YouTube
Connect your YouTube account and configure your stream.
DualStream integrates natively with YouTube Live — connect your channel and manage your stream directly from the app.
Connecting Your Account
- Click the Play button in the Toolbar to open the Stream Setup modal.
- Click Connect next to YouTube.
- Sign in with your Google account.
- Authorize DualStream.
Your YouTube channel is now linked. DualStream can create and manage live broadcasts on your behalf.
Going Live on YouTube
- Open the Stream Setup modal (Play button).
- Select YouTube as an output.
- Set your stream title, description, and privacy (Public, Unlisted, or Private).
- Choose your canvas — horizontal (16:9) for standard YouTube, vertical (9:16) for YouTube Shorts/mobile.
- Click Go Live.
Recommended Settings
| Setting | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920×1080 (up to 4K if supported) |
| Framerate | 60 FPS |
| Bitrate | 4,500–9,000 kbps (1080p60) |
| Encoder | Hardware (NVENC/AMF/QuickSync) |
YouTube supports higher bitrates than most platforms — up to 51,000 kbps for 4K. Use what your upload bandwidth allows.
Chat & Events
YouTube Live chat and Super Chats are supported through DualStream's Chatter Box widget and Alert system. Memberships and Super Chats trigger alerts automatically.
FAQ
YouTube says I need to enable live streaming first.
New YouTube channels need to enable live streaming and wait 24 hours before going live. This is a YouTube requirement, not a DualStream limitation.
Can I stream to YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Send your vertical (9:16) canvas to YouTube for a mobile-optimized stream.
My stream has high latency on YouTube.
YouTube's "Ultra Low Latency" mode reduces delay but may lower quality. This is configured on YouTube's side, not in DualStream.
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