To stream to Kick from OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), follow these steps:
1. Create a Kick Account:
– If you don’t already have a Kick account, go to [kick.com](https://kick.com) and sign up for one.
2. Get Your Stream Key from Kick:
– After logging into Kick, click on your profile icon (usually at the top-right of the page).
– Navigate to the “Creator Dashboard” or “Settings.”
– In the “Stream” or “Streaming” section, you will find your unique stream key.
– Copy the stream key. You will need this to connect OBS to Kick.
3. Install OBS:
– If you don’t have OBS installed, go to [OBS Project](https://obsproject.com/) and download the version suitable for your operating system.
– Install OBS as per the usual procedure.
4. Configure OBS for Kick Streaming:
– Open OBS.
– Go to “Settings” (click the “Settings” button in the lower-right corner).
– In the Settings menu, select “Stream” from the left sidebar.
– Under “Service,” select “Custom…” from the dropdown list.
– In the “Server” field, enter the stream server URL for Kick. You can use the default settings or find specific instructions on Kick’s website, but typically, you’ll use the following:
– Server: `rtmp://live.kick.com`
– Stream Key: Paste the stream key you copied earlier.
5. Set Up Your Scene:
– Set up your scenes in OBS. This can include adding sources like your webcam, game capture, window capture, and audio sources.
– Ensure your audio and video sources are properly configured and visible in the OBS preview.
6. Start Streaming:
– Once you have your stream key entered and your scene set up, click “OK” to save your settings.
– Click the “Start Streaming” button in OBS (usually in the bottom-right corner).
– OBS will now begin streaming to Kick, and your live stream should appear on your Kick profile.
7. Monitor Your Stream:
– Go back to Kick and visit your profile to make sure the stream is live.
– Monitor the stream’s health and performance to make adjustments if necessary.
That’s it! You should now be able to stream to Kick using OBS. Make sure to follow any additional Kick-specific streaming guidelines if available.
