How to Multistream with XSplit

Before you start

Multistreaming means sending one live video feed to more than one platform at the same time. In XSplit Broadcaster, the method depends on your edition, because multistreaming support has changed between versions. Check which edition and version you have before following a setup path.

The process runs on your computer. XSplit encodes the video locally and sends it to each destination, so your upload bandwidth must cover the combined bitrate of every stream. A setup that works for one platform may fail when two or three outputs are active.

Have ready the stream key and ingest URL for each platform you want to use. Keep stream keys private and do not show them on screen or in recorded material.

Step-by-step instructions

Open XSplit Broadcaster and go to the output settings. The available option depends on your version and license.

• If your edition includes multiple outputs, look for a multi-output or channel setup area where you can add separate destinations.
• For each destination, choose the platform profile or enter the ingest URL and stream key manually.
• Set the resolution, frame rate and bitrate for the main encoder first, then check whether additional outputs can reuse those settings or need their own values.
• Enable the outputs you want to use and start the stream. XSplit will connect to each configured destination from the same session.

If your version does not expose a built-in multistream option, the usual approach is to send one output from XSplit to a separate multistreaming service or relay. In that case, configure XSplit as a normal single stream using the URL and key from the relay, and add the target platforms in that service instead.

Keep the method reversible: before changing your normal streaming setup, note the current server and key so you can restore the previous single-platform output.

Check the output

When the stream is running, check each platform from its creator dashboard or preview page. Confirm that the live indicator appears, audio is present, and the video is not frozen.

Compare the stream health in XSplit with the total upload bandwidth being used. If the encoder reports dropped frames while every destination is active, reduce the total bitrate rather than adding more outputs.

Common problems and next steps

A frequent issue is one platform connecting while another fails. Check the stream key and ingest URL for the failed destination, because a single wrong character can prevent the connection.

If the stream starts and then drops, the combined bitrate is likely too close to the available upload speed. Leave headroom of at least a few megabits per second and reduce the resolution or frame rate before retrying.

When audio and video arrive at different times on a platform, check whether that destination expects a different encoder setting or start the stream again after a short delay. Platform processing can also introduce delay that is not caused by XSplit.

For privacy, close or cover chat windows and other personal information before sharing the scene across multiple platforms. If a platform stores the stream after it ends, remember that deleting the live video may require a separate action on that platform.