How to Go LIVE on TikTok & Instagram with OBS

[@AlexPettitt]

Question for you: Do you prefer Horizontal live streams or Vertical ones? Let me know below ⬇

[@RyanSomerfield]

Say no to vertical video.. ;) got a tik tok event on the weekend.. not looking forward to it :)

[@AlexPettitt]

@@RyanSomerfield Really? I got to admit I've been liking doing a lot of the vertical stuff recently. It sort of presents a new challenge for how best to shoot / frame things 😂

[@RyanSomerfield]

@@AlexPettitt oh 100%, i say im not looking forward to it, its not that bad, It has been fun as a new challenge to get my head around, luckily this one is a simple 3 camera. just a shame to lose so much image when cropping center frame :( thats also super interesting that tik tok wants 25! thats pretty rare these days for streaming services! probably trying to save bandwidth :P

[@RyanSomerfield]

Also apperently Tiktok have the ability to do a backup RTMP stream now which is a nice change! had fun complaining to the TikTok team about that :)

[@AlexPettitt]

@@RyanSomerfield yeah got to admit I was super surprised with 25fps too when I got supplied the specs doc. I think it’s exactly that, do whatever they can to reduce bandwidth as they know if the stream buffers for a viewer once, they’ll just swipe away. And Ohhh! The Backup Stream is a really nice addition!

[@johnravi1683]

Hi Alex, My niece is trying to build an image as an Instagram influencer, and my nephew is very active on TikTok. I think this video will be the perfect source of inspiration for them. Thanks a lot for sharing this, I learned several tips that I will definitely pass on, and I will share this video with them to help them understand the process better too. I think it will be a great help for both of them. Thanks a lot for sharing this video!

[@metalandcoffee]

Thank you so much for this super detailed tutorial! Love this

[@MateiPCBuilds]

Too bad we don't have the GO LIVE button, not even the stream key :D

[@SirDodge]

You just saved me a couple bucks bro.. I appreciate this video!

[@njenga1656]

the stream key options are not there, both for mobile and pc or mac

[@RoryJenningsFootball]

What a man! What a video! 🤴

[@AlexPettitt]

Looking forward to seeing all your TikTok lives soon mate 👏😉

[@eggtech]

i have been working with official TikTok Team, and even their document is not clear as this video, thanks to Alex, your demo here is a treasure

[@Sigmarizzler44]

on tiktok on my phone when i switch from device camera, it doesnt say cast on pc/mmac it says mobile gaming. pls help

[@TaliaDeanOfficial]

Such a fab video Alex ! Thanks

[@239Uncensored]

Great video! Thanks a bunch! Yes I have 1500+ followers but nothing that allows me to obtain the stream key either… I will try to contact them

[@chadlanc]

can you do multiple output specs? say you want landscape for KZbin and also send a vertical to TikTok at the same time?

[@maennand6153]

Great Video Sir, really helpful. Thank you so much.

[@LittleBigTri]

Ty dude great content and video !

[@DramaQTPi]

Hi Alex, your video was very informative thank you. Is there a way to live stream on all platforms at the same time?

[@DJBluePDX]

I am seeing none of the options you show for TikTok. I have the ability to go live but it only shows device camera... Nothing else. And there is no Go Live button on the desktop TikTok App. Am I missing something?

[@izakwatson8734]

SAME MAN

[@GeorgMaier-Guitarist]

How did you get the “Cast with Mac” option? At this point I only get the option of using “live studio”. I tried that, but I can’t fill the hole screen with my video in vertical. So I would like to use OBS with my Mac just like you do. Thanks!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Michael_Lak]

Nice video. The specs on Amazon for the black magic device says USB and thunderbolt compatible. However looking at the pictures I can only see the thunderbolt port (I know they look the same but they are obviously not the same in use). I have a PC so is ÜSB" going to work?

[@kokorohiro2430]

my tiktok live on mobile doesn't show any stream key links :(

[@marioranieri]

It's not possible anymore to get the stream key and server on TT anymore, right? They only allow TikTok Studio for streaming ....

[@BMGLine]

Awesome and clearly explained. Do we need third party like yellow duck etc for live stream ? or just OBS platform ? Thanks in advance

[@JOTV876]

Omg bro u are the best!!!

[@lovers.cups.podcast]

thank you

[@adinreid9912]

This video help me a lot..

