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Revision as of 20:04, 20 January 2021

How to set up OBS for Camsoda

Open Broadcasting Software (OBS) is a free software for video recording and live streaming.

Download OBS Studio https://obsproject.com/

To stream on Camsoda you will need to update the Stream Settings and add a camera. Typically the other default OBS settings will work fine.

Stream Settings

You can obtain your stream server and key by logging into Camsoda and selecting Use OBS Broadcaster from your Camsoda Broadcast page.

Use OBS Broadcaster Button.png
OBS Stream URL and key in browser.png

Note* Your key is unique to your account. Do not share it with others.

In OBS, on the stream tab, switch to the “Custom” Service and enter your stream server and key.

OBS-StreamSettings - Enter stream server and key.png

Remember to click Apply or OK to save your selections

OK Button.png



Add Sources

In the main OBS interface, Click the + and add a new Video Capture Device Source

OBS Interface.png
Create-select Source Window.png

Choose your camera or virtual camera application from the device list and click OK.

Select your Camera.png

If the camera image does not fill the OBS Canvas, right click the image and select Transform and then Fit to screen

*If your image becomes warped, please check the 'ADVANCED SETTINGS' Section below for tips on adjusting Canvas Size



Broadcast with OBS

Once everything is configured correctly and you are ready to go live on the site, click Start Streaming to begin transmitting.

Start Streaming 2.gif

You will see your status on the site change to Online.


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Click for ADVANCED SETTINGS