Does this work in Streamlabs too?

Yes. Streamlabs Desktop uses the same source system as OBS, so the steps are nearly identical.

Will this slow down my stream?

No. Overlay elements and looping video sources are light. If your PC streams your game today, this won't change that.

June 16, 2026 · OverlayCraft Atelier

How to Go Live for the First Time (Step-by-Step)

A plain-language, step-by-step guide to prepare for your first stream - follow along and you'll be done in a few minutes.

The quick answer

To prepare for your first stream: Set up your scenes: Starting Soon, main, BRB, Ending, then work through the steps below. The whole thing takes a few minutes and needs no design software - if you can drag a file into OBS, you can do this.

Step-by-step

Set up your scenes: Starting Soon, main, BRB, Ending.
Test audio levels and your alerts.
Write a clear stream title and pick the right category.
Go live, and treat an empty chat like a full one.

Make it match your brand

Your first stream won't be perfect - having a real overlay makes it look like you mean it. A stream reads as professional when every piece agrees - the same fonts, the same palette, the same mood. If you're building your look from scratch, a complete animated overlay pack gives you matching screens, frames, alerts and panels in one download.