There are a few other capture devices you may want to add, like a webcam source, and your desktop display.

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OBS, which stands for Open Broadcasting Software is a free open-source broadcasting app that will allow you to control and customize your video stream on Twitch.

Twitch requires the use of third-party broadcasting software which you will link to your Twitch account using a stream key.

Open Broadcast Software is an open source (free) streaming app that can be used to stream your computer andor webcam to your account on Twitch.

If you use Mac, click MacOS 10.13.

Linux, click Linux.

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Its OBS-Studio-25.0.8-Full-Installer-x64.exe on Windows and obs-mac-25.0.8.dmg on Mac.

By default, downloaded files and folders can be found in your Downloads folder.

Use the following steps to complete the installation process.

Click the icon in the Windows Start menu on PC, or the Applications folder on Mac.

The first time you launch OBS, you will be asked if you want to run the auto-configuration wizard.

Use the drop-down menu to select what resolution you want to stream in.

By default, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080, but you can also select 1280 x 720 if youd prefer to stream at a lower resolution.

Use the drop-down menu next to FPS to select the frame rate you want to stream at.

You can also select Either 30 or 60, but prefer 60 to prioritize a faster frame rate when possible.

Or you can select Either 30 or 60, but prefer high resolution to prioritize higher resolution over faster frame rates.

The drop-down menu labeled Service allows you to select what streaming service you want to optimize your video stream for.

Its the first option below the streaming services drop-down menu.

To find your stream key, go to Twitch.tv and log in to your account.

Click Copy next to Primary Stream Key to copy your stream key.

Twitch will do a bandwidth test and finish configuring OBS for your Twitch account.

You can type the name of the game or app youll be using on your computer if you want, or you can just leave the default name.

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