Whether you’re a gamer, creator, or business, live streaming to X (formerly Twitter) is a powerful way to reach and engage your audience in real-time. This guide walks you through some ways to stream to X—using Streamlabs Desktop, your browser and/or RTMP—to help you find the workflow that best fits your needs.
Jump Ahead
- How to Stream to X (Twitter) from Streamlabs Desktop
- How to Stream to X (Twitter) from Streamlabs Desktop via RTMP
- How to Stream to X (Twitter) from Browser (Talk Studio)
- How to Stream to X(Twitter) from Browser (Talk Studio) via RTMP
- Troubleshooting & Tips
How to Stream to X from Streamlabs Desktop
Streamlabs Desktop offers an integration with X (Twitter) making streaming to the platform fast to set up without requiring an X premium account of any sort. Plus you can use features such as overlays, widgets, and monetization tools from day one.
Step 1: If you haven’t already done so, download Streamlabs Desktop by visiting the Streamlabs website and follow the prompts to install it on your computer.
Step 2: Open Streamlabs Desktop and click the settings gear icon, then navigate to the Stream tab and choose X from the platform dropdown.
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Step 3: Click Connect next to the X option and authorize Streamlabs access by logging into your X account when prompted.
Step 4: Customize the set up of your stream with overlays and widgets if you desire. When you are ready to stream, press the Go Live button on the main dashboard, add a title and description, and confirm to start your stream on X.
How to Stream to X on Streamlabs Desktop via RTMP
Streaming via RTMP is particularly useful if you wish to stream to multiple X accounts at once. However, you must have a verified X account in order to get a stream key and url—you need both to stream via RTMP.
Note: Please be sure to keep your stream key and URL confidential and be careful not to share on stream.
Step 1: Make sure you have a verified X Premium or Premium+ account and log in to X Media Studio Producer.
Step 2: Click on Premium, choose Media Studio, click the Producer tab.
Step 3: Next, select Sources > Create Source. Here you can select RTMP, choose the nearest region, and copy your RTMP URL and stream key.
Step 4: In Streamlabs Desktop, open Settings, go to Stream, select Stream to Custom ingest (under Stream Type–do not click on Add Destination.), and paste in your RTMP url and stream key.
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Step 5: To multistream, click Add Destination (instead of Stream to Custom Ingest) in the Stream settings, enter your RTMP details, and save.
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Step 6: Before you can go live, the X account owner must create a broadcast. The created broadcast can allow them to go live immediately or schedule a broadcast for the future.
In X Media Studio, click Broadcasts, then Create Broadcast. Complete the required sections making sure to choose your previously created Source. Then schedule your stream, and click Create Broadcast.
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How to Stream from Browser (Talk Studio/Web)
If you don’t want to download software to stream to X, streaming from your browser with a tool like Talk Studio is a viable option. Below are the steps to get set up.
Step 1: Open Talk Studio in your web browser and click Go Live.
Step 2: Click Add Destination, select X, and log in to connect your account.
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Step 3: For multistreaming, add additional destinations, then press Go Live to start streaming directly from your browser.
How to Stream from Browser (Talk Studio/Web) via RTMP
Reminder—you must have a verified X Premium or Premium+ account and log in to X Media Studio Producer. This is where you create your source to generate a stream key and url.
Step 1: Click on Premium, choose Media Studio >Producer tab
Step 2: Then select Sources > Create Source > RTMP. Choose the nearest region, and copy your RTMP URL and stream key.
Step 3: Log into Talk Studio in your web browser and click Go Live.
Step 4: Click Add Destination and select Add Custom RTMP.
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Step 5: Next, enter the RTMP URL and stream key from your X Media Studio.
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Step 6: Name the destination, enter stream details, then hit Add.
Step 7: Select X as a destination on your stream to page, then hit Next.
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Step 8: Give your stream a title and description then hit Go Live.
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Step 9: Create the live stream in X Media Studio by clicking Broadcasts, then Create
Broadcast.
Complete the required sections making sure to choose your previously created Source. Then schedule your stream, and click Create Broadcast.
Troubleshooting & Tips
If you experience issues, check that your account is properly verified, your stream keys are correct, and you have a stable internet connection.
Ending the Livestream
Pressing End Stream disconnects the stream from the RTMP. The “live” banner may disappear in a few seconds. However, if the stream is not ending or you want to end it remotely, click End in the X Media Studio Producer > Broadcasts section.
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