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title: OBS Studio to Flussonic Setup
description: "**Introduction** OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) is the standard for live video production, and Flussonic Media Server is the gold standard for reliable video distribution. Combining them allows you to build your own independent video platform, free from the restrictions…"
url: "https://az-streamingserver.com/docs/obs-studio-to-flussonic-setup/"
updated: "2026-01-23"
category: "Video Streaming & WebTV"
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# OBS Studio to Flussonic Setup

**Introduction** OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) is the standard for live video production, and Flussonic Media Server is the gold standard for reliable video distribution. Combining them allows you to build your own independent video platform, free from the restrictions of Twitch or YouTube.

In this guide, we will show you the exact RTMP and Output settings needed to connect OBS to your **AZ-StreamingServer** Flussonic instance for a stable, high-quality stream.

### Step 1: Get Your Flussonic Ingest Details

Before opening OBS, you need to know *where* to send your video.
1. Log in to your **Flussonic Admin Panel** (or your AZ-StreamingServer Client Area).
2. Navigate to **Media Server** > **Streams**.
3. Locate your stream name (e.g., `live_channel`).
4. You need two pieces of information:
**- Server URL (RTMP):** usually looks like `rtmp://[your-server-ip]:1935/static`
**- Stream Key:** This is your stream name (e.g., `live_channel`).
*(Note: If you have "Publish Security" enabled, your URL might require a password, e.g., `rtmp://[server-ip]/static/live_channel?password=yourpass`)*.

### Step 2: Configure OBS "Stream" Settings

1. Open **OBS Studio**.
2. Click **Settings** (bottom right).
3. Go to the **Stream** tab.
4.**Service:** Select **Custom...** (Do NOT select Twitch or YouTube).
5. **Server:** Paste your Flussonic RTMP URL here.
 - *Example:* `rtmp://video.az-streamingserver.com:1935/static`
6. **Stream Key:** Paste your stream name here.
*- Example:* `live_channel`

### Step 3: Optimize Output Settings (Critical for Flussonic)

Flussonic is strict about incoming video quality. Incorrect settings here will cause buffering.
1. Go to the **Output** tab in Settings.
2. **Output Mode:** Switch from "Simple" to **Advanced**.
3.**Encoder:** Select **NVIDIA NVENC H.264** (if you have a GPU) or **x264** (CPU).
4. **Rate Control:** Select **CBR** (Constant Bitrate). *Do not use VBR.*
5. **Bitrate:**
 **-** **720p:** `2500 Kbps` to `4000 Kbps`
**- 1080p:** `4500 Kbps` to `6000 Kbps`
6. **Keyframe Interval:** Set this to **2 s** (Two Seconds).
*- Important:* If set to "0" (Auto), your stream may fail to play on iPhones (HLS).
7. **Profile:** Main or High.

Click **Apply** and **OK**.

### Step 4: Go Live

1. Click **Start Streaming** in OBS.
2. Look at the bottom right corner. The square should turn **Green**.
3. Go to your Flussonic Dashboard (or your website player). You should see your video appear with a 10-20 second delay (normal for HLS).

### Troubleshooting Common Errors

**Error: "Failed to connect to server"**

- **Cause:** Wrong Port or Firewall.
- **Fix:** Ensure you included port `:1935` in the URL. Check that your Windows Firewall isn't blocking OBS.

**Error: Video stutters or looks pixelated**

- **Cause:** Bitrate is too high for your upload speed.
- **Fix:** Lower your Bitrate in OBS to `2500 Kbps`. Use a wired Ethernet cable, not Wi-Fi.

**Error: Stream doesn't play on iPhone**

- **Cause:** Keyframe Interval is wrong.
- **Fix:** Go back to **Output Settings** and ensure **Keyframe Interval** is set specifically to **2 s**.

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