how to stream from obs to discord

Here’s the simplest way to stream from OBS to Discord: start OBS Virtual Camera in OBS, then in Discord join a voice channel, click share screen, and choose the OBS virtual camera or OBS projector window as the source.

Fast setup

1. Open OBS and build the scene you want to show.

2. Click Start Virtual Camera in OBS.

3. In Discord, join the voice channel where you want to stream.

4. Click Share Your Screen and select OBS Virtual Camera or the OBS window/projector option if it appears.

5. Go live and check that the preview looks right.

Getting audio working

If you want audio, several guides recommend setting up OBS audio monitoring and, in some cases, a virtual audio device so Discord can hear the OBS output cleanly. One common approach is to route the source you want in OBS to Monitor and Output , then select the matching audio input in Discord if needed. This helps avoid feedback, which is the most common problem people run into.

Troubleshooting

• If OBS Virtual Camera does not appear, make sure it is running in OBS first.

• If Discord does not show the right window, try using the OBS Windowed Projector (Preview) option.

• If people hear themselves echoed, lower duplicate audio sources and recheck your monitoring settings.

Two common methods

Method| Best for| Notes
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Virtual Camera| Video-only or simple setups| Easiest option, widely shown in current tutorials 136.
Windowed Projector + audio routing| Better control with audio| More setup, but useful when you need OBS audio to come through cleanly 2410.

Quick note

If your goal is just a clean, easy stream to friends, the virtual camera method is usually the fastest path. If you need full audio control, the projector-plus-audio approach is more reliable.