> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://rplaylive.gitbook.io/creatorguide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://rplaylive.gitbook.io/creatorguide/en/how-to/stream/stream-settings.md).

# Stream Settings

Stream settings are available under Studio → Settings.

## Server & Stream Key

1. You can check your `Server & Stream Key` in `Live Studio → Settings`.\
   Click the Copy button on the right to copy your Server & Stream Key.

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2. Copy and paste your Server & Stream Key into OBS → Settings → Stream.

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{% hint style="info" %}

* Never share your stream key with anyone.
* Don't have OBS? → <https://obsproject.com/>
  {% endhint %}

### Recommended OBS Settings

* Under OBS → Settings → Output → Encoder Settings, set your `Keyframe Interval` to 2s.

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* You can check your Keyframe Interval settings under Settings → Output → Output Mode → Advanced.&#x20;
* For a better streaming experience, we recommend that you use the settings below.

{% hint style="info" %}
\[Output Settings]

* Bitrate: 3200 kbps
* Keyframe Interval: 2s
* Video Encoder: QSV.H264 / NVENC H.264 / AMF H.264
* Audio Encoder: FFmpeg AAC

\[Video Settings]

* Output Resolution: 1920x1080 or below
* Common FPS Values: 30fps&#x20;
  {% endhint %}

***

### RPLAY Broadcast Settings

* Enter the stream title, info and tags.&#x20;
* Enable `Use Custom Thumbnail` to set a custom thumbnail.&#x20;
* If your stream contains adult content, please enable the `NSFW?` toggle!
* Click `Apply Changed Settings` to save.&#x20;

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### Viewership Requirements

Set the viewership requirements.&#x20;

1. **Public**: when both options are `OFF`, anyone will be able to view your stream.
2. **Subscriber-only**: if the `Subscribers` toggle is `ON`, only users subscribed to your selected tiers will be able to join.

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3. **Live Ticket-only**: if the `Live Ticket` toggle is `ON` , only users who purchase a Ticket will be able to join.&#x20;

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4. When both the `Subscriber` and `Live Ticket` toggles are `ON`, users who meet any one of the two requirements will be able to join.&#x20;
   * Both Subscribers and Live Ticket purchasers will be able to join.&#x20;

{% hint style="danger" %}

* Before starting a new stream, please click `New Ticket` even if there's no change in pricing.
* If you don't do this, users who previously purchased a Live Ticket will be able to join.&#x20;
* Your change will only be saved if you click `Apply Changed Settings` at the bottom.&#x20;
  {% endhint %}

***

### Other Settings

1. Display stream on homepage: When `OFF` , your stream won't be visible on the homepage.&#x20;
2. Remind subscribers when going live: When `ON` , your subscribers will be notified of your stream.&#x20;
3. Allow Anonymous Chat: When `ON` , users can hide their usernames to chat anonymously.&#x20;