Want to know how to stream on Kick? Follow our easy steps

It isn’t hard to learn how to stream on Kick, but any potential content creators need to make sure they have the right equipment and follow these easy steps to get started.

As the third most popular live streaming service today, Kick has an average of 400,000 concurrent viewers at any time and boasts tens of thousands of active content creators. Big names including popular and sometimes controversial figure Adin Ross and former professional Overwatch player Félix “xQc” Lengyel call the platform home. Kick also stands out for its 95/5 subscription revenue split with creators who are verified and meet certain channel requirements, meaning that streamers stand to benefit more from subscriptions on their Kick channels than they typically would on Twitch other similar platforms.

It’s no wonder that more people are looking to go from viewer to creator and want to learn how to stream on Kick, so here’s how to do it.

How to stream live content on Kick

Anyone interested in learning how to stream live on Kick must make sure they have the right software before following some software-specific steps.

Kick supports a number of different streaming software applications, such as Streamlabs Desktop and Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Users also have the option to stream from a mobile device in addition to from their desktop. With a wide range of software possibilities available, here are a few examples to get started.

How to stream on Kick with Streamlabs Desktop

Streamlabs Desktop is one of the most straightforward ways to stream because creators can directly log into Kick from the app. They must first download the Streamlabs app and log in with their Kick account. Creators can also choose to make a Streamlabs account to access extra features like Talk Studio. Either way, once in the application, navigate to the stream option and then connect to Kick. If not already logged in, this will prompt the user to enter their identification and enable any required permissions.

Once done, new creators can go live on Kick. At this time, they still need to set up a title and category within the Kick website rather than Streamlabs, but the ease of sending video directly to Kick offsets the minor inconvenience.

How to stream on Kick with OBS

Another popular streaming service is OBS, which has especially gained traction among the vtuber community. Its popularity comes from both its free nature and the large number of features available on the platform. While it may not directly connect to Kick, OBS is still a good and common choice for content creators.

In most applications including OBS, the first step is to find an individual user’s stream key and URL. Creators can find this by navigating to their dashboard, going to the Channel item in the menu, and then clicking on Stream URL and Key. Stream keys are unique to the content creator and link video from software to Kick. In OBS, users need to go from File to Settings to Stream. They should then change the service to custom and enter in both their key and URL. Unlike with StreamLabs, those using OBS need to set their stream title and category first before going live.

Users with screen resolutions higher than 1920 x 1080 may need to adjust their output depending on their encoder and set-up. Keep in mind that Kick supports a maximum bitrate of 8,000 kbps and a maximum FPS of 60.

How to stream on Kick on mobile

Much like on desktop, users can use any compatible app of their choosing to stream on Kick from their mobile device. This makes it easier to stream on the go or mobile game content, though some features such as chat may be limited. There are some general steps to follow regardless of the software.

As usual, content creators first must grab their steam key and set their title/category on Kick. On the streaming app itself, users need to navigate to account settings and custom RTPM. Real-Time Messaging Protocol, or RTMP, is what allows for video, audio, and other data to be shared across the internet. Kick has a specific code that connects creators to their platform that they have to enter: rtmps://fa723fc1b171.global-contribute.live-video.net:443/app. Depending on the app, they may have to enter their key as well. Once done, they should be good to go live on Kick from mobile.

Whatever platform and software creators decide to choose, there’s an easy way to stream on Kick. With enough time and experience, perhaps you could been become the next xQc.