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

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

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

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)

: Clearly state what your stream is about so viewers know what to expect. : Check the OBS Audio Mixer to ensure

: Verify your bitrate is consistent; a solid color (green) in the bottom right corner of OBS indicates a stable connection.

: 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

Which are you streaming to? (e.g., YouTube, Twitch, Facebook)