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🚀 Getting Started
0 / 5 Follow these steps to get your YouTube stream key and start streaming.
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Go to YouTube Studio
Visit studio.youtube.com and sign in.
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Click "Go Live"
Camera icon top right → Go Live. Verify account if first time (takes 24h).
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Select Stream tab → Streaming software
In Live Control Room, find the Stream tab and select Streaming Software.
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Copy Stream URL + Key
URL:
rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2
Full key:rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2/YOUR-KEY - 5
Paste into StreamKite
Add a stream slot, paste the full RTMP URL, upload video, then click Start.
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Twitch / Facebook
Twitch:
rtmp://live.twitch.tv/app/YOUR-KEY
Facebook: Creator Studio → Live → Use Stream Key
Complete these actions to earn bonus days on your plan. Contact support with proof and we'll add them manually.
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+5 days Send your work to our team
Email a screenshot of your live stream to contact@streamkite.live
📧 You can also send proof via dashboard support with subject "Bonus Days Claim" and your PassKey.
How do I start my first stream?▼
Click + Add Stream, paste your RTMP stream key (e.g. from YouTube Studio), upload a video file (MP4, MKV etc.), then hit ▶ Start. Your stream will loop automatically 24/7.
Why isn't my stream showing as Live on YouTube?▼
Make sure you copied the complete RTMP URL including the stream key (e.g.
rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2/xxxx-xxxx). Also check that your YouTube account is verified and that Live streaming is enabled in YouTube Studio.How do I renew my plan before it expires?▼
Click the Days Left counter on your dashboard, or the 🔄 Renew button in the expiry banner. Purchase a renew key from our shop and paste it in the renewal dialog.
What file formats are supported?▼
We support MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, FLV, TS (video) and MP3, WAV, AAC (audio). Maximum file size is 5 GB per slot. For best results, use H.264 video with AAC audio in an MP4 container.
Can I stream to multiple platforms simultaneously?▼
Each slot streams to one destination. To stream to multiple platforms, add multiple slots (one per platform) and use each platform's unique RTMP key. Your plan's slot count determines how many simultaneous streams you can run.
What happens to my files when my plan expires?▼
When your plan expires, streams stop and you enter a 3-day grace period. During grace, your files and settings are preserved. After 3 days without renewal, all data is permanently deleted. Renew before grace ends to keep everything.
How does the playlist feature work?▼
Add multiple files to a slot's playlist using the ➕ Add File to Playlist button. When you start the stream, files play in order and loop indefinitely. You can reorder files by dragging them.
My stream crashed — what do I do?▼
Click ↻ Restart on the crashed slot. If it keeps crashing, check that your RTMP key is valid and not expired by the platform. Try re-uploading the video file (corrupt files can cause crashes). Contact support if the issue persists.
For smooth 24/7 streaming, your media files need to match the settings below. Wrong settings cause buffering, poor quality, or upload rejections.
✅ Recommended Spec
Video Codec
H.264
AVC / libx264
Audio Codec
AAC
Stereo, 44.1 kHz
Frame Rate
30 fps
24 – 30 fps ideal
Video Bitrate
3000 – 4000 kbps
3500 kbps sweet spot
Container
MP4
MKV also works
Resolution
1280 x 720
720p or 1080p
Why This Matters
StreamKite streams your file directly to platforms like YouTube and Twitch using RTMP. Platforms reject or degrade streams that use unsupported codecs (like H.265/HEVC) or bitrates that are too high or too low. H.264 + AAC is universally accepted, streams without re-encoding, and keeps your server CPU usage low.
Common Issues & Fixes
⚠ Stream keeps crashing
Usually caused by H.265/HEVC video or a bitrate above 6000 kbps. Re-export with H.264 codec and reduce bitrate to 3000–4000 kbps.
⚠ Upload stuck on "Converting"
Your file uses an incompatible codec and is being auto-converted. This is normal but takes time. Using H.264 + AAC skips conversion entirely and uploads instantly.
⚠ Washed-out or dark colours
HDR / BT.2020 video causes colour issues on RTMP streams. Export with BT.709 colour profile and SDR tone mapping for correct colours on all platforms.
⚠ Audio out of sync
Variable frame rate (VFR) video causes audio drift. Export with constant frame rate (CFR) at 24, 25, or 30 fps. Avoid 60 fps — platforms may not accept it via RTMP.
How to Convert Your File
Use any of these free tools to export a compatible file:
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HandBrake (free, desktop)
Preset: "Fast 1080p30" or "Fast 720p30" — uses H.264 + AAC automatically
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CapCut / DaVinci Resolve (free)
Export → H.264, MP4 container, 30fps CFR, 3500 kbps, AAC stereo
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FFmpeg (command line)
ffmpeg -i input.mkv -c:v libx264 -b:v 3500k -r 30 -c:a aac -b:a 128k output.mp4
💡 Tip: If your file fails to stream or auto-converts on upload, it almost always means the codec is incompatible. Re-exporting with the settings above fixes it in 99% of cases. Contact support if the issue persists after re-exporting.
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