How to Use Restream to Multistream on Multiple Platforms

Live streaming on one platform can help you connect with your audience, but broadcasting on multiple platforms can expand your reach without requiring you to host the same event several times.

Restream makes this possible by allowing you to connect multiple streaming destinations and distribute one live broadcast across them. It also provides a browser-based Studio for creating streams, managing guests, displaying graphics, and interacting with viewers.

Here’s how to get started.

Step 1: Create a Restream Account

Create or sign in to your Restream account.

After signing in, you’ll reach the Restream Home screen, which acts as the central place for creating and managing streams, events, channels, recordings, and analytics.  

Step 2: Connect Your Streaming Channels

From the Home screen:

1. Click Channels in the sidebar.

2. Select Add New.

3. Choose the platform you want to connect.

4. Follow the platform’s authorization steps.

5. Repeat the process for your other destinations.

Supported destinations include platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and others.  

Example

You could connect:

YouTube + Facebook + LinkedIn

Then send one broadcast to all three destinations.

Step 3: Create a New Stream

From the Home screen, click New Stream.

Restream lets you choose different streaming methods, including:

• Restream Studio

• Encoder/RTMP

• Video file

• Playlist

For beginners, Restream Studio is the easiest option because it works directly in your browser.  

Step 4: Enter Restream Studio

Select Restream Studio.

Allow access to your:

• Camera

• Microphone

Enter your name and enter the Studio.

Before going live, check that the correct camera and microphone are selected. Restream recommends using an up-to-date browser; Chrome is recommended on desktop operating systems.  

Step 5: Select Your Streaming Platforms

Inside Studio, open the Channels option and enable the platforms where you want the stream to appear.

For example:

YouTube ✅
Facebook ✅
LinkedIn ✅

Only enable the destinations you actually want to use for that broadcast.  

Step 6: Add Your Title and Description

Click the edit/pencil option and add your stream information.

Include:

• Stream title

• Description

• Thumbnail, if applicable

Use a clear title that tells viewers what the broadcast is about.

Example:

Digital Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

is more useful than:

Live Stream #5

Step 7: Customize Your Stream

Use Restream Studio to customize your broadcast.

You can work with:

• Scenes

• Graphics

• Camera layouts

• Videos

• Screen sharing

• Presentations

• Countdown screens

Restream’s Scenes feature allows you to prepare different parts of your broadcast in advance and switch between them while live.  

Example Scenes

Scene 1: Intro
Scene 2: Main presentation
Scene 3: Screen demonstration
Scene 4: Guest interview
Scene 5: Q&A
Scene 6: Outro

Step 8: Add a Guest

If you’re conducting an interview or podcast, invite your guest to the Studio.

Send the guest the invitation link and check their:

• Camera

• Microphone

• Internet connection

• Position on screen

Add the guest to the broadcast when you’re ready.

Step 9: Share Your Screen

Screen sharing is useful for:

• Tutorials

• Presentations

• Product demonstrations

• Software walkthroughs

• Online classes

Before sharing your screen, close private tabs, messages, and notifications.

Step 10: Manage Audience Chat

Restream provides cross-platform chat so you can view audience comments from your connected streaming destinations in one place.  

During the broadcast:

1. Monitor incoming comments.

2. Respond to useful questions.

3. Mention viewers when appropriate.

4. Highlight important comments.

This makes the broadcast more interactive.

Step 11: Test Before Going Live

Before starting the broadcast, check:

• Camera

• Microphone

• Internet connection

• Streaming channels

• Stream title

• Graphics

• Guest connection

• Screen sharing

Restream also provides guidance for testing your stream before going live.  

Step 12: Go Live

Once everything is ready, click Go Live.

Restream will distribute the broadcast to the selected streaming destinations according to your setup.  

During the stream, monitor the Studio and keep an eye on audio, video, and audience comments.

Step 13: End the Broadcast

When your content is finished, give viewers a short closing message.

For example:

“Thanks for watching. Don’t forget to follow us for the next live session.”

Then end the broadcast from Restream Studio.

Step 14: Review Your Stream

After the broadcast, review the available recording and analytics.

Look at:

• Viewers

• Engagement

• Chat activity

• Stream duration

• Platform performance

Use these insights to improve your next livestream.

How to Multistream With OBS

If you already use OBS Studio, you don’t have to switch to Restream Studio.

You can connect OBS to Restream and use Restream to distribute your broadcast to multiple platforms.  

Basic Process

Restream → Connect channels → OBS → Connect Restream → Start Streaming

In OBS:

1. Open Settings.

2. Select Stream.

3. Choose Restream.io as the service.

4. Connect your Restream account or enter the Restream stream key.

5. Start streaming from OBS.

Restream then distributes the broadcast to the channels you’ve enabled.  

Can You Use Restream for Free?

Yes. Restream currently offers a free plan.

The free plan includes multistreaming to 2 channels, Restream Studio in HD with up to 5 guests, multi-chat, analytics, scheduling, and OBS support. Free streams include Restream branding.  

Paid plans are required for features such as multistreaming to 3+ channels and certain additional destinations and customization options.  

Best Practices

Start With Two Platforms

Don’t connect every possible platform immediately. Start with the channels where your audience is most active.

Prioritize Audio Quality

A good microphone can make a bigger difference than expensive video equipment.

Prepare Scenes in Advance

Create your scenes before going live so you don’t have to build your broadcast while you’re on camera.  

Engage With Viewers

Read comments and answer questions instead of treating your stream like a prerecorded video.

Repurpose Your Broadcast

Turn your recording into:

• Short clips

• YouTube videos

• Social media posts

• Blog content

• Tutorials

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Going live without testing your microphone.

• Connecting platforms you don’t actively use.

• Forgetting to check the stream title.

• Sharing private information while screen sharing.

• Ignoring audience comments.

• Using too many graphics.

• Not preparing scenes beforehand.

• Forgetting to review stream analytics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Restream stream to multiple platforms at once?

Yes. Multistreaming is one of Restream’s primary features.  

Can I use Restream without downloading software?

Yes. Restream Studio is browser-based, so you can create and manage a live stream directly from your browser.  

Can I use OBS with Restream?

Yes. Restream supports OBS integration for multistreaming.  

Can I invite guests?

Yes. Restream Studio supports guest participation for interviews, podcasts, webinars, and other live broadcasts.  

Can I schedule a Restream broadcast?

Yes. Restream allows users to schedule streams for later instead of going live immediately.  

Conclusion

Restream makes it easier to broadcast one live stream across multiple platforms without managing separate broadcasts for each channel.

For beginners, the simplest workflow is:

Create account → Connect channels → Open Restream Studio → Set up scenes → Test camera and microphone → Go Live → Engage with viewers → Review analytics

If you already use OBS, you can connect it to Restream and continue using your existing production setup while Restream handles the multistreaming.  

Start with a small number of platforms, focus on good audio and useful content, and gradually expand your setup as you become more comfortable with live streaming.