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how to live stream games on youtube using obs

Want to know how to live stream on YouTube using OBS? Here, see Jaka's article below, OK! Guaranteed you can live stream games easily.

You want to be a game live streamer on YouTube like PewDiePie or other top streamer? But still confused how how to live stream games on YouTube?

Calm down, because Jaka has a way, namely live streaming using software called Open Broadcaster Software or OBS.

Using the software is very easy, really, and of course it's free! Here Jaka shows how to live stream games on YouTube using OBS.

How to Live Streaming Games on YouTube Using OBS

OBS Studio is an Open Source video recording and live streaming software that you can download for free. This software has complete features for all your live streaming needs, gang.

Besides OBS Studio, there are actually other software that you can use for live streaming, such as XSplit Gamecaster. However, the features that you can use in XSplit are very limited if you use the free version.

So, ApkVenue recommends using OBS or Streamlabs OBS (SLOBS). Even though it's free, the features offered are very complete and you can modify it streaming layouts you.

How to use OBS and SLOBS is more or less the same, but for beginners Jaka prefers OBS because the application is still simpler.

How to Use OBS to Live Streaming on YouTube

Before we discuss how to use OBS for live streaming on YouTube, all you have to do is have your own YouTube Channel.

After that, you go to youtube.com/live_dashboard to activate your account for live streaming.

Your account will be activated for live streaming within 24 hours. Once activated, then you can go live easily.

Next, you must download and install OBS on your PC or laptop you.

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OBS is a lightweight software, really, so if your PC/laptop specifications are lacking, you can still use this software.

Once OBS is installed and your YouTube channel is ready to use live streaming, just follow the steps below.

Step 1 - Click Live Streaming on Your YouTube Channel

  • Visit YouTube in your PC browser and login to your YouTube account. Then go to the page Live Dashboard, as shown below.
  • Copy or copy Stream Key. To display the Stream Key, you click Reveal. Then block the code and right click on the mouse and copy.

Step 2 - Enter Stream Key to OBS

  • Open OBS and click Settings which is at the bottom right.
  • Click Stream then enter Stream Key and Click OK.

  • Don't forget to set the Service column to Youtube/Youtube Gaming

Step 3 - Entering Game and Webcam To Be Displayed

  • Now you have to enter the game to be displayed. Right click on mouse on a black screen. Click Add, then Game Capture.

  • You can also do the steps above by clicking the symbol + on column Sources at the bottom of the OBS

  • you click Create New and click again OK.
  • In column Mode, choose Capture Specific Window.
  • In column windows, select the game you want to show on live streaming. If the game appears as below, you click ok.
  • If you use a webcam, click Video Capture Device and select the webcam tool you are using in the column Device

Step 4 - Live Streaming Preparation

  • You can adjust the appearance of the game by drawing a red line, adjust it to what you want.

Do not forget! Set or set the resolution of your video stream in the Video Settings menu in OBS. Adjust to the internet speed you have. Many YouTubers set the resolution at 1080p

  • Enter the Live Streaming information on YouTube in the column Basic Info. You can fill in the info of what game you are playing.

Step 5 - Start Live Streaming

  • Click Start Streaming on OBS to start the live stream. Happy streaming, gang!

It should be noted, a stable and fast internet connection is needed.

That's how to live stream games on YouTube using OBS.

It's very easy, right? You just have to follow the steps that Jaka gave above. Guaranteed! You will be able and successful live streaming on YouTube.

Good luck!

If you want to see how to live stream games on Facebook and how to live stream games on Twitch, Jaka also has the article.

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