Set up OBS, vMix or another encoder

Steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Choose Encoder

   In the Stream24 web app, choose Encoder (OBS · vMix · RTMP). The status reads Awaiting encoder until your stream arrives.

   

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   Step 2: Copy the RTMP server

   Click Copy next to RTMP server. The server is rtmp://app.stream24.io/live.

   

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   Step 3: Copy your stream key

   Click Copy next to Stream key. Show reveals it and Reset replaces it. Keep the key private: anyone who has it can stream to your channels.

   

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   Step 4: Paste both into OBS

   In OBS, open Settings, then Stream, and choose Custom as the service. Paste the server into Server and the key into Stream Key, then click OK. vMix and hardware encoders use the same two values.

   

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   Step 5: Start Streaming in OBS

   Click Start Streaming in OBS. In Stream24 the status changes to Encoder connected and the preview lights up.

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   Step 6: Switch on your channels and click Start Broadcast

   Turn on the channels you want, then click Start Broadcast. Your encoder now reaches every channel at once.

   

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Messages you might see

• Awaiting encoder
• No incoming stream detected. Start OBS or save a Cloud Link.

If this didn’t work

• OBS or my encoder can't connect to Stream24
• My stream won't go live
• Reset your Stream24 stream key
• Contact support