If you see a request for a "key," it’s likely your Stream Key from a platform like Twitch or YouTube , not a software license key. This is found in your creator dashboard on those sites.

To ensure you are getting the legitimate, safe version of the software, always use official channels:

For Windows 10 and 11 users, OBS is available on the Microsoft Store .

Unlike "freemium" software, the official version of OBS has no watermarks or time limits on recordings.

On first launch, OBS will offer to run an auto-configuration wizard to optimize settings for your specific hardware.