💾Connecting to OBS Studio Stream

Step 1: Download and Install OBS

  • Go to the OBS website at https://obsproject.com/ and download the appropriate version for your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux).

  • Install OBS by following the on-screen instructions.

Step 2: Configure Stream Settings

  • In the OBS settings, navigate to "Output".

  • Under "Output Mode", choose "Simple" or "Advanced" based on your preference and knowledge level.

  • Configure the settings according to your internet upload speed and desired stream quality.

Step 3: Set Up Video and Audio Sources

  • In OBS, you will have different scenes and sources. A scene is a collection of sources (such as webcam, game capture, overlays, etc.).

  • Create a scene by clicking on the "+" under the "Scenes" box.

  • Add sources (like game capture, display capture, webcam, etc.) by clicking the "+" under the "Sources" box.

Step 4: Start a Stream (Host Stream) with OBS on SankoTV.

  • Start an OBS stream on SankoTV. Input your Title and Description and start the stream.

  • Below the video box will be your Stream Key and Stream URL.

  • Open OBS on your computer.

  • Click on "Settings" in the bottom-right corner.

  • In the left sidebar, click on "Stream".

  • Under "Service", choose "Custom".

  • Copy your Stream Key and Stream URL from your SankoTV stream page into the fields in OBS studio and start your stream.

  • At the end of your stream, make sure to end your stream in OBS as well as in SankoTV.

  • For more info on using OBS go here: https://obsproject.com/wiki/OBS-Studio-Quickstart.

Step 5: Preview Your Stream

  • Set up your sources, adjust their positions, and configure any necessary settings.

  • Click "Start Streaming" to preview your stream in OBS.

Step 6: Go Live on SankoTV

  • Once you're satisfied with your preview and everything looks good, start your stream on SankoTV.

Step 7: End OBS Stream

  • Once you're done streaming, end your stream in OBS by pressing the “END STREAM” button.

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