{"id":65917,"date":"2026-07-29T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=65917"},"modified":"2026-07-21T17:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:16:12","slug":"how-to-stream-using-obs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-stream-using-obs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stream Using OBS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to press play on your streaming journey?&nbsp;We\u2019ve&nbsp;got you covered. OBS Studio is a powerful&nbsp;piece of software&nbsp;you can start broadcasting with at the click of a button, so&nbsp;let\u2019s&nbsp;explore&nbsp;everything you need to know!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Stream-Using-OBS-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65921\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Stream-Using-OBS-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Stream-Using-OBS-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Stream-Using-OBS-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Stream-Using-OBS-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Stream-Using-OBS-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Stream-Using-OBS-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OBS, or Open Broadcasting Software, is used by&nbsp;many&nbsp;current popular&nbsp;streamers. This powerful&nbsp;suite&nbsp;allows you&nbsp;to&nbsp;broadcast&nbsp;to&nbsp;separate&nbsp;streaming platforms all at once, including&nbsp;Twitch, YouTube,&nbsp;Kick, and more!&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;perfect for gamers&nbsp;looking&nbsp;to share their&nbsp;gameplay&nbsp;with different audiences at the same&nbsp;time&nbsp;and&nbsp;comes with some&nbsp;powerful&nbsp;features to&nbsp;enhance&nbsp;your streaming performance.&nbsp;So,&nbsp;let\u2019s&nbsp;get into it!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-726a228744b7b8fbc06af50d4343494e is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eb3ed5a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;background-color:#f1f3f4;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5575c2778f83b808e94fa65804e43787\">How to Stream Using OBS: Key Takeaways\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The PC specs you need to stream will be hugely impacted by the gameplay you want to capture.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can overlay face cam footage, images, video, and more in OBS&nbsp;Studio.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OBS allows you to manually input streaming&nbsp;settings or&nbsp;utilise the Auto-Configuration Wizard to instantly adapt your configuration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To check stream output, you can utilise local recording within&nbsp;OBS or&nbsp;perform a&nbsp;preview&nbsp;test through YouTube or Twitch.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is OBS?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defined as Open Broadcasting Software, OBS is a completely open-source and free&nbsp;to use&nbsp;content streaming&nbsp;application&nbsp;used by gamers and streamers for transmitting gameplay over multiple platforms.&nbsp;OBS allows the user to mix multiple inputs into one, including screen capture, face cam,&nbsp;microphone output,&nbsp;and more. It is the ideal foundation for any modern streamer,&nbsp;thanks to&nbsp;the&nbsp;user-friendly interface&nbsp;and&nbsp;relatively simple&nbsp;set-up&nbsp;process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within OBS, you can link your separate social accounts&nbsp;for easy access and generate specific frames&nbsp;and&nbsp;presets to quickly start streaming with all your necessary outputs in one place. This saves you having to recreate your ideal layout every time you want to start streaming.&nbsp;Just simply click record, and you\u2019ll be good to go!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OBS Specs\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To run OBS,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need some&nbsp;relatively obtainable&nbsp;hardware. Depending on how high quality you want your gameplay to be, you can select from a range of different resolutions and screen sharing qualities to&nbsp;facilitate&nbsp;either faster performance&nbsp;or higher-quality&nbsp;visuals.&nbsp;Take a look&nbsp;at the table below to&nbsp;see&nbsp;how&nbsp;your specs match up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Component&nbsp;<\/td><td>Recommended&nbsp;Minimum&nbsp;Spec&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OS&nbsp;<\/td><td>Windows 10 or Windows 11, mac OS (Monterey) or later, Ubuntu 18.04 or newer&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GPU&nbsp;<\/td><td>NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 series or newer&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CPU&nbsp;<\/td><td>Quad-core 3+&nbsp;GHz processor such as an Intel Core i5&nbsp;or&nbsp;AMD&nbsp;Ryzen&nbsp;5.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RAM&nbsp;<\/td><td>16GB&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, these specs are&nbsp;very broad&nbsp;for a reason. The&nbsp;games&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;looking to play, and the final quality of your stream, will massively affect the hardware you may need. To combat any&nbsp;broadcast&nbsp;sitch, we recommend 32GB of RAM,&nbsp;a multi-core CPU,&nbsp;and a GPU with 12GB of VRAM or&nbsp;higher&nbsp;to handle gameplay and image capture&nbsp;simultaneously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/04\/The-Ultimate-Streaming-Set-Up-BlogInstagram-Optimised-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-1-1024x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"\"\/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0interested in constructing the best gaming set-up for streaming,\u00a0take a look\u00a0at this blog post to find out more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/the-ultimate-streaming-set-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Stream Using OBS\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to start using OBS? Of course you are!