Xbox: How to Stream Live on Twitch

Streaming live through Twitchon Xbox requires just a few quick steps in linking accounts. Streaming live on Twitch is a popular way for Xbox gamers to share content and get involved in the gaming community. Over 140 million unique visitors use Twitch every month, whether it is viewing or streaming.

First, Xbox players must have a Twitch account to stream live and this can be set up through the Twitch website. With an active Twitch account, streaming live gameplay is a simple and quick process. Much like setting up Twitch streaming for PlayStation, there is no need for any extra hardware or software to go live. Just link a Twitch account to an Xbox account and follow a few steps to send out a live gaming stream to the masses.

Once a Twitch account is created, the gamer must download the Twitch app on the Xbox from the Marketplace. The user then needs to sign in and activate the account for the Xbox. There will be a code given on the Xbox app for the gamer to sign into the Twitch website and enter the code. A two-step authentication code will then be sent to the email address on the Twitch account and once entered will complete the linking process.

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Soon, Xbox will make this process much easier for players by adding the live stream ability through Twitch on the menu screen. Currently, Xbox gamers need to use the Twitch app for streaming. Once the link of accounts is complete, the player will enter the Twitch app through the Xbox. One of the options on the top menu is “Broadcast.” Select that option and move on to the next steps. This next screen may look a little complicated, but it is quite straightforward.

The left-hand side of the screen allows the user to enter a title for the stream. This title can be important for Twitch users to find the stream through a search. The right-hand side starts with the “Destination,” which will just be Twitch under most circumstances. Next is the “Camera Position.” Some gamers prefer to have a webcam connected to the Xbox for viewers to see the player. However, make sure to follow DMCA compliance with this. If connected, the position of this video can be selected. The “Broadcast Bar Position” does not matter for viewers, but can matter to the streamer. Depending on the game, the position of this bar can be moved to stay out of the way of HUDs.

The next three options are for volume control of the stream. Twitch viewers will need a pleasant experience and these three options allow the streamer to provide that. There is a “Microphone”, “Party Chat”, and “Game” option. These are the volume levels for the player’s microphone, the volume of the party chat if the gamer is in an Xbox party, and the volume of the actual gameplay.

Finally, “Bitrate” and “Stream Resolution” can be changed from the automatic settings if the streamer feels this is necessary. Once “Start Streaming” is selected, the live stream will officially start and any of the player’s followers will be notified. A link that can be shared will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Once the stream is live, the player can go to the game and continue to play and broadcast as normal. The stream can be ended at any time by returning to the Twitch app and selecting “Stop Streaming” in the same place where the “Start Streaming” button was previously.

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