How to Stream on Twitch from PS5?

The PS5 console has all the great things that we had with the PS4 and more. We have a bunch of new features included in the new PS5 console, and one of them is the ability to stream live game sessions in-game streaming platforms. Ine particular game streaming platform that is quite popular is Twitch. And the PS5 does have built-in options that enable a gamer to stream his gameplay on Twitch.

If you have an account on Twitch and you are wondering how you can stream your games in PS5 on Twitch, this article will help you out. Here, we have included everything that is there to know about streaming games in Twitch from the PS5. We have discussed how one can link the Twitch account with the PS5 and then stream once the account is linked. We also included guides on changing certain settings for streaming and ending the stream once the gamer is done. So without any further ado, let’s get into all of it.

How to Stream on Twitch from PS5?

How to stream on Twitch from PS5?

Before you can stream on Twitch, you need to link your Twitch account to your PS5 console.

How to link your Twitch account?

  • In your PS5, go to the Settings page.
  • Here, select “Users and Accounts.”
  • Then select “Link with Other Services” on the left.
  • From the list of options available on the right, choose “Twitch.”
  • Select the “Link Account” option that opens up on the next page.
  • Now using a QR scanner on your scan, the QR code that shows up on your screen. Otherwise, you can even go to the Twitch activation page by clicking here and then enter the code that is there next to the QR code on the screen.
  • If you chose to use the QR scanner method, you have to tap on the Authorize button on your smartphone.
  • You will then see a message on the screen that reads, “You have linked your Twitch account.”
  • Just select the Done button below.

Now your Twitch account is linked to your PS5. This is the first step before you actually stream on Twitch.

How to stream on Twitch?

Once the account is linked, the rest is simple. It would be best to start the stream with a few button presses.

  • Launch any game that you want to Stream on Twitch on your PS5.
  • Press the Create button in your controller. You will find this button next to the direction buttons on the left.
  • A menu will pop-up on your screen. Select the broadcast option on the bottom right corner of your screen.
  • Then you need to enter a broadcast title for your stream.
  • Once you are done with that, select Go Live using your controller.

You will now start streaming on Twitch, and all your followers will be able to watch you.

Change Broadcast Settings:

There are a few things that you can change about your streaming. Let’s see what they are.

  • Launch any game that you want to Stream on Twitch on your PS5.
  • Press the Create button in your controller. You will find this button next to the direction buttons on the left.
  • A menu will pop-up on your screen. Select the broadcast option on the bottom right corner of your screen.
  • Right next to Go Live, you will see a three-dot icon. Select it.
  • Now you will see options like Display camera, Display Chat, Display Activity, Overlay position, Include Voice Chat Audio and Video Quality. With the Display camera, you can choose to include video from PlayStation camera in your broadcast.
  • The video quality will come in handy if you are using a connection with limited bandwidth. You have to option to choose between 1080p 30fps, 1080p 60fps, 720p 30fps, and 720p 60fps.
  • After you are done choosing the correct settings, go back and choose “Go Live” to start the stream.

How to stop streaming?

Once you are done streaming on Twitch, you can easily terminate the stream by clicking two buttons.

  • While the stream is going on, press the Create button on your controller.
  • Again, in the menu that pops up, select the broadcast option.
  • Then choose the option “Stop Broadcast.” There is also the option of passing the broadcast here.

So this is all that you need to know about streaming games on Twitch using the PS5 gaming console. If you have any questions or queries about this article, then comment down below, and we will get back to you. Also, be sure to check out our other articles on iPhone tips and tricks, Android tips and tricks, PC tips and tricks, and much more for more useful information.

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