How To Add a Chatbox In Stream Elements OBS | Twitch, YouTube Alternative, & Facebook Chatbox Guide!

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of adding a chatbox to your livestreams using StreamElements OBS. Whether you're streaming on Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook Gaming, you'll find the instructions tailored for each platform. This will enhance interaction with your viewers by displaying their messages in real-time during your streams.

Step 1: Adding a Chatbox for Twitch and Facebook Gaming

1. Open StreamElements: Go to the StreamElements website and log in to your account.
2. Access the Overlay Manager:
   • Click on the "Overlays" tab from the dashboard.
   • Select "Create New Overlay."
3. Choose a Template:
   • Select a preferred template that suits your stream style.
   • Click on "Start Editing."
4. Add a Chatbox Widget:
   • In the editor, click on the "+" button to add a new widget.
   • Choose the "Chatbox" option from the list.
5. Customize Your Chatbox:
   • Adjust the size, position, and appearance of the chatbox to fit your overlay.
   • You can customize colors, fonts, and animations according to your preference.
6. Save Your Overlay:
   • Click on "Save" and then "Publish" to make your overlay live.
7. Copy the Overlay URL:
   • After publishing, copy the overlay URL provided.

Step 2: Integrating the Chatbox into OBS

1. Open OBS Studio: Launch your OBS Studio application.
2. Add a Browser Source:
   • In the Sources panel, click on the "+" button.
   • Choose "Browser."
3. Configure the Browser Source:
   • Name your browser source (e.g., "Chatbox").
   • Paste the overlay URL you copied from StreamElements.
4. Set Dimensions:
   • Adjust the width and height to fit your stream layout.
   • A common size is 300 pixels wide by 600 pixels tall, but customize as needed.
5. Click OK: Confirm your settings to add the chatbox to your scene.

Step 3: Adding a Chatbox for YouTube

1. Open StreamElements: Log into your StreamElements account.
2. Create a New Overlay:
   • Go to the "Overlays" section and click "Create New Overlay."
3. Select the YouTube Template:
   • Choose a YouTube-specific template for your overlay.
4. Add Chatbox Widget:
   • Click on the "+" button to add a widget.
   • Select "Chatbox" from the options.
5. Customize and Save:
   • Modify the chatbox settings to fit your YouTube style.
   • Save and publish your overlay.
6. Copy the Overlay URL: Make sure to copy the URL after publishing.

Step 4: Integrating the YouTube Chatbox into OBS

1. Open OBS Studio: Launch your OBS software.
2. Add a Browser Source:
   • Click the "+" button in the Sources section.
   • Select "Browser."
3. Input Overlay URL:
   • Name your source (e.g., "YouTube Chatbox").
   • Paste the YouTube overlay URL.
4. Adjust Size:
   • Set the dimensions to your liking.
5. Confirm Settings: Click OK to finalize the chatbox settings.

Conclusion

You've now successfully added a chatbox to your livestreams for Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Gaming using StreamElements OBS. This will help you engage with your audience better and create a more interactive streaming experience. As a next step, consider customizing your overlays further and exploring other widgets available in StreamElements to enhance your streams even more. Happy streaming!