How to Stream Games on Twitch from PC, Consoles and Smartphones

Twitch is currently the world’s biggest online streaming platform, especially for gamers. The Amazon-owned service boasts of over 2.2 million unique monthly streamers and an excess of 292 billion minutes of content watched. Heck, even the rapper Drake was recently found streaming on Twitch. So, if you’ve been thinking of starting your own Twitch channel, but are unsure on how to go about doing so, read on, as we show you how to stream games on Twitch using your PC, gaming console, or even a smartphone:

How to Stream on Twitch (Sections):

Note: While all of the following methods make use of a third-party app, it goes without saying that you will be requiring a Twitch account. In case you don’t already have one, you can sign-up for Twitch here. Also, while PC/Console gaming can be streamed natively (as shown in the article below), we recommend using a capture card.

How to Stream on Twitch from PC

1. First off, you need to open your Twitch account in a browser and head over to Dashboard. Now, in the Live tab, fill out a Title for your stream, choose the game which you want to broadcast and select the Communities you want your stream to be associated with.

Twitch Live stream info

2. Now, download and install OBS (free) on your system. Once you’ve done that, launch the software and select “Twitch” from the list of stream services and leave the “Server option” on “Auto” in the File menu.

OBS settings twitch

3. Now, request a Stream Key from your Twitch account, and then paste it into the Stream Key in the Stream tab on OBS.

OBS stream key

4. Now, in the OBS interface, click on the ‘+’ icon under the Sources tab and select Display Capture. Create a new Display Capture and rename it according to your preference.

Display capture OBS

5. Once a new Display Capture is created, a Properties window will pop-up where you can select the resolution of the Display Capture.

OBS display capture resolution

6. Now that you’ve done that, select the “Start Streaming” option from the main OBS interface and jump right into the action.

OBS Start streaming

And well, that was it. Alternatively, if you faced any issues, you can also check out our detailed article on how to Stream on Twitch using a PC.

How to Stream on Twitch from PS4 or Xbox One

1. First off, launch the game of your choice. Then, press the “Share” button on your Dualshock 4 controller. In the Share settings that show up, select “Broadcast Gameplay”.

Broadcast-Gameplay

2. Next up, select “Twitch” from the list of services.

Select Twitch

3. You will now be required to log-in to your Twitch account. Simply head over to the activation page on your PC/Mobile, and enter the code shown on the PS4 to link your Twitch account to your PS4.

Activate Twitch

4. Once your Twitch credentials have been saved, the stream settings will show up. Give your stream a name and then select “Start Broadcasting”.

Stream Name and Start Broadcasting

5. And that’s it. A Twitch window will show up on your gameplay footage.

Stream-is-Live

Note: For Xbox One Users, Twitch service is not natively available. As such, you will first have to download the Twitch app (free) on your Xbox One by following the link here or by searching for it in the Store. After that, the process on the Xbox One and PS4 remain the same.

You can also check out our detailed guide on how to stream on Twitch from PS4 or Xbox One here.

How to Stream on Twitch from Android or iOS

1. Download StreamLabs app (free) to your Android or iOS device.

2. Open up StreamLabs and log in with your Twitch account.

Log in to Twitch

3. Now, in the main screen window, tap on the “Stream” icon.

Stream Icon

4. The app will show you a prompt for capturing your screen. Simply tap on “Start now”.

Start Now

5. Now, tap on the 3-dot menu button, and select “Edit stream info”.

3-dot menu and Edit Stream Info

6. Give your stream a name of your choice. When you’re done, simply tap on “Ok”.

Stream Name

7. Now, tap on the “Live” icon in the bottom-right of the screen. And that’s it, all the content on your screen will start streaming on Twitch.

Live icon

Streaming Started

8. All that is left now is to start up the game of your choice. It will automatically be streamed on Twitch live for all your viewers to watch.

Streaming Game
Streaming PUBG on Mobile
Streaming Showing on PC
Streaming Showing on PC

You can also check out our detailed guide on how to stream on Twitch from Android or iOS here.

SEE ALSO: How to Create Discord Server and Invite Your Friends

Start Streaming Your Gameplay on Twitch Easily

Well, that is pretty much it. Using the aforementioned guide, you should easily be able to stream your games to Twitch from your PC, Console, or Smartphone. However, don’t expect your Twitch stream to match those of professional streamers if you’re using this guide. There are many more nuances to streaming and achieving high-quality professional streams, most of which involve expensive hardware and software. Nonetheless, for the basic user, the above method should suffice.

