Stream key is the gateway between your streaming software and the platform you choose to broadcast. In this guide, we'll explore how to obtain stream keys for popular streaming platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Kick, and Trovo. Additionally, we'll delve into the process of integrating these keys into the OBS Studio. Before we dive into the details, here are some important notes about the stream key:
- Treat your stream key like a password. Do not share it on stream or with untrusted persons. If someone gains access to your stream key, they can broadcast on your channel without your permission.
- Regenerate your stream key immediately if you suspect it was leaked.
How to find a Twitch stream key
- Go to https://www.twitch.tv/ and log in to your Twitch account.
- Click on your user icon in the top right corner.
- Click Creator Dashboard.
- Click Settings.
- Click Stream.
- You should now see your Twitch stream key. Click Copy and use it in your streaming software.
How to find a YouTube stream key
- Go to the https://www.youtube.com/ and log in from the account you want to stream from.
- Click on the Create icon in the right-top corner (near the user icon).
- Click Go live.
- Click START in the Right now option.
- Click GO in the Streaming software option.
- You should now see your YouTube stream key. Click Copy and use it in your streaming software.
How to find a Kick stream key
- Go to the https://www.kick.com/ and log in from the account you want to stream from.
- Click on your user icon in the top right corner.
- Click Settings.
- Click Stream Key.
- You should now see your Kick stream key. Click on the Copy icon and use it in your streaming software.
How to find a Trovo stream key
- Go to the https://trovo.live/ and log in from the account you want to stream from.
- Click on your user icon in the top right corner.
- Click Creator Studio.
- You should now see your Kick stream key. Click Copy and use it in your streaming software.
Where to paste your stream key in OBS
- Open OBS Studio app.
- Click Settings.
- Click Stream.
- Click on Twitch and choose your live streaming platform from the list (click Show All… if you can't find yours).
- Click Use Stream Key.
- Paste your stream key to the Stream Key field.
- Click OK.