: Clearly state what your stream is about so viewers know what to expect.

: Choose between Public , Friends , or a Test (private) stream if you are still troubleshooting.

: Right-click your video source in OBS and select Transform > Fit to Screen to ensure there are no black bars around your video.

: Check the OBS Audio Mixer to ensure your mic is in the "green/yellow" zone and not "peaking" in the red.

: The final button on the platform dashboard (not in OBS) is what pushes your content out to your followers. Pre-Flight Checklist

What is the of your setup? (e.g., gaming, a two-person podcast, a live event) How to Stream on Facebook with OBS (Complete 2026 Guide)

To complete your post-setup process for a live stream (particularly when using platforms like or YouTube via OBS Studio ), you need to finalize the metadata in your streaming dashboard before the broadcast officially begins. Finalizing the "Go Live" Post

Once you have started the technical stream from your software (like OBS Studio ), the video feed will appear as a preview on your chosen platform. To "complete the post" and go public, follow these steps: