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How to Stream to Twitch and YouTube at the Same Time (2026)

Rebeam Team8 min read

If you stream on Twitch, you already know the grind: building an audience from scratch, one viewer at a time. But what if you could double your reach by going live on YouTube at the same time? Multistreaming lets you broadcast to both platforms simultaneously, and in 2026 it has never been easier.

Whether you are a new streamer looking to grow faster or an established creator who wants to hedge across platforms, streaming to Twitch and YouTube at the same time is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make. This guide covers everything: why multistreaming matters, how it works under the hood, and a step-by-step walkthrough using OBS and Rebeam.

Why Multistream?

The streaming landscape is more competitive than ever. Twitch remains the dominant live platform, but YouTube has been aggressively investing in live streaming with features like clipping, VOD discovery, and better monetisation options for smaller creators. By streaming to both, you tap into two completely different discovery algorithms and audience pools.

There are several compelling reasons to multistream:

  • Wider reach. YouTube has over 2 billion monthly users. Twitch has around 35 million daily viewers. By streaming to both, your content is discoverable by a far larger combined audience.
  • Platform insurance. Putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Algorithm changes, policy updates, or platform issues can tank your numbers overnight. Multistreaming spreads that risk.
  • VOD discoverability. YouTube VODs get recommended by the algorithm long after your stream ends. This means your live content continues to generate views and subscribers for weeks or months.
  • Monetisation diversity. Different platforms have different monetisation models. YouTube Super Chats and Twitch subs can compound into more total revenue than either platform alone.

The Easy Way: One Stream, Multiple Destinations

A multistreaming service like Rebeam takes a different approach. You send a single stream to Rebeam, and Rebeam forwards it to Twitch and YouTube. Your computer only encodes once. You only need upload bandwidth for one stream. The stream arrives at each platform at the same quality you sent it.

Step-by-Step: Multistreaming with OBS and Rebeam

Getting set up takes about two minutes. Here is the full walkthrough:

1. Create a Rebeam Account

Head to rebeam.stream and sign up. The Starter plan is £5/month and gives you 100 hours of multistreaming with unified chat.

2. Connect Your Platforms

Once logged in, connect your Twitch and YouTube accounts. This takes a few clicks and allows Rebeam to go live on each platform on your behalf. You will also be able to set stream titles, categories, and other settings from the Rebeam dashboard.

3. Configure Your Stream

In the Rebeam dashboard, create a new stream and set your title and category for each platform. You can customise these independently, so your Twitch stream can have different tags or a different title than your YouTube stream.

4. Set Up OBS

Copy your Rebeam RTMP URL and stream key from the dashboard. In OBS, go to Settings → Stream, set the Service to "Custom", and paste in the Server URL and Stream Key from Rebeam. That is it. No plugins, no extra configuration.

Then go to Settings → Output and set your video Bitrate to 6000 kbps. This matches Twitch's official maximum and works well for YouTube too. Rebeam allows up to 10000 kbps, but streams above this limit will be disconnected.

5. Go Live

Hit "Start Streaming" in OBS. Rebeam receives your stream and relays it to Twitch and YouTube simultaneously. You can monitor both streams from the Rebeam dashboard.

Tips for Managing Two Audiences

Multistreaming is more than just a technical setup. You are now engaging with viewers on two platforms at once, and each platform has its own culture and expectations. Here are some practical tips:

  • Use unified chat. Rebeam's multichat feature combines Twitch and YouTube chat into a single view, so you do not have to switch between windows. This makes it much easier to engage with both audiences.
  • Acknowledge both platforms. Make a habit of greeting viewers from both Twitch and YouTube. Something as simple as "Hey chat, welcome to everyone on Twitch and YouTube" goes a long way.
  • Set expectations. Put a note in your stream title or panels that you are live on both platforms. Viewers appreciate transparency.
  • Check your VODs. YouTube stores VODs automatically and feeds them into its recommendation algorithm. Make sure your YouTube channel is set up to take advantage of this.

What About Twitch Exclusivity?

As of 2026, Twitch no longer requires exclusivity for non-partnered streamers, and even Twitch Partners have more flexibility than they used to. Twitch dropped simulcasting restrictions for affiliates in 2023, making multistreaming accessible to the vast majority of Twitch creators. If you are a Twitch Partner, check your specific contract terms before multistreaming.

Ready to Start?

Multistreaming is the fastest way to grow your streaming audience without working twice as hard. Rebeam makes it simple: one RTMP URL and plans from £5/month. Check out our pricing page for details, or sign up and start streaming to Twitch and YouTube in minutes.

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