[setup] [ Desktop ]

: Verify your bitrate is consistent; a solid color (green) in the bottom right corner of OBS indicates a stable connection.

Before you hit that final button, ensure these technical elements are locked in: [setup]

: Clearly state what your stream is about so viewers know what to expect. : Verify your bitrate is consistent; a solid

Which are you streaming to? (e.g., YouTube, Twitch, Facebook) : Verify your bitrate is consistent

: Choose between Public , Friends , or a Test (private) stream if you are still troubleshooting.

: Right-click your video source in OBS and select Transform > Fit to Screen to ensure there are no black bars around your video.