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

| Title                         | Explanation                                                         |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Stream key (paste in encoder) | This is the streaming key that needs to be inserted in the encoder. |

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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 YouTube |
| ---------- | -------------------------------- |
| Service    | YouTube / YouTube Gaming         |
| Server     | Primary YouTube ingest server    |
| Stream Key | Stream key                       |

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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 |

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​[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.

### Go live

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

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A preview of the stream will be displayed in YouTube Studio. Hit the 'Go live' button in the top-right corner to start the stream. Insert the live stream in the Let's Get Digital environment.