Question / Help Custom Streaming Server - Blank Stream Key

[tstraus13]

Hello All,

I checked this section of the forum and did not see anything related to this but I figured I would post to make sure this issue was caught (If there is an issue). In OBS on Windows I am allowed a blank stream key and just a stream URL to stream to my own RTMP server. In OBS Multiplatform for Mac it does not allow me to stream without a Stream Key. It gives the error "Invalid Path or Connection URL". I have the same settings in Windows OBS and it streams fine. Is there a way around this? Thanks.

 

[dodgepong]

I suppose this is a bug, though standard practice is to actually use a stream key.

 

[tstraus13]

Yeah I can see why a stream key can be useful in some or even most situations but for my simple setup I didn't see the need for a stream key so I don't use one. I guess I will wait for this bug to be fixed before I start using it on Mac OS X. Thanks!

 

[tstraus13]

Hello, I know I am bringing up an old thread. Was this issue ever addressed? I tried to stream again after a few months using a blank stream key and it still did not like it. Just wanted to make people aware. Thanks.

 

[dodgepong]

I think the "issue" still exists, but I really think the better solution is to just use a stream key. Honestly, it almost seems to me that allowing a blank stream key in the original OBS would be closer to a bug than not allowing a blank stream key. Not using a stream key is extremely non-standard and not recommended. Adding a stream key to your stream is pretty trivial.

 

[Lain]

Thanks for pointing it out. Sorry that I didn't take a look at it sooner.

 

[selfhostedlivestreaming]

For those still looking for a solution:

On Windows 10:
1) Stop OBS completely. (stop the process)
2) Go to C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\basic\profiles\Untitled
(note: profiles folder could have different name for you.)
3) Open: service.json
4) Edit out the " Key "" " value, and save.
5) start OBS and stream without a key.

Example file:
{
"settings": {
"bwtest": false,
"key": "",
"server": "rtmp://127.0.0.1/live",
"use_auth": false
},
"type": "rtmp_custom"
}