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Looking to shake up your Twitch channel and engage your audience in exciting new ways? Co-streaming could be the perfect solution. Keep reading to learn more.
What Is Co-Streaming?
Co-streaming on Twitch is all about collaboration. It allows streamers to broadcast another channel's live content while providing live commentary to their audience. Generally speaking, co-streaming on Twitch is only allowed for special events and some Twitch-sponsored programming.
One special event that should be on your radar for co-streaming is The Streamer Awards 2024, which will broadcast live on Twitch on February 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM (CST). Hosted by QTCinderella and Pokimane, this event to recognize the best in live streaming will include everything from red carpet interviews to live performances—you and your audience wouldn’t want to miss it.
If you haven't been nominated for an award and you're interested in co-streaming the event, you must first register to co-stream. After securing your co-streaming permission, consider enhancing your co-stream with the perfect award ceremony-themed overlay to fit the occasion.
P.S. You can also use code STREAMERAWARDS to grab a free 7-day trial of Streamlabs Ultra—a premium package of creator apps to help you grow your live stream.
How to Co-Stream on Twitch Using Streamlabs Desktop
The key to co-streaming on Twitch is using live streaming software that allows you to split your stream screen between your own footage and the content you wish to stream with your audience. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started with co-streaming using Streamlabs Desktop:
- Before co-streaming, you should install Streamlabs Desktop and connect your Twitch account. If you’re new to this live-streaming software and need help getting started, check out our in-depth Streamlabs Desktop guide.
- Next, from the Sources panel of your Streamlabs editing window, press the plus sign (+) button.
- Select Browser Sources from the General Sources options, then click the Add Source button.
- Next, name your source (e.g., Streamer Awards). Once you’ve named your source, click the Add Source button again.
- Input the URL of the Twitch stream you plan to co-stream.
- Once you’ve added your source, you can tweak the settings for the browser source, such as the size, audio control, and custom CSS. Make changes as you see fit, then hit Close.
- Adjust the location of the browser source within your scene.
- That’s it! Your browser source is added to your live stream, so you’re ready to co-stream on Twitch.
Whether you're providing live commentary for The Streamer Awards or showcasing something else, co-streaming on Twitch offers endless possibilities for fresh and exciting content.