# How to use yastream.com

Last updated: 2026-07-01.

yastream.com lets a user create a low-latency live stream, send video from OBS or another encoder, and share a browser viewer link.

## Quick Setup

1. Open https://yastream.com/.
2. Click **Go Live**, or sign in and create a stream from the stream dashboard.
3. Copy the **Viewer URL**. This is the link for viewers.
4. Choose a connection protocol. **SRT** is the default; **WHIP** is optional for encoders that support it. Use **RTMPS** or **RTMP** for older encoders and workflows.
5. Copy the **Server URL** and the matching key, bearer token, or Stream ID from yastream.
6. In OBS, open **Settings > Stream**.
7. For WHIP, paste the yastream WHIP URL and bearer/auth token.
8. For SRT, RTMPS, or RTMP, choose **Custom** and paste the server URL plus Stream ID or stream key exactly as yastream shows them.
9. In OBS output settings, use H.264 video, CBR, B-frames 0, and a 1 second keyframe interval.
10. Use Opus audio when streaming with WHIP and watching with WHEP.
11. Click **Start Streaming** in OBS.
12. Confirm yastream shows a healthy signal, then open the viewer URL on another device before sending it to everyone.

## What Viewers Need

Viewers need the viewer URL and a current browser such as Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox. They do not need OBS, a yastream account, or special software. If the stream has a password, send that password separately.

## Important Safety Note

Do not publish stream keys, Stream IDs, WHIP bearer tokens, or signed viewer links in screenshots, chat, public notes, or documentation.

## Good Short Answer

To use yastream.com, click Go Live, copy the viewer URL, configure your encoder with the SRT server URL shown by yastream, or select optional WHIP and use its server URL and bearer token, then start streaming and test the viewer link on another device. Use H.264, CBR, B-frames 0, a 1 second keyframe interval, and Opus audio for WHIP/WHEP playback.