To route a YouTube live stream from OBS through Livepush, change OBS to send its feed to Livepush, then configure Livepush to send that feed to your YouTube event. The two hops use different connection details: OBS needs Livepush’s input URL and key; Livepush needs the YouTube event’s stream key.
The available instructions describe a general workflow, not a special India-only setup. They do not establish a regional server, a distinct key format or tested requirements for a particular Indian internet provider. Treat the India context as your audience, not as a different technical procedure.
Understand the new stream path
Your original route is OBS → YouTube. After the change it is OBS → Livepush → YouTube. OBS remains the encoder producing the programme, but its destination is now Livepush. Livepush accepts that feed and forwards it to the YouTube event you configure as a destination.
That change means you will handle two credential pairs. First, Livepush gives you an RTMP server URL and stream key for its input; those go into OBS. Separately, YouTube provides a stream key for the event; that key goes into Livepush’s YouTube destination settings. Do not put the YouTube key into OBS for this routing design, or paste the Livepush input key into the YouTube event.
You can use the same scheduled YouTube event you had planned, or select a different one, but check that the destination in Livepush points to the event you intend to use. An OBS indicator saying that it is streaming only confirms that OBS is sending to its configured destination. It does not prove that Livepush is forwarding to the right YouTube event or that the event is ready to go public.
Plan the change rather than treating it as a guaranteed live hand-off. The available product instructions explain configuration, not a seamless switch during an active broadcast or preservation of an in-progress event. If viewers depend on the channel, test the full path and choose a transition window that gives you time to inspect both dashboards. For context on other ways to run continuous video, see this guide to streaming pre-recorded videos on YouTube around the clock.
Prepare the YouTube event first
In YouTube Studio, open Live Control Room and create or select the event you plan to use. Check its title, visibility, schedule and other event details before copying its stream key. If you are making a scheduled stream, use that scheduled event rather than accidentally creating a separate broadcast with a similar name.
YouTube’s encoder setup instructions explain that an encoder needs the YouTube live server URL and stream key to connect directly. In this setup, however, OBS is no longer connecting directly to YouTube: Livepush is the configured outbound destination. The event’s YouTube key is therefore entered into Livepush, following its current dashboard flow.
If this is the first time the channel has streamed live, allow for YouTube’s activation process. YouTube says that first-time live-stream activation can take up to 24 hours; that is a YouTube readiness issue, not a delay specific to Livepush. Do not schedule a last-minute change on the assumption that enabling a service will also make a channel newly eligible to stream.
YouTube stream keys are credentials. Its stream settings guidance describes them as the password and address for a stream and explains key management. Keep the key private, and only enter it into the destination you intend to use. If you think it has been exposed, consult YouTube’s current instructions for resetting it; channel permissions may determine who can do that.
Get Livepush’s RTMP URL and stream key
Sign in to Livepush and open the stream or live input you will use. Find the input connection details displayed for that stream: the RTMP server URL and its stream key. Dashboard wording can change, so look for the credentials associated with the input rather than assuming a label or menu location from an older screenshot.
Copy both values carefully. The URL tells OBS where to connect; the key identifies the input that should receive the feed. They are a pair for the OBS-to-Livepush hop. Do not substitute the YouTube event’s key here. If you are unsure which input is active, confirm it in the Livepush dashboard before changing OBS.
Treat the Livepush key as a credential as well. Avoid placing either key in a public chat, a screenshot, or a support post. If you need help diagnosing a configuration, redact the key before sharing a screen capture. This is particularly useful when a channel has more than one event or input open and copying the wrong key could make an otherwise plausible configuration confusing to troubleshoot.
The retrieved Livepush instructions describe an RTMP input workflow. Do not assume a particular account exposes a secure protocol option or that its settings match a different dashboard version; check the options shown in your account. YouTube recommends RTMPS where an encoder supports it, but that general recommendation does not establish that every hop in this particular workflow offers the same protocol choices.
Configure OBS to send to Livepush
In OBS, open Settings → Stream. Choose the custom service option, then enter Livepush’s RTMP server URL in the server field and Livepush’s input key in the stream key field. Save or apply the changes. Before starting, review the pair once more: both values should belong to the Livepush input, not the YouTube event.
Start streaming from OBS when you are ready to test. Watch OBS’s status and the Livepush dashboard. A successful OBS connection is a useful first check, but look in Livepush for the incoming feed as well. Confirm that the picture and sound are the programme you expect, rather than relying only on a changing timer or a connected status.
If the input does not appear, stop and check the server URL and key for copying errors, confirm that OBS saved the custom service settings, and inspect whether the relevant Livepush input is open. Make one change at a time so you can tell what fixed the issue. Do not change the YouTube event key in OBS to troubleshoot this hop; it is not the credential OBS needs in the new path.
For an established channel, test with the same kind of material you intend to broadcast. A static image can confirm that a connection exists, but it may not reveal a problem with movement, audio levels or scene changes. If you run a music or radio-style channel, this article on using Icecast metadata in a YouTube radio livestream offers relevant context for the content side; it does not replace checking the routed video and audio in the actual dashboards.
