You don’t need a fancy setup of lights and cameras to display your gaming sessions. If you have an Xbox Series X or S, you can stream live from your living room to Twitch in just a few simple steps. Here’s how to stream from your Xbox to Twitch.
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Quick answer
To stream Twitch from your Xbox, download the Twitch app and sign up for an account. Then, press the Xbox button on your controller, select and select the Twitch application from the menu Go live now.
How to stream from your Xbox to Twitch
The first thing you need to do Register For a Twitch account. The process is quick and easy, but be sure to enable 2-step verification to be able to sign in to your Xbox. Once you have an account, go to the Microsoft Store on your Xbox console and download the Twitch app.
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Log in to the Twitch app on your Xbox using your two-factor authentication. Then, start the game you want to livestream. Once in-game, press the Xbox button on your controller and navigate Capture and share Menu section. Select Set up a flow.
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You will be asked to link your Twitch account again. Allow permission settings, and you’ll see Twitch streaming available. Before you go live, you can set up any additional plug-in webcam or microphone and give your stream a name.
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When you’re ready to start broadcasting, select Go live now. You will then see a recording indicator at the bottom right of the screen.
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If you need to pause or turn off the twitch stream, press and select the Xbox button on the controller Turn off the livestream Or Stop livestream.
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Yes, you can use a plug-in webcam for live streaming from your Xbox Series X or S to Twitch.
No, you don’t need a capture card to stream Twitch from your Xbox Series X or S system.
Yes, creating a Twitch account is free to stream on Xbox.
