My Stream Isn't Going Live

If OBS says it's streaming but your dashboard still shows idle:

Check your stream key — go to Dashboard → Live, reveal your key, and confirm it matches exactly what's in OBS Settings → Stream. No extra spaces.
Check your RTMPS server — it must be exactly rtmps://live.cloudflare.com:443/live/ including the trailing slash.
Wait 10–15 seconds — the dashboard polls for status on a short interval. It may take a moment to switch from idle to LIVE NOW.
Check OBS output settings — very high bitrates can cause connection issues. Try 4500–6000 Kbps if you're having trouble connecting.
Regenerate your stream key — if you've never streamed successfully, try regenerating. Go to Dashboard → Live → Regenerate Stream Key, update OBS, and try again.

If none of these resolve it, contact support with your handle and we'll check the connection status on our end.

Updated on: 04/05/2026

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