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How to Live Stream with OBS (Open Broadcasting Software)

How to Live Stream with OBS (Open Broadcasting Software)

Learn how to download and install OBS and go live on your website, on social media or anywhere else you like.
Deyan Shkodrov avatar
Written by Deyan Shkodrov
Updated over a week ago

HOW TO STREAM WITH OBS STUDIO

1. Log in or create a free account.
2. Create a new live stream or use an existing one.
3. Select your live stream and click 🎥 Live Studio at the top of the screen.


CASE 1: OBS not installed

1. Click the Download OBS button in 🎥 Live Studio. This will download a pre-configured OBS setup file that is ready to work with StreamingVideoProvider.

2. Open the OBS installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Click the ➕  plus button in OBS Sources. See OBS Sources below to learn more about them.

4. Click Start Streaming in OBS.


CASE 2: OBS already installed

In this case, you will need to pair OBS with StreamingVideoProvider.

1. Open OBS and click the ➕  plus button in Sources. See OBS Sources below to learn more about them.
2. Go to the StreamingVideoProvider 🎥 Live Studio, click Select Source > RTMP Encoders.
3. Go to OBS Settings  (bottom right corner of the screen).
4. Switch to Stream and select Custom from the Service drop down. 

4. Copy the RTMP URL and Stream Key from the StreamingVideoProvider 🎥 Live Studio to the OBS Stream Settings.
5. Click OK to save your OBS settings.
6. Your live stream preview should be visible in the StreamingVideoProvider 🎥 Live Studio. Click Start Broadcast. 

OBS SOURCES

OBS has a large array of sources you can use for streaming. In this tutorial we will be focusing on the top 2 use cases: Streaming cameras via Video Capture Device and streaming your desktop via Window Capture.

STREAMING CAMERAS VIA VIDEO CAPTURE DEVICE

  1. Select Video Capture Device as your source.
  2. In the popup select 🔘 Create New and enter a name for your Camera. Click OK.
  3. Choose your Camera from the Device drop-down menu and change the Presets if you want.
  4. Click OK to save.

STREAMING YOUR DESKTOP VIA WINDOW CAPTURE

  1. Select Window Capture as your source.
  2. In the popup select 🔘 Create New and enter a name. Click OK.
  3. Choose the Window you would like to stream from the drop down.
  4. Click OK to save.

📝 NOTES:

For more information on settings, here is a detailed guide: The Best OBS Settings For Streaming Professionally In 2020. To learn all about OBS, check out
the OBS Wiki. 

Creating

Hardware Encoder Live Streaming

Software Encoder Live Streaming

IP Camera Live Streaming

iOS Devices Live Streaming

Recording

Publishing Media:

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