How to stream on Twitch from Xbox Series X

You don’t need a fancy setup of lights and cameras to showcase your gaming sessions. If you have an Xbox Series X or S, you can livestream on Twitch right from your living room in just a few simple steps. Here’s how to stream on Twitch from your Xbox.

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To stream on Twitch from your Xbox, download the Twitch app and sign up for an account. Then, press the Xbox button on your controller, select the Twitch Application from the menu, and select Go live now.

How to stream on Twitch from your Xbox

The first thing you’ll need to do is sign up for a Twitch account. The process is quick and easy, but make sure to enable two-step verification to be able to sign in on your Xbox. Once you have an account, head to the Microsoft Store on your Xbox console and download the Twitch app.

How to stream on Twitch from Xbox Series X

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Log into the Twitch app on your Xbox using your two-factor authentication. Then, start up the game you’d like to livestream. Once in-game, press the Xbox button on your controller and navigate to the Capture and share section of the menu. Select set up a stream.

How to stream on Twitch from Xbox Series X

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You’ll be asked to link your Twitch account once again. Authorize the permission settings, and you will see Twitch streaming available. Before going live, you can set up any additional plug-in webcam or microphone and give your stream a name.

How to stream on Twitch from Xbox Series X

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When you’re ready to start your broadcast, select Go live now. You will then see a recording indicator in the bottom right of the screen.

How to stream on Twitch from Xbox Series X

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If you need to take a break or stop the Twitch stream, press the controller’s Xbox button and select Stop livestream or Pause livestream.

How to stream on Twitch from Xbox Series X

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FAQs

Yes, you can use a plug-in webcam for live streaming on Twitch from your Xbox Series X or S.

No, you do not need a capture card to stream Twitch from your Xbox Series X or S system.

Yes, creating a Twitch account is free to stream on Xbox.

How do I stream directly from Xbox Series X?

First, you'll need to download the Twitch application from the Microsoft Store. 2. Open the Twitch application and select the Broadcast tab at the top of the screen. Then link your account on Xbox by, following the directions on your screen and input the code provided to twitch.tv/activate.

How do I stream Xbox X Series to PC?

After syncing your controller, the main page of the Xbox Game Streaming (Test App) should show your Xbox Series X|S Console. To start streaming to your PC, hit the console's tab and the app will seamlessly stream your console's display to your PC.

How do I stream Xbox Series X to PC without capture card?

To do this, you'll need to capture Xbox Companion App on your computer and stream it with any software, like OBS. It will allow you to add overlays to your stream, and also to stream to Restream to send your video to several platforms at once.

Can you stream Xbox straight to Twitch?

Both Xbox and PlayStation can stream to Twitch through Lightstream. Lightstream is a cloud-based streaming studio where you can add overlays, alerts, multiple scenes, and other media to your broadcast without needing to invest in a streaming computer or capture card.