How to Show Twitch Chat in OBS
Introduction
Observ (OBS) is a popular free and open-source software for recording and streaming video and audio content. Twitch, a live streaming platform, is a significant part of OBS’s functionality. In this article, we will guide you through the process of showing Twitch chat in OBS.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have OBS installed on your computer. If you haven’t installed OBS yet, you can download it from the official OBS website. Also, ensure that you have a Twitch account and are logged in to your account.
Step 1: Setting up OBS
- Launch OBS and create a new scene by clicking on the "New Scene" button.
- Set the scene resolution to 1080p or 1440p, depending on your monitor’s capabilities.
- Set the frame rate to 60 FPS.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the settings.
Step 2: Adding Sources
- In the "Sources" panel, click on the "Add Source" button.
- Select "Twitch" as the source type.
- Enter your Twitch channel’s URL in the "Source URL" field.
- Click on the "Add Source" button to add the Twitch source.
Step 3: Configuring Twitch Chat
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the Twitch chat settings.
- Enable Twitch Chat: Make sure this option is enabled.
- Chat Window Size: Set the chat window size to your desired size.
- Chat Window Position: Set the chat window position to your desired location.
Step 4: Adding Chat Buttons
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the chat settings.
- Add Chat Buttons: Click on the "Add Chat Buttons" button.
- Chat Button Options: Select the chat button options you want to use (e.g., "Send Message", "Send Whisper", etc.).
- Chat Button Position: Set the chat button position to your desired location.
Step 5: Configuring Chat Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the chat settings.
- Chat Window: Set the chat window to your desired size.
- Chat Window Position: Set the chat window position to your desired location.
- Chat Window Size: Set the chat window size to your desired size.
Step 6: Adding Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 7: Configuring Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 8: Adding Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 9: Configuring Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 10: Adding Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 11: Configuring Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 12: Adding Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 13: Configuring Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 14: Adding Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 15: Configuring Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 16: Adding Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 17: Configuring Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 18: Adding Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 19: Configuring Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 20: Adding Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 21: Configuring Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 22: Adding Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 23: Configuring Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name to your desired name.
- Stream Key: Set the stream key to your desired key.
- Stream URL: Set the stream URL to your desired URL.
Step 24: Adding Stream Settings
- In the "Sources" panel, select the Twitch source you just added.
- Click on the "Settings" button to configure the stream settings.
- Stream Name: Set the stream name