Add the YouTube event as a destination
Once Livepush shows the incoming OBS feed, add YouTube as an outbound destination in the Livepush stream dashboard. The documented manual route is to select YouTube and enter the stream key for the intended YouTube Live event. Depending on the current interface, you may also see a channel-connection flow. These are different ways to authorise or configure a destination; follow the one your account actually presents.
For the manual key method, return to YouTube Studio and copy the key associated with the event you selected earlier. Enter that YouTube key into Livepush’s YouTube configuration, then check that you have not confused it with the Livepush input key already used in OBS. Save the destination as directed by the current interface. The destination needs to point at the correct event, not merely at the correct YouTube channel.
The manual approach has an operational trade-off. Livepush’s documentation says that when the channel is not linked, manual setup must be repeated for each YouTube event. It also says that this manual setup does not show YouTube live comments in Livepush’s multichat overlay. If either repeated event setup or access to that overlay matters to you, compare the current channel-linking and manual options in your dashboard before settling on a method.
| Destination approach | What you do | Practical trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Channel connection | Authorise a YouTube channel through the flow offered in Livepush | Avoids entering an event key by hand if the current flow supports the event you need; check the permissions requested and available features |
| Manual event key | Copy the selected YouTube event’s key into Livepush | When the channel is not linked, configure each event; Livepush’s guide says YouTube comments are unavailable in its multichat overlay for this method |
The table reflects the documented approaches, not a guarantee that every account shows identical choices. Livepush’s destination overview is a primary reference for its current destination concepts; verify the labels and available methods in your own account before relying on a remembered menu path.
Save and enable the destination
Saving a destination and enabling it are separate checks in the documented workflow. After entering the YouTube event details, save the destination, then make sure it is switched on or otherwise shown as active in Livepush. A saved but disabled destination may leave Livepush receiving OBS while nothing is forwarded to YouTube.
Before enabling it, confirm the event identity one more time. If you operate several channels or have multiple scheduled events, compare the event title and planned time with YouTube Studio. A key by itself may not be easy to recognise once copied, so establish which event it belongs to before entering it.
When the destination is active, allow time for the outbound feed to appear in YouTube Studio. Do not interpret a successful input in Livepush as proof of a successful output. The route has two stages, and the output can fail even while the input looks healthy. Similarly, a YouTube event waiting for a signal does not necessarily mean OBS is misconfigured; first establish whether the Livepush input is present and the destination is enabled.
For a channel with a regular schedule, record which input and destination were used for the test, without recording the secret keys in an exposed document. A short operational note such as “OBS custom destination points to Livepush input; Livepush destination points to Tuesday’s scheduled event” can prevent a later operator from mixing up the two hops. You can also keep a private reminder to reconfigure a manual destination for the next event if the channel is not linked.
Verify Livepush input and YouTube preview
Verify each stage in order. First, look at Livepush and make sure it shows the incoming OBS feed. Check the content itself: expected scene, motion and sound. Then open the selected event in YouTube Live Control Room and confirm that its preview is receiving the intended programme. Use the event’s health information where shown, and correct any issue before making the event public.
For a scheduled encoder stream, YouTube’s guidance is to wait for the preview and then click Go live when ready. Follow the current controls in Live Control Room rather than assuming that merely sending a signal makes the public broadcast start. In particular, confirm the event title and visibility. This is the final check that the outbound destination is not pointed at an old or unintended event.
Test representative audio and movement, and monitor stream health rather than relying on a single still frame. YouTube’s live encoder settings cover supported encoder settings and its guidance on stream quality. Choose settings that suit your source and available connection; a bitrate that is too demanding for an unstable uplink can cause problems even when the route is configured correctly. There is no India-specific bitrate or key format established by the sources here.
If you are switching an already-running channel, avoid assuming that viewers will see an uninterrupted hand-off. The available documentation does not promise preservation of a live event during a route change. Arrange a test or transition window, tell any co-host what to expect, and verify the YouTube preview before relying on the new route. For another perspective on the choice of a continuously running setup, see whether a low-cost VPS can handle a continuous YouTube livestream; its trade-offs are not a substitute for testing this Livepush path.
When your test is complete, end the stream deliberately in the appropriate controls and confirm the event’s state. YouTube notes that streams shorter than 12 hours are automatically archived, but archive behaviour is not a replacement for ending and checking the broadcast deliberately. If the channel depends on a clean replay, review the resulting archive and event settings after the test.
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FAQ
Do I put the YouTube stream key into OBS after switching?
No. For the OBS → Livepush → YouTube route, OBS uses Livepush’s input URL and key. Put the YouTube event’s key in Livepush’s destination configuration, and keep the two pairs separate.
Will switching to Livepush keep my current YouTube broadcast running?
The documented setup instructions do not guarantee a seamless hand-off or continued operation of an already-live event. Test the complete route and plan a transition window; confirm the intended event’s preview in YouTube Studio before relying on the new path.
Is there a special Livepush setup for India?
The reviewed instructions do not describe an India-only procedure, regional server or special key format. Use the general workflow and check the actual options in your Livepush and YouTube dashboards; no particular Indian provider or connection has been established as tested here.
Why is Livepush receiving video but YouTube is not showing a preview?
Check that the YouTube destination is saved and enabled, and that its key belongs to the event open in Live Control Room. Then verify that the event is ready to accept the feed and inspect its preview; OBS streaming status alone confirms only the OBS-to-Livepush connection.