Streaming: Connecting to OBS
Ready to start streaming on Guilded using OBS? OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is a free, powerful tool that lets you customize your stream and broadcast to your community with ease. This guide walks you through how to connect OBS to Guilded and start streaming in minutes.
Set Up OBS for Guilded Streaming
- Open OBS and click the Start Virtual Camera button.
- Make sure your video source is set up correctly in OBS.
- Adjust resolution, frame rate, and overlays as needed.
- Double-check that your camera or scene appears as expected.
Select OBS in Guilded Settings
- In Guilded, open your User Settings.
- Click on Voice & Video.
- Scroll to the Camera section and select OBS Virtual Camera from the dropdown.
Start Streaming on Guilded
- Go to the streaming channel where you'd like to go live.
- Click Start Streaming.
- From the video source options, select OBS Virtual Camera.
Guilded will now broadcast your OBS stream directly to the selected channel.
💬 FAQs
Q: Do I need a plugin to connect OBS to Guilded?
A: No, you just need to use OBS's built-in Virtual Camera feature.
Q: Why isn’t my OBS feed showing up?
A: Make sure Virtual Camera is started in OBS and the correct source is selected in Guilded settings.
Q: Can I stream both audio and video through OBS to Guilded?
A: Video is supported via the virtual camera. Audio must be set separately using your audio input device.