step_by_step.setup()
Four steps.
Zero encoder.
StreamKite streams your content to X Live from the cloud — 24/7, no desktop required. Setup takes under 60 seconds.
$ time_to_live <
60
seconds
$ step 01
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Open X Media Studio
Go to studio.twitter.com → Broadcasts → Schedule a broadcast or go live now. This is where your RTMP stream key lives.
→ get_stream_key()
$ step 02
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Copy Your Stream Key
In Broadcast settings, reveal and copy your stream key. Note: X stream keys may be session-specific — check if yours is persistent.
→ copy_to_clipboard()
$ step 03
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Paste Into StreamKite
Dashboard → Create Slot → Enter RTMP URL + paste stream key → upload your video. StreamKite handles all encoding for X.
→ configure_slot()
$ step 04
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Go Live — Walk Away
Hit Go Live. X shows you live in seconds. Close everything — StreamKite streams 24/7 from the cloud with auto-crash recovery.
→ stream.start() ✓
walkthrough.detailed()
Every step. Annotated.
Follow these annotated screens from opening X Media Studio to your first 24/7 broadcast reaching 600M+ users.
Step 01
Open X Media Studio
→ Broadcasts
Navigate to studio.twitter.com (or studio.x.com) and sign in. Go to Broadcasts in the left sidebar. Click "Go Live" or "Schedule a Broadcast" to access your stream settings.
Go to studio.twitter.com and log in
Click Broadcasts → Create Broadcast
Select "Custom RTMP" or "Streaming software" option
💡
X Live streaming via RTMP requires X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue) or a verified organization account. Ensure your account has the appropriate subscription before attempting to access RTMP credentials in Media Studio.
studio.twitter.com/broadcasts
𝕏 Media Studio
Library
Broadcasts
Analytics
// Select broadcast method:
📱
Mobile App
X App live
📡
Custom RTMP
External stream
📅
Schedule
Plan ahead
Step 02
Reveal & Copy Your
X Stream Key
In the Custom RTMP or broadcast settings, X Media Studio displays your Stream Key and Ingest URL. Click reveal, then copy the key — you'll paste it into StreamKite's slot configuration.
Select Custom RTMP in broadcast options
Click Reveal to show the stream key
Copy both the Ingest URL and Stream Key
🔐
X stream keys may be session-specific — they can expire when you end a broadcast. Check whether your key is persistent or needs refreshing. StreamKite stores your key encrypted — simply update your slot if you need to use a new key.
studio.twitter.com → Broadcast → RTMP Settings
RTMP Credentials
⚠ Private
Stream Key
Ingest URL
rtmp://ingest.twitter.com/x/
// Note: key may expire per session. Update StreamKite slot if needed.
Step 03
Configure StreamKite Slot
In StreamKite Dashboard, create a slot. Enter X's RTMP ingest URL, paste your stream key, and upload the video file you want to broadcast. StreamKite auto-loops and transcodes to X's exact ingest spec.
Server URL: rtmp://ingest.twitter.com/x/
Paste your X stream key in the separate key field
Upload your MP4 — StreamKite auto-transcodes to X's 6,000 kbps spec
📡
X Live recommends 1080p at 30fps with 6,000 kbps max bitrate for best quality. StreamKite accepts all major video formats and re-encodes to X's exact ingest requirements. Use H.264 MP4 with AAC audio for best results.
streamkite.live/dashboard
StreamKite.LIVE
Overview
My Slots
Analytics
Slot #10 — X Live
𝕏 X
RTMP Server URL
rtmp://ingest.twitter.com/x/
Stream Key
x-live-●●●●xxxx
Video File
📁 broadcast-loop.mp4
Quality
1080p30 / 6,000 kbps
Step 04
GO LIVE.
Enter the feed.
Within seconds your X broadcast appears in the live feed — surfaced to your followers and potentially trending. Close everything — StreamKite streams 24/7 from the cloud with automatic crash recovery.
X Live broadcast appears in follower feeds instantly
Followers receive push notifications automatically
Replies, retweets, bookmarks — all fully active
Auto-reconnects in <5s if X RTMP drops
🔄
Crash protection always active. If X's RTMP connection drops, StreamKite detects it instantly and auto-reconnects, resuming your broadcast without any manual action. Your viewers see only a brief buffering moment.
streamkite.live/dashboard — Slot Active
You're Live on X!
// StreamKite broadcasting to X 24/7 from cloud.
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Status
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X Live
24/7
Uptime
LIVE — Streaming to X
05:33:19
why_x_live.reason()
The world's real-time
conversation platform.
X reaches 600M+ monthly users who are actively engaged in real-time conversation. A live stream on X enters the global conversation as it happens — StreamKite keeps you there 24/7.
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600M+ Monthly Active Users — Real-Time Audience
X is where breaking news, trending topics, and global conversations happen in real time. A live broadcast on X enters this stream directly — surfaced to your followers and potentially to trending feeds, reaching the most engaged audience on the internet. StreamKite keeps your signal on X 24/7.
600M+
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Algorithm Rewards Active Broadcasting
X's algorithm heavily surfaces live content — a live stream gets dramatically more feed placement than a standard post. 24/7 with StreamKite means you're constantly in the feed's live section.
