How to stream with a Livepeer Pipeline using OBS
Before you begin, you’ll need:
OBS Studio installed on your computer
A Livepeer API key
A pipeline ID (find one in the Pipelines application)
First, create a stream that uses your chosen pipeline. Using your preferred language:
Open OBS Studio
Click the ”+” under Sources and add your video source:
For webcam: Select “Video Capture Device”
For screen capture: Select “Display Capture”
Click “Settings” → “Stream”
For “Service” select “Custom…”
Set “Server” to your rtmpIngestUrl
Set “Stream Key” to your streamKey
Click “Apply”
Click “Start Streaming” in OBS
Your stream should begin within 30-45 seconds
View your stream at the playbackUrl
. You can also use the hosted Livepeer player to view the stream, at https://lvpr.tv/?v=<playbackID>
Black screen: Check that your video source is properly selected and visible in OBS
Connection failed: Verify your stream key and RTMP URL are correct
High CPU usage: Lower your video output resolution in OBS Settings → Video
Need help? Join our Discord or contact support at support@livepeer.org
How to stream with a Livepeer Pipeline using OBS
Before you begin, you’ll need:
OBS Studio installed on your computer
A Livepeer API key
A pipeline ID (find one in the Pipelines application)
First, create a stream that uses your chosen pipeline. Using your preferred language:
Open OBS Studio
Click the ”+” under Sources and add your video source:
For webcam: Select “Video Capture Device”
For screen capture: Select “Display Capture”
Click “Settings” → “Stream”
For “Service” select “Custom…”
Set “Server” to your rtmpIngestUrl
Set “Stream Key” to your streamKey
Click “Apply”
Click “Start Streaming” in OBS
Your stream should begin within 30-45 seconds
View your stream at the playbackUrl
. You can also use the hosted Livepeer player to view the stream, at https://lvpr.tv/?v=<playbackID>
Black screen: Check that your video source is properly selected and visible in OBS
Connection failed: Verify your stream key and RTMP URL are correct
High CPU usage: Lower your video output resolution in OBS Settings → Video
Need help? Join our Discord or contact support at support@livepeer.org