636872026560015

[8] https://onestream.live/blog/facebook-live-streaming/

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