Instagram: How to Cancel a Scheduled Live Video

Users can remove livestreams from their calendar

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Instagram introduced the ability for users to schedule Instagram Live livestreams up to three months in advance. If you schedule a livestream but later need to cancel it, our guide will show you how this is done.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram application on iOS.

Step 1: On the Instagram Live camera screen, tap the calendar icon on the left side of the screen.



Screenshot of the Instagram Live camera screen with a red arrow pointing at the calendar icon on the left side of the screen

Step 2: Tap the three dots to the right of the livestream you need to cancel.


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