Live Streaming

How to Live Stream on Your X (Twitter) Account with R-Link

Step by step: stream your R-Link Studio events to X (Twitter) with RTMP, from getting your stream key to going live.

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Ready to take your X (formerly Twitter) presence to the next level? R-Link makes it easy to broadcast high-quality live streams directly to your X audience. Here's how to set up RTMP streaming for your X account using R-Link:

Setting Up Your X Stream

  1. Log in to your X account and go to https://studio.x.com/producer
    • Click Sources.
    • Click Create Source in the top right corner.
  2. Give your new source a name, ensure RTMP is selected, and select your region. Click Create.
  3. The Source details window shows your unique RTMP URL and RTMP stream key. Copy both (you’ll need them to stream from R-Link), then click Done.
  1. In a separate tab, log in to R-Link Studio and go to Settings > Integrations. Scroll to Live Streaming.The Live Streaming section of Integrations in R-Link Studio settings, with Connect buttons for YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch, LinkedIn Live, X Live and Custom RTMP.
  2. Click Connect on X Live.
  3. Give the destination a name, then enter your URL as the RTMP Server URL and your Stream Key from X.The X Live RTMP Destinations window in R-Link Studio with fast setup steps for X Producer or Media Studio, a destination named X Account – Demo, an RTMPS server URL and a saved stream key shown as dots.
  4. Click Add Destination.

Going Live on X (Twitter)

  1. When you’re ready to go live, click Go Live in your dashboard and choose Go on air.
  2. Select the destinations you want to include in your stream, then click Continue and enter the Studio.R-Link Studio pre-launch streaming setup titled Pick your platforms before the room opens, listing saved demo destinations for Facebook, X, Twitch and Instagram with a Continue with 4 destinations button.
  3. Click Go Live at the top of the Studio to stream to your selected destinations.

Remember, a stable internet connection is crucial for smooth streaming. Always test your setup before going live to ensure the best experience for your viewers.

By following these steps, you'll be broadcasting your R-Link events on X in no time, reaching a wider audience with your high-quality content.

Written by the R-Link Studio team

We build R-Link Studio, the video platform for meetings, webinars and live streams that sell. Questions about this article? Talk to our team.

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