Step-by-Step Setup
FOUR STEPS.
ZERO HEADACHE.
No encoder to install. No desktop PC to run. StreamKite streams to Kick from our cloud 24/7. You get the 95% revenue share — we handle the tech.
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01
Open Kick Creator Dashboard
Go to kick.com → log in → click your profile → Creator Dashboard → Settings → Stream. Your RTMP key lives here.
See full guide ↓
02
Copy Your Kick Stream Key
Under Stream Key settings, reveal and copy your key. Kick keys are persistent — set it once in StreamKite, stream forever.
See screenshot ↓
03
Paste Into StreamKite Slot
Dashboard → Create Slot → enter Kick's RTMP URL + paste your stream key → upload your looping video file. Done.
See dashboard ↓
04
Go Live — Walk Away
Hit Go Live. Kick shows you live in seconds. Close your browser, shut your PC — StreamKite streams 24/7 from our cloud. Forever.
Done!
Detailed Walkthrough
EVERY STEP.
ILLUSTRATED.
Annotated screenshots — from opening Kick to watching your channel go live in the Kick discovery feed.
Step 01
Open Kick Creator Dashboard
→ Settings → Stream
Go to kick.com, log in, click your profile photo → Creator Dashboard. In the left sidebar, navigate to Settings → Stream. This is where Kick stores your RTMP stream key and ingest URL.
Go to kick.com and log in to your creator account
Click your profile photo → Creator Dashboard
Left sidebar → Settings → Stream tab
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Kick doesn't have strict account age requirements for streaming. Most creator accounts can access RTMP streaming immediately after account verification. If the Stream tab doesn't show a key, ensure your account is set to Creator mode in profile settings.
kick.com/dashboard/settings/stream
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KICK CREATORChannel
Settings
Analytics
General
Profile
Stream
Monetize
Stream Settings
Stream Title
My Kick Stream
Category
Just Chatting
▼ Stream Key Section →
Click to expand and reveal your Kick RTMP credentials
Step 02
Reveal & Copy Your Kick Stream Key
Under Stream Settings, find the Stream Key field. Click Show to reveal the full key, then copy it. Kick stream keys are persistent — they don't expire, so you only need to do this once for 24/7 streaming.
Scroll to Stream Key in the Stream settings panel
Click Show Key to reveal, then Copy
Note the RTMP URL shown — you'll need both for StreamKite
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Kick stream keys are persistent and never expire. Set it once in StreamKite and your stream runs forever. StreamKite encrypts your key with AES-256 — it's never visible or logged after entry. If your key is ever compromised, reset it from Kick's Settings → Stream.
kick.com/dashboard/settings/stream
Stream Key & RTMP
⚠ Never Share
Stream Key (Persistent)
RTMP Ingest URL
rtmp://fa723fc1b171.global-contribute.live-video.net/app/
Kick stream keys are permanent and don't expire between sessions. Perfect for 24/7 cloud streaming.
Step 03
Paste Into StreamKite Slot
In StreamKite Dashboard, create a new slot. Enter Kick's RTMP ingest URL, paste your stream key, and upload the video file you want to loop. StreamKite handles all encoding to match Kick's exact ingest requirements.
RTMP URL: rtmp://fa723fc1b171.global-contribute.live-video.net/app/
Paste your Kick stream key (starts with sk_us_...)
Upload your MP4 — StreamKite auto-transcodes to Kick's 12,000 kbps spec
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Kick supports up to 12,000 kbps at 1080p60fps — one of the highest quality caps of any streaming platform. Use H.264 encoded MP4. StreamKite validates and re-encodes your file to match Kick's exact ingest specification automatically.
streamkite.live/dashboard
StreamKite.LIVE
Overview
My Slots
Analytics
Slot #8 — Kick Live
⚡ KICK
RTMP Server URL
rtmp://fa723fc1b171.global-contribute.live-video.net/app/
Stream Key
sk_us_●●●●●xxxx
Video File
📁 game-loop-1080p60.mp4
Quality
1080p60 / 8,000 kbps
Step 04
GO LIVE.
WALK AWAY.
Within seconds your Kick channel is live. Your category streams show you active, chat lights up, followers get notified. Close everything — the stream runs perpetually from StreamKite's cloud servers. Auto-crash recovery handles any interruptions automatically.
Kick channel shows live in the category discovery instantly
Followers receive Kick push notifications automatically
Chat, subscriptions, clips — all active 24/7
Auto-reconnects in <5s if Kick RTMP drops
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Crash protection always on. If Kick's RTMP connection drops, StreamKite detects it instantly and auto-reconnects in under 5 seconds. Your stream resumes without any action needed from you — viewers see only a brief buffering moment.
streamkite.live/dashboard — Slot Active
YOU'RE LIVE ON KICK!
StreamKite streams 24/7 to Kick from the cloud.
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Uptime
LIVE — Streaming to Kick
14:22:09
Why Kick
THE CREATOR-FIRST
STREAMING REVOLUTION.
Kick was built by streamers, for streamers. 95% revenue share. No censorship. No shadowbanning. The platform where creators actually win — StreamKite keeps you live on it 24/7.
01
95% Revenue Share — The Industry Standard Breaker
Every other major platform takes 30–50% of your subscription and donation revenue. Kick's 95% creator revenue share is unprecedented — keeping $47.50 of every $50 sub instead of just $25. A 24/7 StreamKite stream on Kick maximizes this advantage continuously.
95%
Revenue goes to YOU
02
No Shadowbanning. No Demonetization.
