How to Stream on YouTube with OBS (EASY Step-by-Step 2026)

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Stop struggling with lag! 🚀 In this 2026 OBS tutorial, I show you how to stream on YouTube with the best settings for Mac, Low-end PCs (x264), and NVIDIA (NVENC). Step-by-step for beginners! Get Professional Overlays for Your Stream Here: → https://lascurry.com/streamdesignz Chapters: 0:00 - YouTube Streaming Requirements 01:54 - Installing & Setting Up OBS 02:12 - The Auto-Config Wizard (Best Settings) 06:05 - Internet Speed & Bitrate Test 11:20 - PREPARING the YouTube Broadcast 🛠️ STREAMER RESOURCES & TROUBLESHOOTING: Internet Speed Test: 👉 http://speedtest.net (Aim for 10Mbps+ upload for 1080p) OBS Studio Download: 👉 http://obsproject.com/ (Always keep this updated! Mac & Low-End PC Fix: If you don't see NVENC, switch to Hardware Encoder (Mac) or x264 (Low-end PC) in your Output settings. Watch This Next: OBS Studio For Brand New Streamers (Overlays & Alerts) 👉https://youtu.be/e61j16D8bh4 How to Fix OBS Lag & Dropped Frames: 👉 https://youtu.be/uUOc73GF5eI?si=R6bMrfL04yqFfUKr This video is not sponsored. Some product links on this site are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no cost to you Curious what gear I use to stream & record? → http://lascurry.com/shop If you're new to the channel, I’m LAS Curry. I help streamers learn how to stream less and create more so they can actually grow. It’s not about doing more but about doing what works. I started streaming back in June 2019 with a headset mic, a window for lighting, and an old Mac that could barely run OBS. No audience. just a dream and a lot of prayer. I taught myself everything the hard way and every time I learned something new, I made a video to help someone like you skip the guesswork and grow faster. Since then: • Grew from 0 to 15k subs in my first year on YouTube • 14 Million+ humans have watched my videos (mind-blowing) • Built a multi–six-figure creator business in 5 years • Coached thousands of streamers • Created 350+ videos to help streamers grow smarter • Currently building the #1 school for streamers →https://thestreameracademy.com/?video=-UCMKNTB2gg How I got here: 2006 — Fell in love with Gears of War and competitive gaming 2009 — Started working in insurance for the next 10 years 2011 — Became a father to my beautiful daughter 2015 — Built a motivational clothing brand 2016 — Launched a food biz selling empanadas (yes, they were fire) 2017 — Helped e-commerce brands grow (mostly Shopify) 2018 — Got obsessed with content, branding, and digital marketing 2019 — Started streaming on Mixer and launched this channel (took a chance) 2020 — Mixer shut down. I quit insurance and went full-time (leap of faith) 2021 — Got saved on my Xbox and gave my life to Christ (yes, Xbox. Ask me about it.) 2022 — Got baptized. Married my best friend, Shawna. Launched https://StreamDesignz.com to help creators show up professionally. 2023–24 — Coached hundreds of creators growing on YouTube 2025 — Built what I wish I had when I started: The 5-Day Streamer Challenge™, the Never Stream From Zero Bootcamp™, and Streamer Academy Pro™ — a complete system for streamers who want to grow, build community, and take this seriously. If you're still reading this far, please know: As long as you never quit, stay a student of the game, and keep showing up, you will succeed. When you’re ready to take the first step in growing your stream, join the 5-Day Streamer Challenge™ → https://streamerchallenge.com/?video=-UCMKNTB2gg And remember: Together, We Can All Thrive. I believe in you! - LAS Curry This video is not sponsored. Some product links on this site are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no cost to you This video is for educational purposes only. Your results depend on your action, not just information. https://thestreameracademy.com/earnings-disclaimer #lascurry