The Easiest Way to Multistream on OBS (100% Free)
Multistreaming on OBS for free across multiple platforms like Twitch and YouTube is made easy using the Atom Multistream plugin.
Takeways• Atom Multistream is a free OBS plugin for simultaneous streaming to multiple platforms.
• Set your main OBS stream (e.g., Twitch) first, then add other platforms using their stream keys.
• Individual platform settings can be customized, but multistreaming uses more system resources.
The Atom Multistream plugin offers a free and straightforward method to go live on multiple platforms simultaneously directly from OBS. Users begin by designating a primary streaming service, such as Twitch, within OBS settings to utilize platform-specific features like VOD tracks, then add additional platforms like YouTube by simply pasting their stream keys into the Atom Multistream dock. This process allows for independent customization of streaming settings for each platform, though it will consume more system resources.
Installing Atom Multistream
• 00:00:09 To install the Atom Multistream plugin, download the 'multi' version from Atom.tv, ensuring OBS is closed during installation to prevent issues. After installation, open OBS and access the Atom Multistream dock from the 'Docs' menu, which can be positioned anywhere convenient on the interface.
Configuring Multistream Outputs
• 00:00:55 Begin by setting your primary OBS stream in the settings; Twitch is recommended for its unique features like VOD tracks. Once the built-in stream is configured, add additional platforms via the Atom Multistream dock by selecting 'add output' and pasting the stream key from the desired platform's creator dashboard, such as YouTube. Each platform's advanced settings can be individually customized, but be aware that multistreaming increases system and network resource usage.