Follow These Simple Steps To Start Streaming on Kick
Kick is a leading streaming platform and new content creators are joining it every day, following the example set by veteran streamers switching from rival platforms. Here’s a simple list of steps you can follow to stream on Kick to start or expand your streaming career.
Kick has soared in popularity since its inception in 2022 and is now home to various popular content creators. The platform started offering a higher percentage of profit to streamers, and it’s worked out well. Adin Ross, Felix “xQc” Lengyel, and Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa are some of the most notable and viral stars on the popular streaming platform.
That’s not to say they’re the only popular content creators using Kick as their chosen platform, as many new and less-experienced streamers join the platform every day. Kick has a certain process you need to follow to stream, but it’s straightforward, and even new streamers can start broadcasting their content in no time.
How to live stream on Kick
Content creators can use both desktop and mobile devices to stream live on Kick, but they must download and set up third-party software on their PC before they can go live on the platform. Fortunately, streaming on mobile is easier, as there is a dedicated app for it.
Kick knows that streamers don’t always have access to desktops or that they might sometimes be doing IRL streams in public, so the platform has made it easy for content creators to stream using mobile devices. The Kick GO Live app was released after several requests and is a great tool, particularly for IRL creators.
Kick supports other applications that streamers can use according to preference, and listed below are the steps for the two major live streaming applications.
How to stream on Kick with OBS
Open Broadcaster Software, or more simply OBS, is one of the most-used software for livestreaming, and it’s especially popular in the vtuber industry. The software is free and open-source, offers extensive customization, and is compatible with multiple vtuber tracking software. This makes it one of the best choices for virtual streamers, but it’s also a popular choice among more conventional streamers.
Here’s how to use OBS to live stream after downloading the software:
- Launch OBS
- Navigate to the stream settings
- Input the Server URL and stream key from the Kick Creator Dashboard
After following the steps, OBS can be used to live stream on Kick, but streamers may need to manually scale their output if they’re using screen resolutions higher than 1920 x 1080.
How to stream on Kick with Streamlabs Desktop
Streamlabs Desktop is another free and open-source streaming software used by many content creators. The application has an easy-to-navigate interface, which is especially preferred by new streamers. Another advantage of Streamlabs over some other software is that streamers can link it with their Kick account.
The steps for setting up Streamlabs Desktop are straightforward:
- Launch Streamlabs Desktop
- Navigate to settings
- Connect the Kick account to Streamlabs Desktop
After following the aforementioned steps, streamers can easily go live on Kick using Streamlabs Desktop. The application has one other slight limitation, as streamers need to manually set stream titles from Kick after going live.
How to stream on Kick using a mobile device
Kick initially didn’t have a mobile app for streaming, which led to creators using third-party alternatives and jumping through hoops to use their mobile devices to stream. The platform eventually released the Kick GO Live app in 2026. Streamers can download it from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, and follow a few simple steps to start livestreaming.
Follow these steps to start streaming on Kick GO Live:
- Download the app
- Sign in to your Kick account
- Click the pen icon to edit your stream details and select the category
- Click the streaming button in the bottom center
Kick GO Live offers creators several other features that simply allow them to stream. Creators can hide their camera if they want to talk without showing something sensitive. They can also screen-share their mobile screen with their viewers. However, the most useful feature may be dropout protection, as it keeps a broadcast running if a creator runs into network issues, and then resumes the stream once they are back.
Creators can continue to use third-party apps if they want, but it’s unnecessary with the Kick GO Live app. The general consensus is that the app is good, and Kick has stated that it will be continuously updated and improved.
What to do after going live on Kick
Starting a broadcast on Kick isn’t the hard part. It’s important that creators know what to do once they’re live. Kick co-founder Eddie Craven has even stated that the platform doesn’t want lazy streamers who stop putting in the effort. This is why creators should develop a consistent schedule and content that they want to use to entertain their viewers.
The content is a crucial element, as things get better for both viewers and streamers, if a creator enjoys their broadcasts. Just going through the motions can work for a while, but could lead to burnout and cause a streamer to quit.
It’s also important for creators to interact with their viewers rather than just streaming content. This can increase their engagement and build a community. Streaming is a social thing, and ignoring viewers may affect a creator’s audience. Once a creator is serious about streaming good content and engaging with their community, they can reap the rewards — we have even created a guide which shows how to start a Kick channel and get your first 10 followers.
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Khizar Mundia has been playing video games for as long as he can recall. Things have come a long way since the many days he spent playing the original NES, though. He now covers a variety of competitive games and esports, as well as the world of streaming, ranging from Twitch to Kick. If it’s of interest to gamers, it’s of interest to Khizar.
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