[setup] May 2026

: If you are gaming, ensure the correct game is tagged to help with discoverability in platform directories.

To complete your post-setup process for a live stream (particularly when using platforms like or YouTube via OBS Studio ), you need to finalize the metadata in your streaming dashboard before the broadcast officially begins. Finalizing the "Go Live" Post [setup]

Before you hit that final button, ensure these technical elements are locked in: : If you are gaming, ensure the correct

: The final button on the platform dashboard (not in OBS) is what pushes your content out to your followers. Pre-Flight Checklist Pre-Flight Checklist : Check the OBS Audio Mixer

: Check the OBS Audio Mixer to ensure your mic is in the "green/yellow" zone and not "peaking" in the red.

: Right-click your video source in OBS and select Transform > Fit to Screen to ensure there are no black bars around your video.

Which are you streaming to? (e.g., YouTube, Twitch, Facebook)