So, did you try any of the above methods to start streaming on Twitch? Share with us your experiences, as well as your Twitch Channel names in the comments down below.

Games You Can Stream on Twitch from PC

Game TitleDeveloper
OverwatchBlizzard Entertainment
PlayerUnknown's BattlegroundsPUBG Corporation
FortniteEpic Games
League of LegendsRiot Games
Counter-Strike: Global OffensiveValve Corporation
DOTA 2Valve Corporation
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon WildlandsUbisoft
Rainbow Six SiegeUbisoft
Grand Theft Auto GTA VRockstar Games
Final Fantasy XVSquare Enix
Rocket LeaguePsyonix
Sea of ThievesRare
FIFA 18EA
NBA 2k18EA
Mortal Kombat XLNetherRealm Studios
Hellblade: Senua's SacrificeNinja Theory
Persona 5P-Studio
Forza Horizon 3Playground Games
Forza Motorsport 7Turn 10 Studios
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntCD Projekt RED
Resident Evil 7: BiohazardCapcom
Hitman: The Complete First SeasonSquare Enix
NiohTeam Ninja
For HonorUbisoft Montreal
Sniper Elite 4Rebellion Developments
Nier: AutomataPlatinumGames
The Elder Scrolls: LegendsBethesda Softworks
Mass Effect: AndromedaBioWare
Bulletstorm: Full Clip EditionEpic Games
Stardew Valley: Collector's EditionSickhead Games
Outlast IIRed Barrels
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3CI Games
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IIIRelic Entertainment
PreyArkane Studios
Injustice 2NetherRealm Studios
The SurgeDeck13
DarksidersVigil Games
Friday the 13th: The GameGun Media
RimeTequila Works
Don't Starve Mega PackKlei Entertainment
Tekken 7Bandai Namco Entertainment
WipeoutPsygnosis
Dead by DaylightBehaviour Interactive
Nex MachinaHousemarque
Elite: DangerousFrontier Developments
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane TrilogyVicarious Visions
Agents of MayhemVolition
Sonic ManiaSEGA of America
ObserverBloober Team
AbsolverSloclap
Ark: Survival EvolvedVirtual Basement LLC
Hello NeighborDynamic Pixels
Redout34BigThings
XCOMHasbro Interactive
Life is Strange: Before the StormDeck Nine
Destiny 2Bungie
Rayman Legends: Definitive EditionUbisoft
Divinity: Original Sin IILarian Studios
Dishonored: Death of the OutsiderArkane Studios
NHL 18EA
Marvel vs. Capcom InfiniteCapcom
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2Dimps
Project Cars 2Slightly Mad Studios
Fallout 4: Game of the Year EditionBethesda Softworks
CupheadStudio MDHR
A Hat In TimeGears for Breakfast
South Park: The Fractured But WholeUbisoft
Age Of Empires: Definitive EditionMicrosoft Studios
Doomid Software
Need For Speed: PaybackGhost Games
L.A. NoireRockstar Games
Star Wars Battlefront IIEA DICE
The Sims 4EA

