How to Live Stream to Twitter

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.

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.

Step 5: To multistream, click Add Destination (instead of Stream to Custom Ingest) in the Stream settings, enter your RTMP details, and save. 

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.

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.

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.

Step 5: Next, enter the RTMP URL and stream key from your X Media Studio.

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.

Step 8: Give your stream a title and description then hit Go Live.

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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