Scene Loadout
Starting, main, BRB, ending, safe, and recording scenes should load without missing sources.
OBS Checklist
Fix the obvious stream problems before you go live.
A free checklist for checking OBS scenes, sources, audio, output settings, recording tests, and dropped-frame symptoms without rewriting your whole setup.
Checklist Areas
Work through the parts that break most often.
Camera and Capture
Check camera framing, game capture, display capture, overlays, alerts, and browser sources.
Mic and Desktop Audio
Confirm the right devices are selected, meters move, nothing clips, and muted sources are intentional.
Bitrate and Recording
Match bitrate to platform and upload speed, then review a short local recording.
Dropped Frames
Look for encoder overload, network drops, overloaded scenes, or heavy background apps.
One Fix At A Time
Write down one issue to fix before the next stream instead of rebuilding everything at once.
Simple Routine
Use the checklist before changing settings.
A lot of OBS problems are really source, audio, cable, network, or scene complexity problems. The checklist helps narrow the issue before you start changing random settings.
FirstMake a short test recording and watch it back.
SecondCheck the one symptom you actually saw.
ThirdFix one thing, test again, and write down what changed.
NeverSave stream keys, passwords, tokens, or private invite links in notes.