Quick Start

This guide gets you from zero to streaming. If you get stuck, check out the full OBS setup guide.

Tip

You will want to check out our community guidelines first for guidance on what you can and cannot do on Streamplace.

So, what is Streamplace?

Streamplace is a video streaming service built on top of the AT Protocol (Authenticated Transfer Protocol), the same protocol Bluesky is built on.

Step 1: Create your account

1. Go to stream.place
2. Click “Sign in” in the top right.
3. Use your Atmosphere credentials to log in (ex. your Bluesky handle)
   • You’ll need to use your actual password here - we’re using OAuth so you enter your password on your PDS. We do not receive your password at all.
4. You’re done! Your stream profile is live at stream.place/your-handle

Step 2: Get your stream key

1. Click Live Dashboard (or go to stream.place/dashboard)
2. Click Stream from OBS
3. Click Generate Stream Key
4. Your key is copied to clipboard automatically

Keep this key private. It’s like a password, but for your stream.

Step 3: Configure OBS

Open OBS and go to Settings → Stream:

• Service: Custom...
• Server: rtmps://stream.place:1935/live
• Stream Key: Paste what you copied in Step 2

Then go to Settings → Output → Streaming:

• Video Encoder: libx264 (or NVIDIA NVENC H.264 if you have an NVIDIA GPU)
• Rate Control: CBR
• Bitrate: 6000 Kbps (adjust down if you drop frames)
• Keyframe Interval: 1
• x264 Options: bframes=0. If there’s a ‘bframes’ option, you’ll want to have that at ‘0’ or unchecked.

Caution

These last two options are very important! Your viewers’ experience may be choppy or otherwise subpar if you don’t have them correct.

Step 4: Go live

1. In OBS, click Start Streaming
2. Go back to the Live Dashboard at stream.place
3. Fill in your stream title and optionally pick a thumbnail8
4. If needed, turn on content warnings. (“Metadata” tab in Stream Settings)
5. Click Announce Livestream
6. Your stream is now live and visible to the world!

Next steps

• Customize your chat: Change your name color in Settings > Account
• Stream to other platforms too: Set your Twitch/YouTube URLs in Settings > Multistream Targets to push your stream there automatically. See the Multistreaming guide for more information
• Improve stream quality: See the OBS guide for encoder settings and troubleshooting
• Join the Discord!: If you need any help, or just want to chat, check out our discord at https://discord.stream.place.

Credits

A portion of this documentation was taken from ndroo.tv’s excellent guide on Streamplace.