How to install and configure OBS Studio

Download the OBS Studio installer

Go to obsproject.com through your browser and select the download that's compatible with your operating system. The OBS Studio Installer will be downloaded on your computer.

Install the program

Open the OBS Studio installer, go through the license information, then pressand select a folder on your computer where the program will be saved and start the installation. When it is done, make sure the option to launch OBS automatically is selected, then press

Configure OBS Studio to fit your computer's performance

The first time you launch OBS Studio, the Auto Configuration Wizard will open in a separate window. Select your preferences for optimization, then press , set the canvas resolution, which is the video preview that will show up in the program, and the frame rate at which the application operates. After pressing  again, you will be taken to the "Final Results" window, where you can apply the chosen settings.

Edit the input and output settings

Presson the bottom right corner of your program window. Once the settings menu is up, go to the "Output" page and set the encoder as hardware or software for both recording and streaming settings. Go to the "Audio" page and select your microphones, the go to the "Video" page in order to set the resolution and frame rate of your video output.

Set up your display capture and scene

Pressat the bottom of the "Sources" section and select "Display Capture", press , then you can choose which monitor you want to record. To create a new scene, press at the bottom of the "Scenes" section.