# Connecting Jet-Stream to OBS (Virtual event)

Download OBS [here](https://obsproject.com/) for free. Useful information on how to use OBS can be found [here](https://obsproject.com/wiki/OBS-Studio-Quickstart).

### Output

Once a Jet-Stream live stream has been [created](https://knowledge-base.letsgetdigital.com/the-admin-panel/settings/virtual-event-settings-vp/live-stream-settings-vp/jet-stream-vp) the following information is shown, which is needed to connect the stream with OBS.

| Title            | Explanation                                                         |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Stream           | This is the streaming key that needs to be inserted in the encoder. |
| Protocol         | Should say 'rtmp'.                                                  |
| Primary server   | Insert the server in the encoder.                                   |
| Secondary server | You could use this server instead if needed.                        |
| Username         | Insert the username in the encoder.                                 |
| Password         | Insert the password in the encoder.                                 |

In OBS click on 'Settings' in the bottom right corner.

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### Stream

Select 'Stream' from the menu on the left side and fill in the following information for each tab:

| Tab in OBS         | Fill in information from Jet-Stream |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------- |
| Service            | Custom...                           |
| Server             | Primary server                      |
| Stream Key         | Stream                              |
| Use authentication | ✔                                   |
| Username           | Username                            |
| Password           | Password                            |

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### Output

Select 'Output' from the menu on the left side and fill in the following information for each tab:

| Tab in OBS    | Fill in               |
| ------------- | --------------------- |
| Output Mode   | Simple                |
| Video Bitrate | Enter desired bitrate |
| Encoder       | Software (x264)       |
| Audio Bitrate | Select desire bitrate |

![](https://gblobscdn.gitbook.com/assets%2F-M5LNCGpK5lyymcFZU4V%2F-MCvMZLWwQmRZTERaF4n%2F-MCvaswfRp_k-1HCmFFD%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=02923934-0db5-4abd-acac-f67ad1ce2b0a)

​[Learn more about bitrates.](https://blog.mobcrush.com/how-to-choose-the-right-bitrate-for-your-stream-9864ce322a9b)​

Click on 'OK' in the bottom right corner. The stream will start processing in Jet-Stream.

### Go live

Click on 'Start Streaming' in the bottom right corner to go live.

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{% hint style="info" %}
It might take a minute for the encoder to connect with Jet-Stream. Refreshing the page might help.
{% endhint %}

Once everything is set up it should look like this.

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Insert the live stream in the Let's Get Digital environment.