Note: This section covers Simple output mode.

Enter your Stream Key (this can generally be found using the 'Get Stream Key' button).

Select the server (or enter its URL for Custom Streaming Servers).

Select one of the included Services (Check 'Show all services' to see the full list in the dropdown) or set Custom Streaming Server.

Enable/Disable automatic recording when streaming.

Show confirmation for starting/stopping streams.

Enable/disable system tray icon (required for hiding to tray).

This will not cover everything, but will be an overview of the basics and what you can do in each section. Overall, most settings will be fairly self-explanatory. Use it if you're brand new to OBS Studio and just want to get started as soon as possible! The 4-step Quickstart guide has been moved to OBS Studio Quickstart. This guide is broken into these main sections: It may seem like a lot to take in all at once just take your time and read carefully. However, even if you don't have any previous experience, don't be discouraged! This guide can still be very useful. This guide assumes you already have a basic knowledge of streaming services and streaming terminology, and aims to give you a quick overview of the most important options and features in OBS Studio.

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