Unfortunately, OBS Studio hasn’t yet rolled out its “connect account” feature to many streaming platforms.

Suddenly the stream key didn’t feel so important anymore. For most YouTube creators, copy-pasting stream keys was now a thing of the past.

Two years later, OBS Studio expanded the feature- and much more-to YouTube. In a single click, your Twitch and OBS accounts were linked.Ī simple login and your Twitch and OBS are connected No more hunting around in your dashboard or settings - OBS would automatically pull your stream key for you. This meant you could log into your Twitch account directly from OBS, instantly connecting the two. That changed in 2019, when OBS Studio added a “connect account” feature for Twitch streamers. That way, when you click the “Start Streaming” button on OBS, you’ll also automatically go live to YouTube or Facebook Gaming-or wherever you’re trying to broadcast.īack in the day, manually copying-and-pasting your stream key was the only way to connect to OBS. It’s how the two platforms ‘talk’ to each other. When you input your stream key to OBS, your channel and broadcasting software become connected, or linked. Every channel has one, and no two are the same. In simple terms, a stream key is a string of letters and numbers-unique to your streaming channel. Let’s get you prepped for your first big stream. Once you’ve mastered the OBS stream key, you’re nearly ready to hit that “Start Streaming” button.

Plus tips for protecting your keys, optimizing settings, servers and more.

How to add your stream key to OBS Studio and Streamlabs OBS.

How to find them on YouTube, Facebook Gaming and Twitch.

What stream keys are (and who needs them).

Then there’s adjusting settings and servers - not to mention safeguarding your key from others.ĭon’t get overwhelmed, it’s easier than you may think. Then you have to figure out where to put your stream key in OBS. Some basic stream key knowledge can be a lifesaver, even if you’re on Twitch, YouTube, or using Streamlabs.īut your stream key can be confusing, especially for new broadcasters. They’re also critical for Facebook Gaming creators (not to mention Twitter, Trovo or multistreaming). Stream keys are especially important if you’re using OBS Studio.

Mastering your OBS stream key… It’s an essential skill for many livestreamers-and one of the earliest challenges beginners will face.

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