&nbsp;We\u2019ve&nbsp;compiled a few essential steps and tips below to set you on the right course.&nbsp;You can download this free streaming software&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/obsproject.com\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here (external link)<\/a>&nbsp;to kick things off.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Linking Your Streaming Socials to\u00a0OBS\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first thing you want to do after installing OBS is connect your streaming accounts for one click streaming at the press of a button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open\u00a0OBS Studio.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click\u00a0Settings\u00a0in the bottom-right corner.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the\u00a0Stream\u00a0tab.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the\u00a0Service\u00a0dropdown, select your platform (Twitch, YouTube, or\u00a0Kick).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the\u00a0Connect Account\u00a0button.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your account in the pop-up window and authorise OBS to access it.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generating an OBS Streaming Preset\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll&nbsp;want to create a streaming preset that is compatible with your current gaming PC\u2019s&nbsp;hardware and&nbsp;loads&nbsp;up&nbsp;whenever you need it. Luckily, there are two ways you can do this with OBS; either manually&nbsp;or by using the&nbsp;built-in&nbsp;Auto-Configuration Wizard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manually Creating an OBS Streaming Preset\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To manually change your OBS streaming settings, navigate to Settings, Output. Then change your output mode to Advanced. Below, we have suggested some baseline specs used by a range of current streamers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Encoder<\/strong>: Select encoders like NVIDIA NVENC H.264 or AMD HW H.264. Make sure to avoid x264 unless you have a high-end CPU.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rate Control<\/strong>: Set\u00a0to\u00a0CBR (or Constant Bitrate).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bitrate<\/strong>: 4500 to 6000kbps is ideal for Twitch,\u00a0while\u00a06000 to 8000kbps is perfect for YouTube\u00a0and\u00a0Kick streaming at 1080p\/60fps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keyframe Interval<\/strong>: 2 seconds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preset<\/strong>: P5 to P7,\u00a0or Quality depending on your hardware\u00a0specs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can then manually save your chosen presets for reuse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to\u00a0Profile\u00a0at the top menu bar.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click New and name the profile.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust the encoder and bitrate settings and they will be permanently saved under this profile\u00a0so you can easily switch between them.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the OBS Auto-Configuration Wizard\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;want to fiddle with the specific settings of your&nbsp;system,&nbsp;OBS&nbsp;can&nbsp;determine&nbsp;the best presets for your current specs&nbsp;and internet speeds&nbsp;for you.&nbsp;Just navigate to the Tools tab and click on Auto-Configuration Wizard. This is great for streamers who are just starting out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Put a Camera\u00a0Overlay\u00a0on OBS\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many streamers now use a front-facing camera to capture their instant reactions to gameplay, enabling them to interact with their viewers in a more&nbsp;personal&nbsp;way.&nbsp;Some may even use a VR headset, which you can also configure using OBS! Follow the instructions below to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add your camera input by going to the Sources dock and clicking the + icon.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select Video Capture\u00a0Device and\u00a0then\u00a0name it\u00a0before\u00a0selecting\u00a0your camera\/headset\u00a0from the dropdown menu.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For static overlays\u00a0like\u00a0PNG images, click the + icon in the Sources dock, select Image, and upload your overlay file.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For animated overlays\u00a0like\u00a0WebM\u00a0or MOV files,\u00a0click the + icon and select Media Source.\u00a0Upload\u00a0your video file and ensure the Loop option is checked.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your preview window, resize both the camera and the overlay so the camera fits\u00a0inside\u00a0the overlay frame. To lock their positions together, select both sources, right-click, and choose Group Selected.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method can work if you want to add a frame to your&nbsp;stream or&nbsp;utilise&nbsp;multiple cameras&nbsp;in a certain layout&nbsp;too.&nbsp;Some of our favourite streamers even have&nbsp;separate&nbsp;little livestreams of their pets&nbsp;while they game. Why else would you use another camera anyway?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Test OBS Settings\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this is your first time streaming with OBS,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;important to check the output of your audio and visuals before going fully live for the first time.