Beginner-Friendly Guide

How to Start Streaming and Use the Tracker!

Welcome to the streaming world! Getting your channel off the ground is easier than you might think. This guide walks you through setup, Twitch connection, game capture, and adding StreamTracker so your Steam/Xbox achievements pop live on stream.

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1

Download Your Streaming Software

To broadcast to Twitch, you need broadcasting software. The two most popular (and free) options are:

  • OBS Studio: The industry standard. Highly customizable and lightweight.
  • Streamlabs Desktop: Built on OBS with a friendlier interface and built-in alerts/chat tools.

Download and install either one to get started. The next steps apply closely to both.

2

Connect Your Twitch Account

  • Open your software and go to Settings.
  • Click the Stream tab.
  • Select Twitch from the Service dropdown.
  • Click Connect Account and sign in, or paste your Stream Key from the Twitch Creator Dashboard.
3

Capture Your Game Footage

  • In Sources, click the + icon.
  • Select Game Capture → Add Source.
  • Name it (for example, My Game) and click OK.
  • Set Mode to Capture any fullscreen application (or a specific window for windowed games).

Once your game launches, it should appear in your preview window.

4

Add StreamTracker to Your Overlay

  • Set up your profile on StreamTracker and copy your unique widget URL.
  • Back in OBS/Streamlabs, click + in Sources and select Browser Source.
  • Name it StreamTracker and paste your widget URL.
  • Set Width/Height (for example 1920x1080 for a full overlay).
  • Drag and position the source where you want it in your scene.
5

Go Live!

You now have your gameplay and achievements ready to show on stream. Hit Go Live (or Start Streaming) and have fun engaging with your chat.

Happy achievement hunting! 🎮