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Set up Twitch as a destination

Connect your Twitch account once, point OBS at TurboKast, and your stream reaches Twitch each time you go live.

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Values you need

Twitch / its own values Source: Twitch ingest list, checked
With TurboKast
In OBS, enter your TurboKast details, not these. TurboKast sends Twitch its copy.
Twitch ingest URL
rtmps://ingest.global-contribute.live-video.net/app
Twitch stream key
Creator Dashboard, then the Settings icon, then Stream. Never share it or show it on stream.
Video bitrate, 1080p at 60 fps
6,000 Kbps recommended, constant bitrate
Twitch Broadcasting Guidelines ·
Top standard resolution
1920x1080 at 60 or 50 fps
Twitch Broadcasting Guidelines ·
Audio bitrate
96 Kbps recommended, 160 Kbps maximum (AAC)
Twitch Broadcasting Guidelines ·
Keyframe interval
2 seconds
Twitch Broadcasting Guidelines ·

Steps

  1. Connect your Twitch account

    During setup, choose Twitch and sign in. TurboKast asks for streaming permissions at this point, so there is no key to copy from your dashboard.

  2. Add TurboKast to OBS

    In OBS, open Settings, then Stream, and set the service to Custom. Paste your TurboKast server URL and stream key into the matching fields.

  3. Match what Twitch recommends

    For 1080p at 60 fps, Twitch lists 6,000 Kbps at a constant bitrate with a keyframe every 2 seconds. Its audio advice is AAC at 96 Kbps.

  4. Start streaming

    Press Start Streaming in OBS. TurboKast picks up the signal, and the live cockpit lets you preview it and switch Twitch off without stopping your stream.