Create a Twitch account at https://www.twitch.tv/signup
Enable two-factor authentication in Settings for added security
Confirm your account is in good standing and meet Twitch requirements to stream
Verify your email address
Install streaming software (OBS Studio, Streamlabs, or Twitch Studio)
Open your streaming software and go to Settings
In the streaming software, find the Stream/Output section
Copy your Twitch Stream Key from Twitch: Creator Dashboard → Settings → Stream
Paste the Stream Key into your streaming software
Set your streaming server/region to your closest region
Set your streaming resolution and FPS (e.g., 1920×1080 at 60 FPS or 1280×720 at 60 FPS)
Set your bitrate in the streaming software (use Twitch-recommended settings for your resolution/FPS)
Run an audio check to ensure your microphone/game audio levels are working
Add sources in your scene (Display Capture or Game Capture, plus Audio Input Capture)
Test a short “preview” or low-stakes test stream if available
In your Twitch Creator Dashboard, choose whether to go Live as a test or public stream
Click Go Live in your streaming software or in Twitch Studio (depending on the tool)
Set a title, category, and stream tags in Twitch
Confirm the correct stream output is selected in your streaming software
Start the stream and monitor Twitch dashboard for bitrate/health
When finished, click Stop Streaming in your streaming software
End the stream and review the stream manager for any issues or settings adjustments