To get your YouTube stream key, follow these steps:
1. Sign in to YouTube: Go to [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com) and sign in to your account.
2. Go to YouTube Studio: Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner and select “YouTube Studio.”
3. Navigate to “Go Live”:
– On the left sidebar, click on “Create” (a camera icon with a plus sign).
– Then select “Go Live” from the drop-down menu.
4. Set Up Your Live Stream:
– You will be redirected to the live streaming dashboard. If this is your first time, YouTube will guide you through some setup steps. You can choose between “Stream” (for software like OBS) or “Webcam” (for a direct webcam stream).
5. Find Your Stream Key:
– In the “Stream” section, under the “Stream Settings” tab, you’ll see a field labeled “Stream Key”.
– Click on “Copy” next to the stream key to copy it to your clipboard.
6. Use the Stream Key in Your Streaming Software:
– Open your streaming software (such as OBS Studio or Streamlabs).
– Go to the settings for your stream, and paste the stream key into the appropriate field.
– Ensure your software is set to stream to YouTube.
7. Start Streaming:
– Once everything is set up, click “Start Streaming” in your streaming software to begin broadcasting to YouTube.
Important note: Keep your stream key private. Anyone with access to your stream key can broadcast to your YouTube channel. If you believe your stream key has been compromised, you can regenerate it from the same settings page.
That’s it! You’re now ready to stream on YouTube.