Games You Can Stream on Twitch from PS4

Game TitleDeveloper
OverwatchBlizzard Entertainment
FortniteEpic Games
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon WildlandsUbisoft
Rainbow Six SiegeUbisoft
Grand Theft Auto GTA VRockstar Games
Final Fantasy XVSquare Enix
Rocket LeaguePsyonix
FIFA 18EA
NBA 2k18EA
God of WarSanta Monica Studio
Horizon Zero DawnGuerrilla Games
Last of USNaughty Dog
Mortal Kombat XLNetherRealm Studios
Gran Turismo SportPolyphony Digital
Hellblade: Senua's SacrificeNinja Theory
Persona 5P-Studio
Burnout Paradise RemasteredCriterion Software
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntCD Projekt RED
Resident Evil 7: BiohazardCapcom
Hitman: The Complete First SeasonSquare Enix
NiohTeam Ninja
For HonorUbisoft Montreal
Sniper Elite 4Rebellion Developments
Nier: AutomataPlatinumGames
The Elder Scrolls: LegendsBethesda Softworks
Mass Effect: AndromedaBioWare
Stardew Valley: Collector's EditionSickhead Games
Outlast IIRed Barrels
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3CI Games
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IIIRelic Entertainment
PreyArkane Studios
Injustice 2NetherRealm Studios
The SurgeDeck13
DarksidersVigil Games
Friday the 13th: The GameGun Media
RimeTequila Works
Don't Starve Mega PackKlei Entertainment
Tekken 7Bandai Namco Entertainment
WipeoutPsygnosis
Dead by DaylightBehaviour Interactive
Nex MachinaHousemarque
Elite: DangerousFrontier Developments
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane TrilogyVicarious Visions
Agents of MayhemVolition
Sonic ManiaSEGA of America
ObserverBloober Team
Uncharted: The Lost LegacyNaughty Dog
UnchartedNaughty Dog
AbsolverSloclap
Ark: Survival EvolvedVirtual Basement LLC
Redout34BigThings
XCOMHasbro Interactive
Life is Strange: Before the StormDeck Nine
Destiny 2Bungie
Rayman Legends: Definitive EditionUbisoft
Divinity: Original Sin IILarian Studios
Dishonored: Death of the OutsiderArkane Studios
NHL 18EA
Marvel vs. Capcom InfiniteCapcom
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2Dimps
Project Cars 2Slightly Mad Studios
Fallout 4: Game of the Year EditionBethesda Softworks
South Park: The Fractured But WholeUbisoft
Just Dance 2018Ubisoft
Doomid Software
Need For Speed: PaybackGhost Games
L.A. NoireRockstar Games
Star Wars Battlefront IIEA DICE
The Sims 4EA

Games You Can Stream on Twitch from Xbox One

Game TitleDeveloper
OverwatchBlizzard Entertainment
PlayerUnknown's BattlegroundsPUBG Corporation
FortniteEpic Games
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon WildlandsUbisoft
Rainbow Six SiegeUbisoft
Grand Theft Auto GTA VRockstar Games
Final Fantasy XVSquare Enix
Rocket LeaguePsyonix
Sea of ThievesRare
FIFA 18EA
NBA 2k18EA
Mortal Kombat XLNetherRealm Studios
Hellblade: Senua's SacrificeNinja Theory
Forza Horizon 3Playground Games
Forza Motorsport 7Turn 10 Studios
Burnout Paradise RemasteredCriterion Software
HaloMicrosoft Studios
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntCD Projekt RED
Resident Evil 7: BiohazardCapcom
Hitman: The Complete First SeasonSquare Enix
For HonorUbisoft Montreal
Sniper Elite 4Rebellion Developments
Stardew Valley: Collector's EditionSickhead Games
Outlast IIRed Barrels
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3CI Games
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IIIRelic Entertainment
PreyArkane Studios
Injustice 2NetherRealm Studios
The SurgeDeck13
DarksidersVigil Games
Friday the 13th: The GameGun Media
RimeTequila Works
Tekken 7Bandai Namco Entertainment
Dead by DaylightBehaviour Interactive
Nex MachinaHousemarque
Elite: DangerousFrontier Developments
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane TrilogyVicarious Visions
Agents of MayhemVolition
ObserverBloober Team
AbsolverSloclap
Ark: Survival EvolvedVirtual Basement LLC
Hello NeighborDynamic Pixels
Redout34BigThings
XCOMHasbro Interactive
Life is Strange: Before the StormDeck Nine
Destiny 2Bungie
Rayman Legends: Definitive EditionUbisoft
Divinity: Original Sin IILarian Studios
Dishonored: Death of the OutsiderArkane Studios
NHL 18EA
Marvel vs. Capcom InfiniteCapcom
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2Dimps
Project Cars 2Slightly Mad Studios
Fallout 4: Game of the Year EditionBethesda Softworks
CupheadStudio MDHR
A Hat In TimeGears for Breakfast
South Park: The Fractured But WholeUbisoft
Age Of Empires: Definitive EditionMicrosoft Studios
Just Dance 2018Ubisoft
Doomid Software
Need For Speed: PaybackGhost Games
L.A. NoireRockstar Games
Star Wars Battlefront IIEA DICE
The Sims 4EA
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