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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/

In most cases the default OBS settings should not need to be adjusted.To stream on Camsoda you will need to update the Stream Settings and add a camera. 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.

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Remember to click Apply or OK to save your selections

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

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

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

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

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


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