Twitch in the list of channels supported by Restream
Restream Studio streaming to Twitch from the browser
Live stream on Twitch sent through Restream
Twitch in Restream’s channel list, Restream Studio in the browser, and the finished stream live on Twitch.

Twitch streaming software that works in your browser

Restream is Twitch streaming software that runs in your browser on PC or Mac. In Restream Studio, you add your camera and microphone, design your stream with layouts, overlays, and your own branding, invite guests, and read Twitch chat while you’re live — without installing a studio app. Already stream with OBS? Keep your scenes and settings as they are, and use Restream to deliver your stream to Twitch and any other channels you choose.

Choose how you stream on Twitch

Stream from your browser with Restream Studio

Restream Studio is the easiest way to go live on Twitch if you host talk shows, interviews, podcasts, or streams with co-hosts. Open Studio in your browser, allow access to your camera and microphone, and pick a layout. From there, you can add overlays, a logo, and backgrounds, share your screen, bring in guests with an invite link, and keep Twitch chat next to your preview. You don’t need OBS or any other desktop software for this workflow. Studio is built for camera-led and screen-sharing streams; if you rely on advanced game-capture scenes, the OBS workflow below is a better fit.

Use OBS with Restream for Twitch

If you already have scenes, sources, and alerts set up in OBS, you don’t have to rebuild anything. The roles are simple: OBS (or another RTMP encoder) produces your stream, and Restream delivers it to Twitch and any other channels you turn on. Create a stream in Restream with the RTMP option, paste the Restream server URL and stream key into your encoder, and go live as usual. This workflow still uses installed software — your production stays in OBS, while channels, titles, and chat are managed in Restream.

Why choose Restream for Twitch streaming?

  • Stream design: Choose a layout, add overlays, backgrounds, and your logo, and switch scenes during the stream in Restream Studio. Streams on the Free plan include Restream branding; paid plans let you remove it.
  • Guests and collaboration: Invite guests and co-hosts to your Twitch stream with a shareable link. They join from their browser, so there’s nothing for them to install.
  • Twitch chat: Restream Chat lets you read and reply to Twitch messages while you’re live, next to messages from your other channels. Showing chat on video is a separate option: you can overlay chat in Studio or embed it in your streaming software, including a Twitch-only version. A relay mode can also repost messages between Twitch and other supported chats.
  • Twitch-specific controls: Pick your Twitch category — a game or a topic — when you set up a Studio, RTMP, or scheduled stream. Restream also supports Twitch Disconnect Protect: turn it on in your Twitch stream settings, and Twitch keeps your stream live if your connection briefly drops.
  • Multistreaming: Once your Twitch stream is set, add YouTube, Kick, TikTok, and other channels to reach more viewers with the same broadcast. Restream’s multistreaming is cloud-based, so you send one stream and Restream distributes it. Twitch allows multistreaming under its simulcasting guidelines.
  • Analytics: Track concurrent viewers, chat metrics, and post-stream views for Twitch in Analytics, plus combined totals when you stream to several channels.
  • Background music: Restream Studio includes a library of AI-generated music made for live streams, so you can set the mood without sourcing tracks yourself.

Start streaming on Twitch for free

You can start streaming to Twitch with Restream for free. The Free plan lets you stream to 2 channels at once — for example, Twitch and YouTube — and adds Restream branding to your stream. Restream Studio streams in 720p on the Free and Standard plans, while 1080p streaming from Studio is available on the Professional plan. These Studio quality limits don’t apply to the stream you send from OBS or another encoder. Upgrade when you need more channels at once, want to remove Restream branding, or need Full HD from Studio.

How to start streaming on Twitch with Restream

Connect your Twitch channel once, then go live from Restream Studio or from your encoder.

  1. Sign up for a Restream account: Create a free account at Restream.io.
  2. Connect Twitch to Restream: On your home screen, click Channels, then Add New. Choose Twitch, log in, and authorize Restream.
Twitch highlighted in the list of channels you can add to Restream
Add Twitch from the list of supported channels.
  1. Choose how you’ll go live: Click New Stream and select Studio to stream from your browser, or the RTMP option to stream from an encoder like OBS.
Restream Studio open in a browser with a streamer on camera before going live
Restream Studio: set up your layout and graphics, then go live.
  1. Go live: Add your title and Twitch category, then click Go Live in Studio or start streaming in your encoder. Your stream appears on Twitch and on any other channels you turned on.
Stream from Restream playing live on a Twitch channel page
Your stream live on Twitch.

Ready for your first stream? Connect your Twitch channel and go live from your browser or your encoder — it’s free to get started.

New to Twitch? Follow our step-by-step guide to streaming on Twitch.

Start streaming for free

Twitch streaming software FAQ

Is Restream free streaming software for Twitch?

Yes, you can stream to Twitch with Restream for free. The Free plan includes streaming to 2 channels at once, Restream Studio in 720p, and Restream branding on your stream. Paid plans add more channels and remove branding, and the Professional plan unlocks 1080p streaming from Studio.

Should I use Restream Studio or OBS for Twitch?

Use Restream Studio if you want to go live from your browser, host guests, and design your stream without installing software. Use OBS with Restream if you already have detailed scenes or game-capture setups: OBS produces the stream, and Restream delivers it to Twitch and other channels. Here’s how to stream on Twitch with OBS.

Can I stream on Twitch without downloading software?

Yes. Restream Studio runs in your browser, so you don’t need OBS or other desktop software. Connect your Twitch channel, open Studio, allow camera and microphone access, set up your layout, and click Go Live.

Does Restream work on PC and Mac?

Yes. Restream Studio works in a desktop browser on Windows and macOS and can use any camera and microphone your browser detects. If you prefer desktop software, you can send your stream to Restream from OBS or another RTMP encoder on either system. On a Mac, see how to live stream on Twitch on Mac.

What stream quality can I use with Restream Studio?

Restream Studio streams in 720p on the Free and Standard plans and in Full HD 1080p on the Professional plan and above. If you stream from OBS or another encoder, these Studio limits don’t apply to your stream, but Twitch’s own limits — such as a maximum bitrate of 6,000 Kbps — still do.

Can I stream on Twitch and other platforms at the same time?

Yes. Twitch allows simulcasting to other platforms, and Restream sends one stream to Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok, and other channels at once. Follow Twitch’s current simulcasting guidelines when you multistream. Learn how to go live on Twitch and YouTube at the same time or read about Twitch multistreaming rules.

Do I need a Twitch stream key to use Restream?

No. When you add Twitch as a channel and log in, Restream connects to your account, so you don’t need to copy your Twitch stream key manually. If you stream from OBS through Restream, you paste Restream’s server URL and stream key into OBS instead. To stream to Twitch directly from other software, here’s how to find your Twitch stream key.