&nbsp;There are two&nbsp;key&nbsp;aspects you will want to test;&nbsp;your Local Recording (or your PC\u2019s recording), and your Streaming Output (how your&nbsp;internet connection&nbsp;transmits your&nbsp;video&nbsp;to viewers).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performing a Local\u00a0Recording with OBS\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of clicking on the Start Streaming&nbsp;button, click on Start Recording.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run a typical broadcast scenario (gameplay, web camera, and overlays) for a few minutes.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch the recorded video back to check your audio and video are\u00a0synced,\u00a0your\u00a0microphone levels, and\u00a0the\u00a0overall\u00a0quality\u00a0of your recording.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tests your hardware encoder (e.g., NVENC, x264) but does not test your internet connection.&nbsp;For that, you will need to perform a practice stream to either YouTube or Twitch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Twitch-Logo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65922 size-full\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Twitch-Logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Twitch-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Twitch-Logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Twitch-Logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Twitch-Logo-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Twitch-Logo.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> How to Check OBS Streaming Reliability in Twitch&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to&nbsp;Settings, then Stream&nbsp;in OBS.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tick the box that says Enable Bandwidth Test Mode. Or, you can&nbsp;manually add&nbsp;?bandwidthtest=true to the end of your Stream Key.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Start Streaming. The light indicator will turn yellow instead of green,&nbsp;indicating&nbsp;that&nbsp;you are sending data,&nbsp;but not visibly live.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into your Twitch Inspector Dashboard to&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;your bitrate stability and&nbsp;identify&nbsp;any dropped frames in real-time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to&nbsp;Check OBS Streaming Reliability in YouTube<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the&nbsp;YouTube Studio Live Control Panel&nbsp;and create a new stream.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change the Privacy settings&nbsp;to Unlisted.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy the Stream Key from YouTube and paste it into OBS&nbsp;under Settings,&nbsp;Stream.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Start Streaming in OBS. You can now check the preview on YouTube and view&nbsp;metrics&nbsp;without the public seeing your channel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/YouTube-Logo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65923 size-full\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/YouTube-Logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/YouTube-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/YouTube-Logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/YouTube-Logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/YouTube-Logo-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/YouTube-Logo.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-Logo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65924 size-full\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-Logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-Logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-Logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-Logo-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-Logo.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Check OBS Streaming Reliability in Kick<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For performing a demo stream using Kick, first paste your stream key into OBS, which you can find in the Kick dashboard. Then:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Kick Creator Dashboard, set the category to something obscure\/irrelevant\u00a0(like Tests) so regular viewers\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0navigate to your stream.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In OBS, add\u00a0in all\u00a0your audio and visual sources.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, click Start Streaming in the OBS control panel.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go back to the Kick dashboard and\u00a0monitor\u00a0your live feed and audio.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to&nbsp;Check OBS Streaming Reliability in Facebook Live&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose Facebook Live from the dropdown&nbsp;menu&nbsp;and paste your stream key, which you can&nbsp;find in&nbsp;the Facebook Live Producer page.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Facebook Live Producer, look for the audience and privacy settings. Set the audience to Only Me.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Start Streaming in OBS. You will see a preview of your video and audio feed in the Facebook Live Producer dashboard, but no one else will be able to see it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you have checked everything, click End Live Video on Facebook and Stop Streaming in OBS.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Facebook-Logo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65925 size-full\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Facebook-Logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Facebook-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Facebook-Logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Facebook-Logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Facebook-Logo-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Facebook-Logo.