How to Record and Stream in Streamlabs OBS

Last Updated: March 23, 2021

This article teaches you how to stream and record in Streamlabs OBS for PC. It will detail how to set up Streamlabs OBS, how to record in Streamlabs OBS, and how to stream using Streamlabs OBS.

Part 1

Part 1 of 3:

Setup

1
Open Streamlabs OBS.
2
Choose from one of these options.

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3
Create a new scene.
4
Click on the + next to sources.
- If you want to capture your display, click on display capture.
- If you want to capture a capture card, click on video capture device.
- Streamlabs OBS describes what each selection is for if you click on it.
5
Click on done.
6
Select the display you want to record or stream.
7
Click on done.
8
Adjust your audio.
- You can also add additional audio sources by creating a new scene.

Part 2

Part 2 of 3:

Recording

1
Set the recording path.
- To access this setting, click on the cog in the bottom left-hand corner of the Streamlabs OBS window, and click on Output.
2
Click on the REC button in the bottom right portion of the window to start your recording.

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3
Click on the REC button again to stop your recording.

Part 3

Part 3 of 3:

Streaming

1
Sign into your Twitch, Facebook, or YouTube account through the Streamlabs OBS Client.
- This is the easiest way to get started with streaming on Streamlabs OBS. When you sign into any of these accounts, your stream key will be linked to the Streamlabs OBS client.
- Streamlabs may have prompted you to do this step before or during the downloading process. If so, you can just skip this step.
2
Adjust your stream settings.
- To access these settings, click on the cog in the bottom left-hand corner of the Streamlabs OBS window, and click on Output.
- Depending on your network and your computer hardware, your settings may vary. Twitch has guidelines for stream settings based on your hardware and network connection here: Broadcast Guidelines
3
Click on the green Go Live button to start streaming to your channel.