Get a stream key
Create a livestream and copy the stream key. The broadcaster enters this in OBS.Configure OBS
- In OBS: Settings → Stream.
- Set Service to Show all… then Livepeer Studio, or Custom.
- For Custom: set Server to the ingest URL from the dashboard (e.g.
rtmp://livepeer.studio/live) and Stream key to your stream key. - Output tab: Output Mode = Advanced, Keyframe Interval = 1.
- Save and Start Streaming.
Use Keyframe Interval: 1 and disable B-frames (
bframes=0 in x264 options) for best compatibility with WebRTC playback. See Optimize latency.Play back
Viewers use the stream playback ID in the Livepeer Player or any HLS/WebRTC player.Recommended OBS settings
Low latency: Keyframe Interval 1, CRF 25 or CBR, Profile High,bframes=0, resolution 720p or 1080p.
Balanced: Keyframe Interval 2, CRF 25, no B-frame override.
See Optimize latency for full profiles.