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How to Stream on Twitch in 2026 (COMPLETE Beginner's Guide)
by Cpaws Music
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Jump straight to: How to Download OBS Studio & Connect to Twitch
by Cpaws Music
Jump straight to: How to Download OBS Studio & Connect to Twitch
Learn how to set up OBS Studio for Twitch streaming with professional layouts, perfect audio routing, and optimized settings. This step-by-step guide covers everything from downloading OBS to going live with a clean, professional stream.
Download OBS Studio from obsproject.com and connect your Twitch account through settings > stream
Connect your Twitch account by clicking 'Connect Account' and authorizing with your credentials
0Build three essential scenes: Starting Soon, Just Chatting, and Gameplay using images or overlays
Use Canva or a graphics pack to create overlays, then add them as image sources in OBS
Add microphone input and game audio as separate sources in OBS for perfect audio control
Use audio input capture for microphone and application audio capture for game audio, then copy sources to other scenes
Configure video resolution, FPS, and bitrate based on your internet speed and hardware
Choose between 720p or 1080p, set to 60 FPS, and adjust bitrate (4500-6000 kbps) for smooth streaming
Start streaming in OBS and use Twitch Creator Dashboard to monitor your stream
Check stream health, mute dashboard audio to avoid echo, and ensure VOD settings are enabled before starting