# How To Communicate and Interact with Guests During a Live Stream

> EventLive is a one-way live streaming platform. This means:

Source: https://www.eventlive.pro/help/how-to-communicate-and-interact-with-guests-during-a-live-stream  
Section: EventLive Help Center › Using EventLive › Inviting and Managing Guests  
Updated: 2026-06-30

## One-Way Streaming: What to Expect

EventLive is a one-way live streaming platform. This means:

- Guests can watch your broadcast, but you cannot see or hear your guests.
- Guests cannot see or hear each other during the stream.
- The experience is similar to watching a TV broadcast, not a video call like Zoom.

## How Guests Can Interact: The Real-Time Guestbook

EventLive offers a real-time guestbook for interaction during your event. Here’s how it works:

- Guests can leave messages in the guestbook as the event is happening.
- Messages appear in real time for everyone to see.
- Guests can also upload photos to the guestbook.
- After the event, you can download a PDF with all the messages and photos.

## Important Notes

- Guests do not need to log in or create an account to watch or use the guestbook. They just click the link and join.
- The guestbook is the main way for guests to interact during the stream.
- There is no option for guests to speak, appear on video, or be unmuted during the stream.
- If you want to feature remote speeches or additional speakers, only the host/broadcaster can be on the stream. Guests cannot join the broadcast with video or audio.

## Troubleshooting Tips

- If guests cannot see the guestbook, remind them to scroll down the event page.
- If messages are not appearing, refresh the page or check your internet connection.
- If a guest cannot upload a photo, make sure the file size is not too large and the internet connection is stable.

## Additional Tips

- You can run a free test event to try out the guestbook and streaming features before your real event.
- After your event, download the guestbook PDF to keep all the messages and photos as a memory.
- You can see a sample event page with the guestbook here: [Sample Page](https://evt.live/wedding-sample-pro)

## Summary

- EventLive is a one-way stream: guests watch, but are not seen or heard.
- The guestbook is the main way to interact—guests can send messages and photos in real time.
- No login is required for guests.
- Only the host/broadcaster can be on video or audio.