[@djcutlooseuk2286]

Hi I'm trying to do this on my Macbook, but I can't see the go live button , I can also only see TikTok Studio for windows

[@toneranger]

Great tutorial, can the Atem mini or others automatically switch between cameras, if streaming a playing guitarist how is he supposed to switch between cameras during the performance "look no hands" 😄? So automation would be handy

[@learnkajabi]

Great video 👍

[@jeffburkholder2148]

Big question... can you do a stream to multiple feeds; one stream to FB, TicTok, Twitter/X at one feed?

[@Ramboletswork]

The only question I have is when going live on Tiktok through OBS can you still have multi guest on the stream from tiktok??

[@ajjoshi]

OG live streamer guru

[@nepalicreator]

Alex, thank u and I m glad that I found your video. I want to use OBS and GoPro 9 as a camera to stream on TikTok joining via pc like u did it on video. could you please help me? thank you.

[@Hungri_Ungi]

Appreciate this may come across as a silly question, but if I can directly plug my iPhone 15 pro into my MacBook with type c, and live stream vertically, what is the reason I need capture card type device ? I’m using obs combined with obs camera for live streams, but I want to start streaming to tiktok for djing so I’m looking for the best options.

[@Hungri_Ungi]

I do have the problem where the OBS iPhone app doesn’t have an option to change aspect ratio to make full use of the iPhone screen

[@PHUKU]

Hey Alex I think the tiktok live options have changed. You can no longer can go live using a Mac

[@nyghost9991]

great video

[@andyseddon7544]

Hey - great video! I only have a drop-down selection of resolutions available in the 'Output (Scaled) Resolution' in OBS, which are all 16:9. I can type in the 1080x1920 resolution manually for 'Base (Canvas) Resolution', but not the 'Output (Scaled) Resolution'... any thoughts!? I'm on Windows 11. (PS: Does the USB-C direct ATEM Mini output work okay into OBS on Windows 11 do you know? Thanks so much!!).

[@donalddaley]

Do you have an update on TikTok? I have been trying this for a few days with little success. The app no longer supports the PC or cast option, it's the studio app on a PC. I can stream and see my cast in the web browser, but no stream keys/rmtp. Do you have any ideas on how I can now get the stream key address? Any ideas pls?

[@Jeanlemignon]

C'est la vie PARIS 😂 tu parles francais ? (do you speak french ?)

[@Alapaap]

When you end the broadcast on FB Live, you should stop streaming on OBS instead. It will automatically stop the live on facebook. The downside of end live over facebook, is you might cut the last 10-30 seconds of delay.

[@LexaTerrestrialx]

the only thing that show up under Go Live is Device Camera - doesn't give me the option of using my computer or OBS. Same with IG. Only FB does

[@Kevinsmithns]

can i use the software to share a live stream over several private websites? and to have the chats in each website group into one and allow for private only from the one it originated from?

[@RicXX12]

Please help me! I want to play with MIDI keyboard and the settings is okay in the obs and logic pro but I can not to start the tiktok live. I can not to start on my iPhone 13 and on my MacBook Pro 16" either

[@TheRealityTwister]

From chome on my mac I do not have the option to go live?

[@chtmarketing3178]

Hi, Alex. love your content.. really thanks for the sharing. got question, are we allowed to go live simultaneously on intagram,tiktok,fb using obs. im really new here hope you may share some knowledge

[@AlexPettitt]

Hey, yep there is nothing stopping you multicasting to multiple services at the same time. You can either do this direction from OBS or using a third party service like Restream :)

[@cheerlin]

@@AlexPettitt hi Alex, possible to share how to stream to 2 or more platform via OBS? Like how to open 2 instances of OBS?

[@swschilke]

Idea: 🤔 connect the OBS output via a HDMI grabber (USB-C) back to the phone and using it as video source for Instagram?!?

[@pacmanlp8876]

Anyone tried this? Does it work?

[@NikosDelidakis]

is it possible to synchronize live and tik tok and instagram from obs?

[@arivonto]

Hi Alex, I like your content very much! Like 6 days ago I have used Streamon to test live streaming from my PC. After 2 times testing, I can't login to my instagram account for 6 days due to violation of copyright music/content. I have contacted instagram support and didn't get any respond. Also had googled to find solution but didn't get the specific case I have experienced. Seems there is no definitive resolution concerning this issue.

