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How do I restream on OBS Studio?

OBS Studio is the default choice for many streamers, and it works well with a server-side relay. You only need one output from OBS; the relay takes care of sending that feed to every destination you add.

streamrepeater.com/portal
Live operations● ALL HEALTHY
3Channels
7Destinations
5.8Mbps out
1,284Viewers
YouTubertmp · 1080p60 · relaying
Twitchrtmp · 1080p60 · relaying
Kickpaused

Set OBS to a custom streaming server

Open OBS, go to Settings → Stream, choose Custom, and paste the stream server URL and key from your Stream Repeater stream page. That turns OBS into a single source and keeps the fan-out on the server.

If you want the click-by-click setup panel, Stream Repeater also has a dedicated OBS guide with screenshots in the encoder guides section.

Use stable output settings

Start with a bitrate your upload can hold comfortably, a 2-second keyframe interval, and hardware encoding if your machine supports it. A stable single stream is better than a high-bitrate stream that breaks as soon as you add a second destination.

Add destinations in the relay, not OBS

Your OBS job is to publish one clean feed. Add YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Kick or a custom endpoint in the relay dashboard, and let Stream Repeater duplicate the stream server-side so your upload stays flat.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an OBS plugin to restream?

No. If you send OBS to Stream Repeater as a custom server, the relay handles the multistreaming instead of a local plugin.

Should I use RTMP or RTMPS in OBS?

Use whichever the ingest endpoint provides. RTMPS is preferred when supported because it encrypts the transport.