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How to Stream on Blaze

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Streaming on Blaze is fast and simple. This guide walks you through everything you need to go live using OBS.

1. Create Your Stream Key

Before you open OBS, you need to generate your Blaze stream key.

  1. Log in at https://blaze.stream

  2. Open your Streamer Dashboard and Settings tab: https://blaze.stream/stream-settings/stream-key

  3. Click “Create Stream Key”

    (If you already have one, you'll see your URL and key)
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  4. Copy your:

    • Stream URL

    • Stream Key

⚠️ Keep your stream key private. Anyone with this key can stream on your channel.

2. Set Up OBS for Blaze

Blaze uses standard RTMP input, so you can stream from any version of OBS.

In OBS:

  1. Go to Settings → Stream

  2. Set Service → Custom…

  3. Paste your Stream URL into the Server field

  4. Paste your Stream Key into the Stream Key field

  5. Hit Apply and OK

Your OBS is now connected to Blaze.

3. Recommended OBS Settings (Optional but Ideal)

Output → Streaming

  • Encoder: x264 or Hardware (NVENC / Apple VT)

  • Rate Control: CBR

  • Bitrate: 8000–8500 Kbps (for 1080p60)

  • Keyframe: 2

  • Preset:

    • NVENC: Quality

    • x264: Very Fast (balance speed + quality)

Video

  • Base Canvas: 1920×1080

  • Output Resolution: 1920×1080

  • Downscale Filter: Lanczos

  • FPS: 60

Audio Settings

  • Codec: AAC

  • Bitrate: 160 Kbps

  • Sample Rate: 48 kHz

  • Channels: Stereo

Recommended Setup Based on Streamer Type

Esports / FPS / Fast Games

  • 1080p60

  • 6000-8500 Kbps

Creators, Just Chatting, Podcasts

  • 1080p30

  • 6000 Kbps

Lower Bandwidth Creators

  • 720p60 or 720p30

  • 4500–6000 Kbps

Stream Quality Profiles & Output Limits

Blaze supports different quality output profiles for streamers, based on your account and stream routing. These determine what quality options viewers can select.

Available Output Profiles

  • 1080p Output — viewers can watch up to 1920×1080.

  • 720p Output — viewers can watch up to 1280×720.

  • Source Only — only the original stream quality (your encoder’s output) is sent to viewers.

The profile you’re assigned affects your allowed settings. If you’re not sure which one you have, check your Streamer Dashboard or contact support.

Source Only — Required Encoder Settings

If your stream is set to Source Only, your encoder must follow these limits to avoid playback issues and ensure smooth delivery:

  • Maximum Video Bitrate: 3500 kbps

  • Frame Rate: 30 FPS

  • Resolution: Any (but typically 720p or 1080p, per your preference)

Important: Do not exceed 3500 kbps or 30 FPS when Source Only is enabled — higher settings may lead to buffering or dropped frames for viewers.

How These Profiles Work

  • 1080p / 720p Users: Blaze will generate multiple quality levels so viewers can choose what works best for them.

  • Source Only Users: Only the raw feed you send will be available — no adaptive qualities are created. That’s why the bitrate and FPS limits exist.

4. Go Live

Once OBS is set up:

  1. Click Start Streaming in OBS

  2. Wait 5–10 seconds

  3. Visit your Blaze channel → your stream will appear automatically

  4. Click Edit Channel Info and fill your:

    • Title

    • Category

    • Language

  5. Hit Save

You’re live. 🔥

5. Managing Your Stream

Inside your Blaze Streamer Dashboard you can:

  • View real-time chat

  • Track subscribers and tippers

  • Monitor stream health (bitrate, stability, latency)

Your VOD will be saved automatically if you have VODs enabled.

6. Ending the Stream

When you’re done:

  1. Click Stop Streaming in OBS

  2. Your Blaze stream will end instantly

  3. The VOD will appear on your profile shortly after

7. Common Issues

Stream not appearing?

  • Make sure your Stream Key and URL match exactly

  • Check you’re actually sending data (OBS bottom-right bitrate indicator)

  • Restart OBS after resetting your stream key

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