Integrating Instreamly with OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is generally straightforward, as it primarily involves adding a “Browser Source” in OBS. Here’s a step-by-step explanation:

1. Create an Instreamly Account: First, you’ll need to sign up for an Instreamly account on their website. During the setup, you’ll link your Twitch or YouTube streaming account. This allows Instreamly to gather necessary data like your stream duration, viewer count, and game category to match you with relevant sponsorships.

2. Access Your Streaming Code: Once your account is set up, Instreamly provides a unique “streaming code” (typically a URL) in your streamer dashboard. This code is crucial for the integration with OBS.

3. Open OBS Studio: Launch your OBS Studio application.

4. Add a New Browser Source:

   • In the “Sources” box at the bottom of your OBS interface, click the “+” icon to add a new source.
   • Select “Browser” from the list of source types.
   • Give your new source a name (e.g., “Instreamly Sponsors”) and click “OK.”

5. Configure the Browser Source:

   • A new window will appear for the Browser Source properties.
   • In the “URL” field, paste the streaming code (URL) you copied from your Instreamly dashboard.
   • Set the “Width” to 1920 and “Height” to 1080 (standard 1080p resolution).
   • Crucially, enable the “Shutdown source when not visible” option. This helps optimize OBS performance when the Instreamly content isn’t actively being displayed.
   • Click “OK.”

6. Position and Lock the Source:

   • You’ll now see the Instreamly browser source as a layer in your OBS preview.
   • Drag this source to the very top of your source list. This ensures that the sponsored content appears on top of your game, webcam, and other overlays.
   • Do not move or scale the source after configuration. It’s designed to display correctly at the 1920×1080 resolution.
   • Right-click on the Instreamly source in your source list and select “Lock Source” (or click the lock icon next to it) to prevent accidental movement.

7. Add to All Scenes: If you use multiple scenes in OBS (e.g., for different games, “Be Right Back” screens, or chat-only scenes), you’ll need to add the Instreamly browser source to each scene where you want sponsorships to appear. You can usually copy and paste the source, or add it as an existing source, to maintain consistency.

8. Start Streaming: Once configured, when you go live, Instreamly will automatically display sponsored animations on your stream during designated times or triggered by in-game events, depending on the campaign.

In essence, Instreamly provides an accessible and often more engaging way for streamers to earn revenue by partnering with brands, making it a valuable tool for anyone looking to monetize their live content without heavily disrupting their viewer experience.