- OBS Studio installed on your computer
- A Livepeer API key
- A pipeline ID (find one in the Pipelines application)
Step 1: Create a stream
First, create a stream that uses your chosen pipeline. Using your preferred language:Step 2: Configure OBS
- Open OBS Studio
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Click the ”+” under Sources and add your video source:
- For webcam: Select “Video Capture Device”
- For screen capture: Select “Display Capture”
Step 3: Set up streaming settings
- Click “Settings” → “Stream”
- For “Service” select “Custom…”
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Set “Server” to your
rtmpIngestUrl
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Set “Stream Key” to your
streamKey
- Click “Apply”
Step 4: Start streaming
- Click “Start Streaming” in OBS
- Your stream should begin within 30-45 seconds
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View your stream at the
playbackUrl
. You can also use the hosted Livepeer player to view the stream, athttps://lvpr.tv/?v=<playbackID>
Common issues
- 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