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# How to Find Your YouTube Stream Key
- URL: https://media.allcreatortools.com/how-to-find-your-youtube-stream-key/
- Published: 2024-12-15T15:22:40.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-15T15:22:40.000Z
- Author: Anastasia
- Tags: blog_list, #Import 2026-07-17 06:30

Getting ready to [stream](https://allcreatortools.com/blog/where-should-you-livestream-in-2024) on YouTube? You’ll need a stream key to link your [streaming software](https://allcreatortools.com/categories/streaming%5Fsoftware) with your YouTube account. This guide will walk you through locating your stream key and setting it up in [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/).

**Note:** Keep your stream key safe and private. Don’t share it with anyone. If someone gets access to your stream key, you can create a new one by clicking the **“Reset”** button in the **Stream Key** section.

To find your stream key on YouTube, follow these steps:

1. Visit [YouTube Studio](https://studio.youtube.com/) and sign in if you aren’t already logged in.
2. Click the “Create” button in the upper-right corner.  
![Youtube stream key21-2.webp](https://media.allcreatortools.com/content/images/2024/12/Youtube-stream-key21-2.webp)
3. Select “Go Live” from the dropdown menu.  
![Youtube stream key22-2.webp](https://media.allcreatortools.com/content/images/2024/12/Youtube-stream-key22-2.webp)
4. Under “Right Now,” click “Start.”  
![Youtube stream key3.webp](https://media.allcreatortools.com/content/images/2024/12/Youtube-stream-key3.webp)
5. Choose the “Streaming Software” option and click “Go.”  
![Youtube stream key4.webp](https://media.allcreatortools.com/content/images/2024/12/Youtube-stream-key4.webp)
6. In the Stream Settings section, click the “Copy” button next to the stream key to copy it to your clipboard.  
![YouTube stream key25.webp](https://media.allcreatortools.com/content/images/2024/12/YouTube-stream-key25.webp)

Now add your YouTube stream key to OBS:

1. Open OBS.
2. Click “Settings” in the lower-right corner to open the settings window.  
![OBS stream key1.webp](https://media.allcreatortools.com/content/images/2024/12/OBS-stream-key1.webp)
3. Select “Stream” in the left sidebar.  
![OBS stream key2.webp](https://media.allcreatortools.com/content/images/2024/12/OBS-stream-key2.webp)
4. Choose “YouTube” in the Service dropdown menu.  
![YouTube4.webp](https://media.allcreatortools.com/content/images/2024/12/YouTube4.webp)
5. Paste your YouTube stream key into the “Stream Key” field.  
![YouTube5.webp](https://media.allcreatortools.com/content/images/2024/12/YouTube5.webp)
6. Click “OK” to save your settings.  
![YouTube6.webp](https://media.allcreatortools.com/content/images/2024/12/YouTube6.webp)

Now OBS is linked to your YouTube channel! When you’re ready to go live, click “Start Streaming” in OBS. 

Take a look at these related articles you could like: 

1. [How to Stream Vertically in YouTube Shorts and Why You Totally Should](https://allcreatortools.com/blog/how-to-stream-vertically-in-youtube-shorts-and-why-you-totally-should)
2. [What is the Best Bitrate for Streaming on YouTube?](https://allcreatortools.com/blog/what-is-the-best-bitrate-for-streaming-on-youtube)
3. [How to Update OBS](https://allcreatortools.com/blog/how-to-update-obs)
4. [How to Use BetterTTV Emotes on Twitch and YouTube](https://allcreatortools.com/blog/how-to-use-betterttv)
5. [The Streamer's Guide to Sponsorships](https://allcreatortools.com/blog/the-streamers-guide-to-sponsorships)