Live
// feed_priority
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Real-Time Replies & Engagement
X's live stream posts appear in the tweet feed with full engagement — replies, retweets, likes, and bookmarks. Viewers interact with your broadcast directly in the tweet thread while it's live.
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Follower Notifications
When you go live, X notifies your followers via push, email, and feed. A 24/7 broadcast from StreamKite means your audience is continuously notified and engaged — building habitual viewers.
24/7
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Auto-Saved as Video
X live broadcasts are saved as native videos on your profile after the stream ends, creating a permanent content archive and extending the reach of every live session beyond the live window.
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X Premium Monetization
X Premium subscribers can monetize live content through creator revenue sharing, subscriptions, and tips. A 24/7 broadcast on StreamKite maximizes your monetization exposure around the clock.
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// revenue_share
specs.rtmp()
X Live RTMP Requirements
StreamKite is pre-configured for X's exact ingest spec. Upload your video — we handle all encoding and delivery.
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Video Encoding
CodecH.264 / AVC
ProfileHigh, Main, Baseline
Max Resolution1920 × 1080 (1080p)
Frame RateUp to 30 fps
Max Video Bitrate6,000 kbps
Recommended4,000–6,000 kbps
Keyframe Interval2 seconds
Max DurationUnlimited
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Audio Encoding
CodecAAC-LC
Sample Rate44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
ChannelsStereo (2.0)
Audio Bitrate128 – 320 kbps
Recommended192 kbps Stereo
📡 X RTMP Ingest URL
rtmp://ingest.twitter.com/x/{stream-key}
Enter the base URL in StreamKite's Server URL field and your stream key in the separate key field. Always use the exact URL shown in your X Media Studio broadcast settings — X may provide different ingest endpoints. StreamKite supports all X ingest URLs.
⚠️ X Premium Required: X Live streaming via RTMP requires an X Premium subscription (formerly Twitter Blue) or a verified organization account. Check your account status at x.com/i/premium_sign_up before setting up StreamKite.
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StreamKite Presets for X Live
1080p / 30fps (Best)5,000–6,000 kbps
720p / 30fps (Standard)3,000–4,000 kbps
720p / 60fps4,000–5,000 kbps
480p / 30fps1,000–2,000 kbps
ProtocolRTMP (standard)
Max Bitrate6,000 kbps
faq.resolve()
X Live — Common Questions
Everything you need to know before going live on X with StreamKite.
Do I need to keep my PC on or app open to stream on X Live? ▲
No. StreamKite streams entirely from our cloud servers. Once you configure your X slot and click Go Live, you can close your browser, put away your phone, and walk away — your X Live broadcast continues 24/7 without any local device staying on. This is StreamKite's core advantage over traditional RTMP setups.
Do I need X Premium to use RTMP streaming on X Live? ▼
Yes — X Live streaming via RTMP requires an X Premium subscription (formerly Twitter Blue) or a verified organization account. This is an X platform requirement, not a StreamKite limitation. Check your account's live streaming eligibility at studio.twitter.com. If you have X Premium and the broadcast option doesn't appear, contact X support.
Where do I find my X stream key? ▼
Go to studio.twitter.com (or studio.x.com) → log in → click Broadcasts in the left sidebar → click Create Broadcast or Go Live → select Custom RTMP or Streaming Software. Your Stream Key and Ingest URL will be displayed in the broadcast settings. Reveal and copy the key.
Does my X stream key expire? ▼
X stream keys can be session-specific — they may change or expire after each broadcast session ends. This differs from platforms like Kick or Rumble that provide persistent keys. If your key expires, generate a new one from X Media Studio and update your StreamKite slot with the new key before starting your next broadcast session.
Can X followers reply and interact during a StreamKite broadcast? ▼
Yes. X live broadcasts appear as posts in your followers' feeds with full engagement features — replies, retweets, likes, bookmarks, and sharing all work exactly as normal. StreamKite's RTMP stream is identical to any native X Live broadcast in terms of audience interaction. Your viewers reply directly in the tweet thread while watching.
What happens if my X Live stream drops mid-broadcast? ▼
StreamKite includes automatic crash recovery. If X's RTMP connection drops for any reason — network interruption, X maintenance, anything — StreamKite detects it within seconds and automatically reconnects and resumes your stream. No action required from you. Viewers see only a brief buffering moment before the stream resumes.
Can I stream to X and other platforms simultaneously? ▼
Yes. Create one StreamKite slot per platform — Slot 1 for X, Slot 2 for YouTube, Slot 3 for Twitch, etc. StreamKite runs all slots simultaneously from our cloud servers. You can broadcast to multiple platforms at the same time with the same or different video files. This is StreamKite's multi-platform simultaneous broadcasting capability.
What video formats does StreamKite accept for X Live streaming? ▼
StreamKite accepts all major formats: MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, and more. For X Live, we recommend H.264 encoded MP4 at 1080p/30fps with AAC stereo audio at 4,000–6,000 kbps. StreamKite automatically transcodes your upload to match X's RTMP ingest requirements exactly.
broadcast_live.stream('x', '24/7', '--cloud') --no-encoder
GO LIVE
ON 𝕏
// 600M+ users · no encoder · auto-recovery · 60s setup · cloud 24/7