
In Advanced, you will see more options with regards to the output, including the rate control, which can monitor your bitrate as you stream.

In the Simple settings, you will see a field to amend the bitrate of your stream. You have two options here, as the Simple and Advanced fields will show depending on the Output Mode. You can reach this by either going to the File tab at the top of OBS, and then to settings, or clicking the settings button in the control dock. To alter your bitrate in OBS Studio, you need to navigate to the Settings window. Related: What is bitrate and what does it mean for streaming on Twitch? How to change your stream bitrate in OBS Studio

It is recommended that you make sure your computer can handle the extra power needed for a higher bitrate before simply going live with higher settings. Increasing your bitrate in both OBS Studio and Streamlabs OBS is a quick process and can raise your stream quality instantly. The default settings often leave the feed looking pixelated and messy, so it’s important to check and change it to one that will improve the quality of your Twitch video feed.

One of the biggest mistakes that new streamers make when setting up their streaming software is the bitrate to stream at.
