Now you might be wondering how to stream on Twitch with OBS and get stream alerts, those handy, sound-effect-laden popups when you get a new subscriber or donation. Overlays: Add a browser source and paste the URL of overlays made in StreamElements.Alerts : Add a browser source and paste the URL of alerts you set up in StreamElements.Text : Select text to easily add information you’ll need to change regularly, like a stream topic.Console Game: Select game capture to access your game capture card.It’s up to you if you prefer to use display or window capture, but some people have frame-rate issues with window capture.
You can test your setup with a practice run by recording a video instead of livestreaming.
Advanced Properties will allow you to adjust your monitor settings (how you hear yourself in your headphones). Select the microphone you want to use and adjust volumes as needed. Under the Mixer column, use the gear icons to open the Properties menus for your desktop audio and your microphone. (See the sections below for explanations of sources and alerts.) You can layer several sources like your monitor display, a game capture, a webcam, and alerts. Now click the plus sign under the Source column and select a source type. Some possible names are Starting, Ending, Gameplay, BRB, or Chatting. Paste your stream key in the empty field and click OK.Īdd a new scene by clicking the plus sign button under Scenes and naming it. Click on Stream from the sidebar, then select Twitch from the Service dropdown menu. Open OBS and click on the settings button. Twitch only allows you to stream with this enabled.
You will enter your phone number to receive a verification code. Go to your Twitch Settings then Security & Privacy to enable two-factor authentication. Copy the Primary Stream Key hidden by asterisks. This quick guide will show you how to connect OBS with Twitch and how to set up OBS scenes and sources.įirst, get your Twitch stream key from your Creator Dashboard under Preferences then Channel.