To stream on Twitch with OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), follow these steps:
1. Install OBS Studio
– Go to the [official OBS website](https://obsproject.com/) and download OBS Studio for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
– After downloading, install OBS by following the on-screen instructions.
2. Set Up Your Twitch Account
– Go to [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/) and create or log into your account.
– Once logged in, click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select Creator Dashboard.
– In the left menu, go to Settings > Stream.
– Copy your Stream Key, which is required to link OBS to your Twitch account.
3. Configure OBS Studio for Twitch Streaming
– Open OBS Studio.
– When you first launch OBS, you can either use the Auto-Configuration Wizard or manually set up the stream.
Manually Configure Stream Settings:
– Click Settings in the lower-right corner.
– Go to the Stream tab.
– Under Service, select Twitch.
– Paste your Stream Key (which you copied earlier from your Twitch settings) into the Stream Key field.
– Click OK to save the settings.
4. Set Up Your Scene
– In OBS, you’ll need to create scenes and sources to show what you want to stream.
Add a Scene:
– Click the “+” button under the Scenes box on the lower-left side.
– Name your scene (e.g., “Main Stream”).
Add Sources:
– Under Sources, click the “+” button to add sources such as:
– Display Capture: To stream your entire screen.
– Window Capture: To capture a specific program or game window.
– Game Capture: For capturing full-screen games (best for gaming streams).
– Video Capture Device: To use your webcam.
– Audio Input Capture: To add your microphone audio.
– Audio Output Capture: To capture desktop audio (like game or system sound).
5. Configure Audio Settings
– Make sure your microphone and system sounds are configured correctly.
– Go to the Audio tab in Settings to adjust your microphone, desktop audio, and other audio settings.
6. Set Stream Quality and Bitrate
– Go to the Output tab in Settings.
– Under Streaming, you can adjust the video bitrate (recommendation: 2500-6000 kbps depending on your internet speed).
– If you’re not sure about the bitrate, check [Twitch’s recommended bitrate settings](https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/recommended-broadcast-settings?language=en_US).
7. Start Streaming
– When everything is set up, click Start Streaming in the main OBS window.
– Your stream will now go live on Twitch.
8. Monitor Your Stream
– Go to your Twitch channel (your profile icon > Channel) to monitor the live stream.
– You can interact with viewers through chat, check stream health, and adjust stream settings if needed.
9. End the Stream
– When you’re done streaming, click Stop Streaming in OBS to end your broadcast.
By following these steps, you’ll be ready to stream on Twitch using OBS.
