Content:
- What is a broadcast key on Twitch?
- How to Find Your Stream Key on Twitch
- How to reset your broadcast key on Twitch
- Where to put the broadcast key in OBS Studio
- Should I use a broadcast key or OBS account?
- Can I share my broadcast key with people on Twitch?
- How to share a broadcast key with someone
- Summarizing
While many streaming programs now allow you to sign into your Twitch account, there may still be times when you need a broadcast key. If you’re struggling to find your broadcast key, follow this guide and we’ll show you how to find it quickly.
What is a broadcast key on Twitch?
The stream key allows your streaming software, such as OBS, to send data to your Twitch channel. The stream key is unique to your profile, so when you click on OBS, your streaming video will be sent directly to your channel for your viewers to view.
Never publicly show your broadcast key anywhere, as this will allow others to broadcast on your channel. If they have your streaming key, they can plug it into their software and stream the video live on your channel, even without your username and password.
When Twitch was hacked in late 2021, there was concern that people’s streaming keys had been leaked, so Twitch sent out an email asking everyone to change their streaming key.
How to Find Your Stream Key on Twitch
If you need a broadcast key, follow these steps to find it on Twitch:
- Go to Twitch.tv and sign in to your account.
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and click on Creator Panel.
- In the Creator panel, go to Settings -> Stream.
- In the Stream Key and Settings section, the first thing you’ll see is your main stream key.
- On the right side, click “Copy” to copy the stream key to the clipboard. Now you can paste this stream key wherever you want.
Getting a streaming key for Twitch is very easy.
How to reset your broadcast key on Twitch
If you believe that someone may have access to your broadcast key, or if you accidentally showed your broadcast key in a stream, you should reset it immediately. Resetting your key will prevent anyone from streaming to your channel without your permission.
To reset your broadcast key, follow these steps:
- Go to Twitch.tv and sign in to your account.
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and click on Creator Panel.
- In the Creator panel, click “Settings” -> “Stream”.
- Under “Stream Key and Settings” you will see “Primary Stream Key”. On the right there is a reset button.
- Click the “Reset” button to reset your broadcast key immediately.
Remember that when you reset your stream key, you will need to update it in any streaming software you use to stream.
Where to put the broadcast key in OBS Studio
If you want to stream from OBS using your stream key, follow these steps to connect OBS to Twitch:
- Copy the stream key from Twitch using the steps we mentioned above.
- Open an OBS studio
- In OBS Studio go to Settings -> Stream.
- Here you can either sign into your Twitch account or use your broadcast key. To use a broadcast key, click “Use a broadcast key”.
- Paste your broadcast key into the Broadcast Key field and click OK.
Your Twitch account will now be linked to OBS through your broadcast key. Now when you click “Start Broadcast” you will start streaming to your Twitch channel.
Should I use a broadcast key or OBS account?
Since OBS has launched a feature to automatically log you into your Twitch account through the software, there’s not much reason to use the Stream Key. The safest way is to log into Twitch through OBS to connect your account.
Can I share my broadcast key with people on Twitch?
No, you should never share your broadcast key with anyone. If someone has your broadcast key, it gives them full access to broadcast on your channel. There are people who will try to trick you into giving them your broadcast key so they can use your channel for scams etc. Be vigilant and never share your broadcast key with anyone.
There is one situation where you might want to share a stream key with someone. For example, if you have a Twitch channel that has several streamers on it during the week, you can give them a key to stream to the channel.
How to share a broadcast key with someone
If you want to share your broadcast key with someone you trust, follow these steps:
- Go to Twitch.tv and sign in to your account.
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and go to the Creator Dashboard.
- Go to “Settings” -> “Stream”.
- Scroll down to the “Permissions” section and click on “People who can stream to your channel”.
- Enter the email address of the person you want to invite to your channel. This user will then be sent a stream key that they can use to livestream to your channel.
Summarizing
It’s just as easy to find your broadcast key and even change it if you need to. Remember to always keep the broadcast key secret. Enjoy streaming :