Kick's creator-first policies mean your content isn't suppressed without explanation. What you stream is what gets discovered. Full stop.
0
Shadowbans
03
Discovery Algorithm That Actually Works
Kick actively promotes live streams in their discovery tabs. 24/7 StreamKite streams get maximum category visibility — surfaced to new viewers every hour, every day, building audience while you're away.
04
12,000 kbps — Maximum Quality
Kick allows up to 12,000 kbps video bitrate — among the highest of any streaming platform. StreamKite leverages this fully, giving your viewers broadcast-quality video 24/7.
12K
kbps max bitrate
05
Instant Follower Notifications
Kick notifies your followers the moment you go live. With StreamKite keeping you permanently live, your name stays top-of-mind across your entire follower base — building loyalty and habitual viewers.
06
Clips, Chat & Channel Points
Kick's full engagement stack — clipping, Channel Points, subscriptions, and live chat — is fully active during StreamKite broadcasts. Your audience gets the complete Kick experience 24/7.
Technical Specifications
KICK RTMP
REQUIREMENTS.
StreamKite is pre-configured for Kick's exact ingest spec — the highest quality ceiling of any major streaming platform. Upload your video, we handle the rest.
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Video Encoding
CodecH.264 / AVC
ProfileHigh, Main, Baseline
Max Resolution1920 × 1080 (1080p)
Frame RateUp to 60 fps
Max Video Bitrate12,000 kbps
Recommended (1080p60)6,000–8,000 kbps
Keyframe Interval2 seconds
Max DurationUnlimited
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Audio Encoding
CodecAAC-LC
Sample Rate44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
ChannelsStereo (2.0)
Bitrate96 – 320 kbps
Recommended160 kbps Stereo
📡 Kick RTMP Ingest URL
rtmp://fa723fc1b171.global-contribute.live-video.net/app/{stream-key}
Enter the base ingest URL in StreamKite's Server URL field and your stream key in the separate key field — do not combine them. StreamKite handles the full RTMP connection and encoding. Always verify the exact URL from your Kick dashboard settings as Kick may update ingest endpoints.
💡 Note: Kick's ingest URL may vary. Always copy the exact URL shown in your Kick Creator Dashboard → Settings → Stream, as Kick provides region-specific ingest endpoints. StreamKite supports all Kick ingest server URLs.
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StreamKite Presets for Kick
1080p / 60fps (Best)8,000 kbps
1080p / 30fps6,000 kbps
720p / 60fps4,500 kbps
720p / 30fps3,000 kbps
480p / 30fps1,500 kbps
Max Supported12,000 kbps
FAQ
KICK LIVE
QUESTIONS.
Everything you need to know before going live on Kick with StreamKite.
Do I need to keep my PC on or run OBS to stream on Kick? ▲
No — this is StreamKite's entire point. Once you configure your Kick slot and hit Go Live, StreamKite's cloud servers handle the full RTMP stream to Kick 24/7. You can shut down your PC, close OBS, and go about your life. Your Kick channel stays live without any local hardware running at all.
Where do I find my Kick stream key? ▼
Go to kick.com → log in → click your profile photo → Creator Dashboard → left sidebar Settings → Stream tab. You'll see your Stream Key field. Click "Show" to reveal the full key (it starts with sk_us_) and "Copy" to copy it. You'll also see the RTMP ingest URL directly above or below the key field.
What is Kick's RTMP ingest URL? ▼
Kick's primary RTMP ingest URL is rtmp://fa723fc1b171.global-contribute.live-video.net/app/. Always verify the exact URL from your Kick Creator Dashboard → Settings → Stream, as Kick may update or provide region-specific ingest endpoints. Enter the URL in StreamKite's Server URL field and your stream key separately in the key field.
Does my Kick stream key expire? ▼
No — Kick stream keys are persistent. Unlike some platforms that generate new keys for each session, your Kick stream key remains active indefinitely until you manually reset it from Settings → Stream → Reset Key. This makes Kick ideal for 24/7 streaming with StreamKite: configure once and stream forever with no credential management needed.
Does StreamKite affect my Kick 95% revenue share? ▼
No. StreamKite is simply an RTMP delivery infrastructure — it's invisible to Kick. Kick sees a standard RTMP stream arriving at their servers. Your creator account retains full 95% revenue share on subscriptions, donations, and all Kick monetization features exactly as it would with any other streaming setup. StreamKite doesn't take any cut of your Kick revenue.
Can I stream to Kick and Twitch/YouTube simultaneously? ▼
Yes! Create one StreamKite slot per platform — Slot 1 for Kick, Slot 2 for Twitch, Slot 3 for YouTube. StreamKite runs all slots simultaneously from our cloud servers. Note that Kick's terms of service prohibit simulcasting to other platforms for Kick-partnered streamers — check your partnership terms. Standard creator accounts can simulcast freely.
What's the maximum bitrate I can stream to Kick? ▼
Kick supports up to 12,000 kbps video bitrate — one of the highest quality caps in the industry. StreamKite's presets go up to 8,000 kbps for reliable 1080p60 streaming, with the option to push up to Kick's 12,000 kbps ceiling for maximum quality. This far exceeds Twitch's typical 6,000 kbps limit.
Will Kick's chat, clipping, and Channel Points work with a StreamKite stream? ▼
Yes — completely. StreamKite's RTMP stream is indistinguishable from any native broadcast. Kick's full feature stack — live chat, Channel Points, clip creation, subscriptions, and Kick gifted subs — is fully active during your StreamKite stream. Your audience gets the complete Kick experience 24/7 while you're offline.
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