Just follow these 4 steps to start streaming or recording!

Download obs here

1. Run the auto-configuration wizard for Obs

If you’re new to OBS or just want to get started as quickly as possible, follow the steps in the Auto-Configuration Wizard. This wizard will automatically test your system and attempt to find settings that your PC can handle. This includes streaming or recording, resolution, bitrate, encoder, streaming provider and more. You can always modify the settings manually later.

The wizard will show the first time you run OBS. If you need to run it again, click on Tools -> Auto-Configuration Wizard.

2. Set up your audio devices on Obs

By default, OBS Studio is set to capture your desktop audio and microphone. You can verify this by looking at the volume meters in the mixer section of the main OBS Studio window. If they aren’t moving, or you suspect the wrong device is being captured, click on Settings -> Audio and select the devices manually.

macOS users: If you’re on macOS, you’ll need an extra app to capture desktop audio. This is due to limitations in macOS that provide no direct capture methods for desktop audio devices.

3. Add your sources for video on Obs

Next, you’ll see that the preview is a black screen. OBS does not capture any video by default. To get started capturing, you need to add a source.

At the bottom of the window is a box called ‘Sources’. Click on the + (or right click inside the Sources box) and pick the source you want. For example:

• select Display Capture to record everything visible on a monitor
• select Game Capture (Windows only) if you’re capturing a game
• select Window Capture for non-game applications
• or select Video Capture Device for a webcam or capture card

Sources and scenes are the bread and butter of OBS Studio, and can be super powerful. Click here to read more about them.

Laptop users: Here’s our troubleshooting guide if your game/window/display capture sources still show a black screen.

4. Test your stream and record settings

Double check that all your settings are how you want them in Settings -> Output. Then, just hit Start Recording or Start Streaming.