[@jacvanderspuy5618]

Maybe I heard wrong but why do you need a camlink between the Atem and OBS (2:45)?

[@AlexPettitt]

You don’t have to, you could go USB-C direct to OBS… but I personally like to use a capture card as I find the image quality to be a little better. I always find the USB-C output from the ATEM is more contrasy for example :) Hope this helps

[@jameslock]

I now have over 1k of followers, but can't go live through my desktop to get a stream key? I am guessing that TikTok won't give you the key anymore? Is it worth contacting them?

[@joshpalmer5739]

Is there anyway to have zero stream delay? I wanted to have someone join me on instagram live but not sure it would work! thank you

[@AlexPettitt]

Unfortunately not, there will always be latency. If you want your friend to join you on IG Live, I would look to bring them into your OBS production. Hope this helps

[@joshpalmer5739]

really appreciate it thanks! @@AlexPettitt

[@Kevinsmithns]

can i run an old video as live

[@TheArtisticAlchemist]

Not working at all, my live is not showing up on mobile nor pc Instagram and followed this to the letter

[@copperstillco]

why is the CAST option gone?!?!?

[@Hilmslee]

instafeed are not free stream?

[@RetroBusker]

I have 143k followers on my tictok, been chasing after them for the streaming key the past 6 months and the poos havent given me it yet... I have Ticktok studio, altho is shit as it wont let me play the audio from OBS, usless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also the go live on the desktop is'nt showing "go live" on mine!! sooooooo frustrating cos I'm a musician and need control for audio but can't live stream

[@RicXX12]

I just don't understand why it doesn't show me from the phone that it is only possible to go live from a Mac to a PC. :(

[@cikbedahsafie5126]

can we live from instagram and tiktok on the same time.?

[@AlexPettitt]

Hey, yep there is nothing stopping you multicasting to both at the same time. Restream is great for this!

[@anonymousamerican4580]

I don’t see a “Go Live Button” on TikTok desktop?….and no stream key. I can only go LIVE from my mobile device. Any advice?

[@akiddray7831]

Tiktok only gave limited users this ability. This guy just never mentioned it because he's a cuck.

[@anonymousamerican4580]

@@akiddray7831 So TikTok isn’t giving out stream keys anymore?

[@akiddray7831]

@@anonymousamerican4580 not that I'm aware of bro. Unless the LIVE studio gives you one but that's only for windows

[@anonymousamerican4580]

@@akiddray7831 I need stream key for desktop bad

[@akiddray7831]

@@anonymousamerican4580 alot of us do.. I reached out to tiktok and they told me to kick rocks because I didn't have a million views dancing with my shirt off like an idiot

[@JimmyDThing]

My fiance's tiktok has over 200k followers and has for a year and half and STILL tiktok hasn't rolled out the "cast on PC/Mac/console" option to hers.

[@AlexPettitt]

Really? That's strange! I wonder if it's a geo-location thing? PS there is an option in the app to contact the team and submit a help message. I'd definitely try that, as I've sometimes been able to get features enable just by reaching out and asking :)

[@JimmyDThing]

@@AlexPettitt Yeah I can't ever get her to care enough to look into it further haha. I played around with it for a while on her account but I could NOT get a stream key on her phone or on the browser.

[@MAXR_MTB]

TikTok doesn't allow this for Mac anymore

[@Jasong905]

I can’t think of any reason why Instagram not officially support this.

[@AlexPettitt]

I know right… but for now, they don’t want to :(

[@ivyfeenix]

Agreed. It would help them keep up with Tik Tom’s numbers.

[@jprolancing3928]

now answer the most dreaded question of all… how do you get a stream key because it is not as simple as it seems

[@AlexPettitt]

I know right!! So I’ve recently had to do if for a few clients… and the answer seems to be, you need to know someone at TikTok.

[@MarcusJ973]

@@AlexPettitt i wish i knew someone there so i can get a tiktok stream key also. at this point it will take for ever to build followers to get a key :(

[@Nilrac]

15:23 you'll find the answer

[@gregoryg6999]

Useless for 99% of TikTok creators who have RTMP disabled still for their livestreams.

[@WooDeWow]

U HAVE OVER 1K ON TIKTOK AND I DN'T SEE THIS OPTION

[@i_am_FemiWhyte]

Instafeed keeps bouncing me back to login page