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System Requirements
Make sure your system meets these requirements for optimal streaming performance
For Viewers
Supported Browsers
- Google Chrome (recommended) - Version 88 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox - Version 85 or higher
- Safari - Version 14 or higher
- Microsoft Edge - Version 88 or higher
Internet Connection
- For SD quality (480p): 3+ Mbps download speed
- For HD quality (720p): 5+ Mbps download speed
- For Full HD quality (1080p): 10+ Mbps download speed
Mobile Requirements
- iOS 14 or higher
- Android 9.0 or higher
For Streamers
Computer Specifications
- CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 or AMD FX-8350 or better (recommended: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 or better)
- RAM: 8GB minimum (recommended: 16GB or more)
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 or better (for hardware encoding)
- Operating System: Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15 or newer, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or newer
Internet Connection
- Upload Speed: Minimum 5 Mbps (recommended: 10+ Mbps for HD streaming)
- Stable connection with low jitter
- Wired Ethernet connection recommended over Wi-Fi
Software Requirements
- OBS Studio 27.0 or higher (recommended)
- Streamlabs Desktop
- XSplit Broadcaster
Recommended Equipment
- Webcam: HD webcam capable of 720p or higher
- Microphone: USB condenser microphone or headset with noise cancellation
- Lighting: Basic key light for better visibility
Optimization Tips
- Close unnecessary applications when streaming
- Use hardware encoding (NVENC or AMD encoder) when available
- Start with a lower resolution and bitrate, then increase as your setup allows
- Ensure your antivirus and firewall are not blocking streaming applications