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rtmp {\r\n server {\r\n listen 1935;\r\n chunk_size 4096;\r\n\r\n application live {\r\n live on;\r\n record off;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n}<\/pre>\n<\/div>\nSave and exit (CTRL+X<\/code>, then Y<\/code>, then Enter<\/code>). Restart Nginx:<\/p>\n\n
sudo systemctl restart nginx<\/pre>\n<\/div>\nYour RTMP server is now ready at rtmp:\/\/your-server-ip\/live<\/code>.<\/p>\nStep 3: Configure OBS<\/h2>\n
Open OBS and follow these steps:<\/p>\n
\n- Navigate to Settings > Stream<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Select Custom Streaming Server<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Enter the RTMP URL:
rtmp:\/\/your-server-ip\/live<\/code>.<\/li>\n- Set a Stream Key<\/strong> (e.g.,
teststream<\/code>).<\/li>\n- Click Apply<\/strong> and OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Step 4: Optimize OBS Settings<\/h2>\n
To ensure smooth streaming, adjust the following settings:<\/p>\n
\n\n\n| Resolution<\/th>\n | Frame Rate<\/th>\n | Bitrate (Kbps)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
\n\n| 1920×1080<\/td>\n | 60fps<\/td>\n | 6000-9000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| 1280×720<\/td>\n | 60fps<\/td>\n | 4500-6000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| 1280×720<\/td>\n | 30fps<\/td>\n | 3000-4500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| 854×480<\/td>\n | 30fps<\/td>\n | 1000-2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n In Output Settings<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- Set Encoder<\/strong> to
x264<\/code> (or NVENC<\/code> If using an NVIDIA GPU.<\/li>\n- Set Keyframe Interval<\/strong> to
2<\/code>.<\/li>\n- Choose CBR (Constant Bitrate)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In Advanced Settings<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- Enable Network Optimizations<\/strong> for smoother connectivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Step 5: Start Streaming<\/h2>\n\n- Click Start Streaming<\/strong> in OBS.<\/li>\n
- Open VLC or another media player.<\/li>\n
- Enter the RTMP URL:
rtmp:\/\/your-server-ip\/live\/teststream<\/code>.<\/li>\n- You should see your live stream in action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Additional Optimizations<\/h2>\n\n- Use a Wired Connection<\/strong>: Avoid Wi-Fi for stable streaming.<\/li>\n
- Monitor CPU Usage<\/strong>: Use
htop<\/code> to ensure OBS isn\u2019t overloading the server.<\/li>\n- Automate OBS Startup<\/strong>: Use
screen<\/code> or systemd<\/code> to run OBS as a background process.<\/li>\n- Enable Recording<\/strong>: Save streams locally for backup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\nBy following this guide, you can successfully set up a streaming server with OBS on Ubuntu. Whether you\u2019re streaming to a private audience or a large platform, these configurations will help you achieve a stable and high-quality stream.<\/p>\n FAQ<\/h2>\n\n \n \n What is RTMP and why do I need it for streaming?<\/h3>\n\n\n RTMP (Real Time Messaging Protocol) is a protocol for live video streaming. By running your own RTMP server (via Nginx), you can host and control your live stream privately.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n Can I use this setup for public streaming (e.g., YouTube)?<\/h3>\n\n\n Yes \u2014 you can stream from OBS to your self-hosted RTMP server, and then re-stream the output to external platforms if needed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n Do I need a GPU to run OBS on an Ubuntu server?<\/h3>\n\n\n While OBS can run on CPU, using a GPU (or hardware encoder like NVENC) improves performance significantly, especially for high-resolution streams.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Streaming has become an essential part of content creation, whether for gaming, online courses, or live events. Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is a widely used open-source tool for high-quality streaming. This guide will walk you through setting up a streaming server using OBS on Ubuntu, along with important optimizations for a stable stream. Prerequisites Before […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":86445,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[86],"tags":[5026,934,961],"class_list":["post-86421","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-server","tag-obs","tag-server","tag-ubuntu"],"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86421","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86421"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86421\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":265539,"href":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86421\/revisions\/265539"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86421"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86421"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} |