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Launch Your Livestream with OBS\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have&nbsp;everything set up, tested, and ready to go,&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;ready to&nbsp;press play on&nbsp;your official livestream!&nbsp;Thankfully,&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;a simple process&nbsp;to get&nbsp;started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the Start Streaming button\u00a0located\u00a0in the Controls panel on the bottom right\u00a0of the OBS interface.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The button will change to\u00a0Stop Streaming\u00a0and a green square with a red recording icon will appear at the bottom-right status bar, indicating your broadcast is actively live.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your streaming platform&#8217;s dashboard in a browser to monitor chat, view counts, and ensure your stream is publicly visible.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you are finished, click Stop Streaming.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Get Streaming Ready!\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;just starting out your streaming adventure&nbsp;or a seasoned professional, we have everything you could&nbsp;possibly need&nbsp;here at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overclockers UK<\/a>! 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However, if you plan\u00a0on capturing\u00a0high-fidelity gameplay, you may need to upgrade your specs to achieve\u00a0top-tier\u00a0performance without lag while streaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7fbc66b30d9d0eed4aab2ad45b156556\"><strong>How do I add a webcam, microphone, and overlays in OBS?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb98cf55499438aa0cc4acdc1f8d9519 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:81px;border-top-right-radius:81px;border-bottom-left-radius:81px;border-bottom-right-radius:81px\">You can add a\u00a0webcam\u00a0and overlays in OBS by navigating to the Sources\u00a0block and\u00a0clicking on the + icon. From here, you can\u00a0integrate\u00a0new image, audio, and\u00a0video inputs before\u00a0grouping them with your output.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51feaf2ec4f5a4c5c3d343e8b3868ca7\"><strong>Why is my OBS stream lagging or dropping frames, and how can I fix it?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97f107a43fff1bab8269ba8702f0202a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:81px;border-top-right-radius:81px;border-bottom-left-radius:81px;border-bottom-right-radius:81px\">Your OBS stream may be lagging because your PC specs cannot handle both\u00a0your\u00a0gameplay and streaming. Or, because your internet connection\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0quick\u00a0enough\u00a0to\u00a0stream at your current settings.\u00a0Running output checks either through OBS\u00a0or with your chosen streaming service\u00a0will allow you to fix this.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-562fbee3d5acfe72cfe057f35598b599\"><strong>Can I stream and record at the same time using OBS Studio?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-834f90855b8c4ea5141e3abe5184f135 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:81px;border-top-right-radius:81px;border-bottom-left-radius:81px;border-bottom-right-radius:81px\">You can\u00a0stream and record using OBS\u00a0Studio. The software allows you to record the entirety of your stream to be uploaded to other social media channels or to generate footage for editing later.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51da6a40f898fb8ed6aaafe26c4d9197\"><strong>Is OBS Studio free, and how does it compare to other streaming software?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-655b3f9a144b3d60b40fcde58d24f5e7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:81px;border-top-right-radius:81px;border-bottom-left-radius:81px;border-bottom-right-radius:81px\">OBS Studio is entirely free to use. Compared to other streaming software, OBS is much lighter on your system, but comes\u00a0with\u00a0fewer\u00a0features.\u00a0However, it is still considered the industry standard when it comes to\u00a0livestreaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read More About Streaming\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want some more streaming advice,&nbsp;we\u2019ve&nbsp;got your covered on the Overclockers Uk blog! Check out the posts below for some more streaming-related content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-gaming-laptops-for-streaming\/https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-gaming-laptops-for-streaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Best-Laptops-for-Streaming-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-1024x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"Best Laptops for Streaming\"\/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-properly-light-your-streaming-set-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-To-Light-Your-Stream-WP-vers-1024x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"How to Properly Light Your Stream\"\/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/best-gpus-for-streaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gpus-for-streaming-square-1024x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"Best GPUs for Live Streaming\"\/ loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Start Streaming with OBS?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;a streamer, or just starting out on your streaming journey, will you be using OBS Studio to capture your all-important gameplay? 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