Get Started with Streamhand
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Send video from your encoder to Streamhand. Then broadcast it to YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and other platforms at the same time.
Steps
Create an account
Create an account at thestreamhand.com/register. Enter the 6-digit code from the verification email. Next time, sign in on the login page.
Create an ingest
In the dashboard, click Add in the Ingests section. Enter a name and click Create Ingest.
Click the new ingest card to show the RTMP URL, Stream Key, and SRT URL.
Connect your encoder
In OBS Studio:
- Open Settings > Stream.
- Set Service to Custom.
- Paste the RTMP URL into the Server field.
- Paste the Stream Key into the Stream Key field.
- Click OK. Then click Start Streaming.
Set as Source
When the ingest card shows Connected, click Set as Source. A blue Source badge appears. Streamhand uses this ingest when you go live.
Add a destination
Click Add in the Destinations section. Complete the fields:
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Name | YouTube Main |
| Platform | YouTube |
| Destination URL | rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2 |
| Stream Key | From your platform |
Keep Enable immediately for streaming selected. Click Create Destination.
Go live
When the control bar at the top of the dashboard shows Ready, click Go Live. The control bar shows a timer, and each destination card shows a red LIVE badge.
Stop the broadcast
Click End in the control bar. The destination cards show Enabled again.
Frequently asked questions
How many platforms can I stream to at the same time?
A broadcast can use up to 3 destinations on Pro and up to 6 on Max. The free plan streams from the Streamhand app directly to one platform.
Do I need OBS to multistream?
No. You can use any encoder that sends RTMP or SRT. OBS Studio is a common choice.
Next steps
- Pull your stream into OBS to add scenes and overlays (Pro or Max plan)
- Stream from Ray-Ban Meta glasses with the Streamhand app
- Build a multi-source production with glasses, pull links, and OBS (Pro or Max plan)