Are you a content creator looking to elevate your live streams? If so, you should start using OBS!
OBS is a powerful live streaming software that enables you to create professional-quality broadcasts with ease.
One of the best features of OBS is its ability to integrate Twitch chat into your stream. This allows your viewers to communicate with each other in real-time while watching your broadcast.
Not only does this make for a more interactive experience, but it can also help increase viewer loyalty and keep them coming back for more. Here are 3 steps on how to add Twitch chat to OBS.
Step 1: Choose the Widget Type
1. Log into your Twitch channel, and go to your dashboard
2. Click on the “Widgets” tab
3. Pick the “Chat Box” widget
Step 2: Customize the Widget
1. Click on the “Edit” button next to the chosen widget
2. Give it a title, choose size, color, and position
3. Choose whether you want your chat to be embedded in your stream or not (from the “Behavior” section)
4. Save your settings
Step 3: Add Stream Chat to OBS
1. Click on the “Get Widget” button from the dashboard
2. Choose the “HTML” option and then click on the “Copy Code” button
3. Open OBS and click on the “+” button to add the source
4. Pick the “Browser” source to add the chat box overlay
5. Paste the widget URL into the “URL” box in this window
6. Confirm it with the “OK” button
How to Add a Popout Chat to OBS
1. Open OBS and go to the View tab, select “Custom Browser Docks,” and then “Chat”
2. Enter the Dock name and paste the URL below into the first empty box
3. Resize and position the stream chat window per your liking
In this article, I will demonstrate how to add Twitch chat to OBS.
Before we begin, please ensure that you have the following:
- A Twitch account
- OBS Studio installed on your computer
- The latest version of Java installed
Now that you have everything you need, let’s get started!
Table of Contents
How to Add Twitch Chat to OBS Step 1: Choose the Widget Type
The first step is to open Twitch, log into your Twitch channel, and navigate to your dashboard.
Once you are on your dashboard, locate the “Widgets” tab and click on it.
This will display a list of all the various types of widgets that you can add to your stream.
I will use the “Chat Box” widget for this guide.
Step 2: Customize the Widget
Now that you have selected the widget type, it’s time to customize it to your preference.
To accomplish this, click the “Edit” button located next to the widget.
This will open a new page with various options that you can customize.
The first step is to assign a title to your widget.
In this example, I will use “My Twitch Chat.”
After assigning a title to your widget, scroll down to find the “Appearance” section.
In this section, you can customize the size, color, and position of your widget.
Once you are satisfied with the appearance of your widget, scroll down to the “Behavior” section.
Now, you need to decide whether you want your chat to be embedded in your stream.
If you do not wish to have your chat embedded, you can keep the “Embed Chat” option disabled.
However, to embed your chat, you must enable the “Embed Chat” option and select a channel from the drop-down menu.
Remember to click the “Save Settings” button before moving on to the next step.
Step 3: Add Stream Chat to OBS
Now that you have customized your widget, it’s time to add it to OBS.
To accomplish this, return to your dashboard and click the “Get Widget” button.
This will open a new browser window with various options for you to choose from.
In this guide, I will use the “HTML” option.
After selecting the “HTML” option, click the “Copy Code” button.
Now, launch OBS and select “Add source” by clicking the “+” button.
This will open a new window displaying a list of various types of sources that you can add to your stream.
In this guide, I will use the “Browser” source to add the chat box overlay.
Once you have added the new “Browser” source, a new window will appear.
Please paste the widget URL you copied earlier into the “URL” box in this window.
After completing that step, click the “OK” button.
You should now see your stream chat box and messages displayed in OBS!
How to Add a Popout Chat
If you want to elevate your chat experience, you can add a popout chat.
A popout chat is a distinct browser window that shows your stream chat.
This facilitates easier chat moderation during streaming.
To add the popout or popup chat, open OBS Studio, navigate to the View tab, select “Custom Browser Docks,” and then choose “Chat.”
Enter the Dock name and paste the URL into the first empty box below. Then click “Apply” and close the window.
The new chat window will appear on your screen. You can resize and reposition the stream chat window by clicking the “X” button.
The Twitch stream chat will be overlaid on the OBS Stream, enabling you to drag and resize it as desired.
How to Add Streamlabs Chat Box
In contrast to OBS Studio, SLOBS includes its own chat feature, which you can customize to your preferences.
For instance, you can select the font size to align with your Twitch name and brand, or you can add a transparent background to ensure that the dockable window and messages do not obstruct the gameplay on the screen.
If you are using Streamlabs OBS as your streaming service, adding a stream chat box widget to SLOBS is very easy once you have created it.
The process is akin to that described for OBS Studio.
Simply tap the “+” icon to add Twitch chat to SLOBS.
Next, select the Chat Box option, name the widget, choose “Add existing source,” and input the URL link.
Position the Twitch chat overlay and type a message in the Twitch chat box to test it.
How to Add Facebook Gaming Chat
Facebook Gaming does not include a chat overlay, so you will need to use a plugin for OBS Studio to incorporate the chat section.
I recommend the Streamlabs OBS Live plugin, which is compatible with Facebook Gaming and YouTube.
It is a free feature that includes many others, such as music controls, and installation is very easy.
Once installed, it will automatically open the chat window, allowing you to log in to your Facebook or YouTube account and start a live stream.
Conclusion
I hope this guide was helpful and that you successfully added stream chat to OBS.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment below!
FAQ
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To put the chat on your screen, you will need to enable the u0022Embed Chatu0022 option and choose a channel from the drop-down menu in the streaming service of your choice.
u003cstrongu003eHow Do I See Twitch Chat While Streaming?u003c/strongu003e
If you want to see the chat while streaming, you can use the u0022Popoutu0022 option. This will open a separate window that displays your stream chat.You can also use the u0022Chat Boxu0022 option in Streamlabs OBS to add the chat box overlay.Just tap the u0022+u0022 icon in the bottom right corner to add this feature.
u003cstrongu003eWhat Is Twitch Chat Add-On OBS?u003c/strongu003e
The chat add-on OBS is a plugin that allows you to integrate the chat section into your stream.It is a free feature compatible with Facebook and YouTube gaming.
