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How do I Start Live Streaming?
How do I Start Live Streaming?
Updated over a week ago

🎥 How to Start a Live Stream on Fansly

To begin your live stream on Fansly, follow these simple steps:


1️⃣ Generate Your Stream Key:

  • Click ‘Generate Stream Key’—you’ll need this key to connect your software to Fansly.

  • Keep your Stream Key private—it’s essential for security.


2️⃣ Recommended Software: OBS Studio
For the best live streaming experience, we recommend using Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Studio).

  • Download OBS Studio here: OBS Project.

  • The website has extensive documentation, including a Quickstart guide:


3️⃣ Set Up Your Stream in OBS Studio:

  • After installing OBS, navigate to Settings → Stream.

  • Select ‘Custom’ as your server.

  • Input both your Stream Server and Stream Key from Fansly (found at https://fansly.com/creator/streaming).


4️⃣ Create a Chat Room & Set Permissions (Optional):

  • Once OBS is set up, go back to Fansly Streaming Settings and click ‘Generate Chat Room’ if you want one.

  • Set your desired permissions—this can include:

    • Price per message

    • Subscribing or tipping to interact

    • Media purchased

  • You can also create a Stream Goal by entering a title, description, and amount to raise. Press Save, and your goal will be visible during the stream.


5️⃣ Start Your Live Stream:

  • Once everything is configured, simply open OBS Studio and click ‘Start Streaming’. 🎥

  • After setup, you’ll only ever need to open OBS and hit the ‘Start Streaming’ button again to go live.


Benefits of Streaming on Fansly:

  • Gain direct interaction with your fans in real-time.

  • Monetize streams with chat permissions, tips, and stream goals.

  • Use security measures like private stream keys to keep your content protected.

Happy streaming, and enjoy connecting with your audience! 🚀
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