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Connect Streamlabs to Restream

Learn how to set up and use Streamlabs with Restream.

Eli Sidiropoulou avatar
Written by Eli Sidiropoulou
Updated over a month ago

StreamLabs is a great software option for adding more control to your streaming setup and sending your feed through Restream to your preferred destinations.


How to connect StreamLabs to Restream

  1. Download StreamLabs.

  2. Launch the app and click the ⚙️ gear icon in the bottom left corner.

  3. Select the Stream menu and choose Streaming Services.

  4. Under Service, select Restream.io.

  5. Go to your Restream home screen.

  6. Click New Stream and select RTMP | Encoder.

    💡 If you have already created your RTMP stream, click RTMP Setup on the existing stream card.

  7. Copy the stream key from Restream.

  8. Head back to StreamLabs and paste your stream key in the relevant field.

  9. Click Done.


Requirements

Recommended Output settings:

  • Change Output mode to Advanced.

  • Set Encoder to Software (x264).

  • Set Rate Control to CBR.

  • Set Keyframe Interval to 2 seconds.

  • Set Profile to Main.

For the rest of your settings, we recommend following the guidelines of your platforms.


Monitoring your stream

Once you've initiated your broadcast via Streamlabs, you can go back to your home screen on Restream and click View Stream under your RTMP stream card. From there, you can oversee your stream's performance, manage the channels you're streaming to, and keep an eye on viewer counts.

💡 Streamlabs also offers a mobile app to help you stream from your phone

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