[setup]

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

: If you are gaming, ensure the correct game is tagged to help with discoverability in platform directories. [setup]

Which are you streaming to? (e.g., YouTube, Twitch, Facebook) : The final button on the platform dashboard

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 [setup]

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

Before you hit that final button, ensure these technical elements are locked in: