How to Stream on Twitch in 2026 (COMPLETE Beginner's Guide)

Learn exactly how to stream on Twitch right now with this complete step-by-step beginner's guide to OBS Studio. 👇

🔥 FREE DOWNLOAD: The Pre-Stream Cheatsheet (PDF): https://go.cpawsmusic.com/cheatsheet
✅ GET THE STREAMER STARTER PACK ($7.99): https://shop.cpawsmusic.com/StarterPack

📺 NEXT STEP: Watch the Full Twitch Setup Playlist!
Go from zero to professional with my step-by-step series (Alerts, Panels, Bots & More): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50GUOHSZowk&list=PL0_DyTTpsV3FPcc0iedVCcqOQJhafPIzR&index=4

🚀 STOP STREAMING TO 0 VIEWERS
My proven 4-week roadmap to hit Twitch Affiliate & build a Pro Stream:
👉 https://go.cpawsmusic.com/bootcamp

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 The Beginner Streamer Reality Check
0:42 How to Download OBS Studio & Connect to Twitch
1:56 OBS Docks & Stream Information Walkthrough
2:20 Building Professional Scenes & Gameplay Capture (Canva vs. Starter Pack)
6:38 How to Set Up Audio in OBS natively (Mic & Game Audio)
8:47 Fix OBS Audio Muting When Switching Scenes
9:37 The Best OBS Settings for No Lag (NVIDIA & AMD Encoder Fix)
12:06 How to Use Twitch Stream Manager & Hitting Go Live
13:36 Critical VOD Setting (Save Your Stream Before it's Too Late)
14:00 How to Get Viewers (The Ascension Funnel)

ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
If you want to know how to stream on Twitch, this complete OBS Studio tutorial covers everything you need to hit the "Go Live" button. I walk you step-by-step through downloading the software, connecting your Twitch account, routing your desktop and Discord audio using Application Audio Capture, and finding the exact best OBS settings for your internet speed and graphics card (NVENC and AMD). Stop stressing over complicated setups and let's build your channel!

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P.S. If you're tired of talking to an empty room, I can help you fix that in 4 weeks. Check the Bootcamp link above! 👆