New to streaming?

Welcome to the wonderful world of streaming! There’s a number of ways to go about it, but it doesn’t have to be complex.

Here’s an easy way to get started:

Playing PC Games?

Follow these steps to get started streaming with your PC stream.

  1. Download OBS (Open Broadcasting System).This will allow you to broadcast your stream.
  2. Select your operating system and follow the steps to install.
  3. Enter your stream key. This can be accessed via your Twitch account on the left-hand side panel under 'Settings' and 'Channel'.
  4. Select 'stream key' and copy the stream key link.
  5. Paste this into your OBS setting. Continue your set up and you will be presented with your streaming screen.
  6. Create a scene within OBS that captures your gameplay (typically set to any full screen application). You can create additional scenes if you want to add things like a ‘Be Right Back’ screen, ‘Stream Starting Soon’ screen etc.
  7. Add any docks that you’d like within OBS, to be able to see twitch chat, monitor audio levels, change stream titles and descriptions etc.
  8. Create/Download and configure an overlay. Many templates for overlays are available online, or you can create your own. These can include space for a donation bar, your webcam feed, the choice is completely yours.
  9. If you’re having a donation bar, many platforms will generate HTML code that you can use as a Browser Source within your streaming scene. This will allow your viewers and supporters to see how much you've raised and help you reach your target.
  10. Once you’re ready, hit start stream and away you go!

Playing Console Games Streaming Through Your PC?

The steps are very similar, but this time you’ll need a capture device, like a Capture Card. These take the HDMI signal from your console, and you can create a Source in OBS called ‘Video Capture Device’ and from the drop-down menu, select your capture card of choice.

Then you’re game footage will appear in your scene and you can resize/crop to whatever works for your overlay.

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