If you’re a content creator, live streamer, or digital marketer looking to broadcast your content across multiple platforms simultaneously—like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram—this guide is for you. While OBS Studio has long been a favorite for live streaming, multi-streaming (i.e., streaming to multiple platforms at once) used to require complicated plugin setups like the Multi-RTMP plugin.
Fortunately, a new plugin called Aitum Multistream now makes the process much easier, especially for OBS Studio version 30.2 and above. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to install, configure, and use the Aitum Multistream plugin to livestream to multiple platforms with minimal effort.
Step-by-Step Guide to Multi-Streaming Using OBS Studio
Step 1: Download the Aitum Multistream Plugin
To get started, download the Aitum Multistream plugin from its official website:
This plugin is free to use and works with OBS Studio 30+.
Step 2: Install the Plugin
Once downloaded:
- Run the
.exeinstaller. - Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Ensure the plugin is installed in the same folder as your OBS Studio installation.
- Click
Next, thenInstall, and finallyFinish.
Restart OBS Studio after the installation is complete.
Step 3: Enable Aitum Multistream Dock in OBS
After reopening OBS Studio:
- Click on the View tab.
- Go to Docks.
- Select Aitum Multistream from the list.
The Aitum Multistream panel will appear on your OBS interface. You can dock it anywhere on your screen for convenience.
Step 4: Configure Main and Vertical Output
The plugin supports both landscape (horizontal) and vertical canvas modes, which is extremely helpful if you want to stream both formats simultaneously.
- Click on the Settings (gear icon) in the Aitum Multistream dock.
- Under General Settings, you can configure:
- Main Output (horizontal)
- Vertical Output (ideal for mobile platforms like Instagram)
Step 5: Add Streaming Outputs
To stream to multiple platforms:
- Click the Add Output button.
- Choose a platform such as YouTube, Facebook, or any custom RTMP server.
- For each platform, obtain the Stream Key:
- For YouTube: Go to YouTube Live Control Room, create a new stream, fill in title, description, and privacy settings, and copy the stream key.
- For Facebook: Go to Facebook Live Producer, set up your stream and copy the stream key.
- Paste the stream key into the corresponding field in the Aitum Multistream panel.
- Choose your platform’s server if required.
Step 6: Advanced Output Settings
Click on the Advanced Settings button for each stream output to customize:
- Video Encoder: Choose based on your graphics card (e.g., NVENC H.264 for NVIDIA GPUs).
- Frame Rate: 30 or 60 FPS.
- Bitrate: Recommended 2500–6000 Kbps based on platform and internet speed.
- Audio Encoder: Typically AAC.
- Rate Control: Use CBR (Constant Bit Rate).
- Downscale Filter: Optional, usually left at default.
Repeat these settings for each added output.
Step 7: Start Streaming
Once all settings are configured:
- Click the Start Streaming button in OBS.
- Your stream will go live across all selected platforms simultaneously.
- Green status indicators show that the streams are active.
To stop the stream, simply click the streaming button again for each platform.
Final Notes
- This plugin significantly simplifies the multi-streaming process.
- It eliminates the need for complex third-party tools or multiple OBS instances.
- Ideal for creators streaming to both vertical (mobile-first) and horizontal platforms.
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Instagram does not officially support direct RTMP streaming for all users. Streaming to Instagram via OBS may require third-party relay servers or unofficial methods, which can violate Instagram’s terms of service. Proceed at your own risk.
