[setup] [2025]

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

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

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 : Right-click your video source in OBS and

: Include details, links, or a call to action. On Facebook , this is where you can tag friends or check into a location. Finalizing the "Go Live" Post : Include details,

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

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

: Verify your bitrate is consistent; a solid color (green) in the bottom right corner of OBS indicates a stable connection.