Do I need OBS to go live?

No. Webcam + browser is enough. OBS is optional for people who already build scenes there.

Can I use OBS with a stream key?

Yes. Open live stream setup, choose Use stream key, and use the server and key shown there in OBS. OBS Virtual Camera is also available.

Yes, unless you block chatting from the creator controls.

Will my stream be saved?

Recording saves your stream when enabled. After the stream, check that the replay has processed. Chat replay can accompany that playback.

Is livestreaming only for paid accounts?

Livestreaming is currently open to all users. If go-live is blocked for your account, contact NepTime Support.

Creator how-to

How to go live on NepTime (browser + OBS Virtual Camera)

NepTime is built for creators who want to upload, watch, and livestream in one place. Going live does not require a separate “pro streamer” product name. You open a go-live page, pick a camera path, and talk to viewers on the same platform where your VODs already live.

This guide covers browser go-live, OBS with a stream key or Virtual Camera, creator chat allow/block, recording, and chat replay.

Go live Browse live videos

What livestreaming on NepTime is

Anyone with a signed-in NepTime account can reach the go-live entry at https://neptime.io/live. If you are signed out, you will be asked to sign in first. Live listings appear at https://neptime.io/videos/live—sometimes busy, sometimes empty. If nobody is live right now, the list may simply be empty.

You do not need to configure any streaming servers yourself. Creators use the browser UI. OBS users can choose Use stream key in the setup or send OBS Virtual Camera into the browser.

Go live in the browser

Quick steps (see also the NepTime Support article “How do I go live?”):

Sign in.
Open https://neptime.io/live.
Allow camera and mic when the browser asks.
Use your webcam (or the OBS Virtual Camera device—see next section).
Hit Go Live.

That is the default path. If the page asks for permissions again after a browser update, grant them and retry. NepTime Support also has troubleshooting articles for OBS camera issues and for choosing a browser for go-live.

Stream with OBS Virtual Camera

For a camera-style workflow, send your OBS scenes into the browser with OBS Virtual Camera. For a direct encoder workflow, use the stream-key option below:

In OBS Studio, start Virtual Camera.
In Chrome (or your go-live browser), set the camera permission / device to OBS Virtual Camera.
Open https://neptime.io/live.
Go Live as usual.

Full support article: How do I stream to NepTime with OBS Virtual Camera? The in-product go-live popup links the same article.

If Virtual Camera does not appear as a device, fix that in OBS/OS permissions first. NepTime can only see what the browser is allowed to use.

Stream from OBS with a stream key

Open live stream setup while signed in, then choose Use stream key.
Use the server and stream key displayed by NepTime in OBS stream settings. Keep your stream key private.
Set your title, description and optional category, tags and thumbnail. Choose whether to save a replay, allow rewind, and enable tips or gifts.
Start streaming from OBS, check the incoming preview, then use NepTime’s Go Live control when you are ready to broadcast.

The setup preview is not a public broadcast. If the incoming stream is not ready, check your OBS connection and the setup status before going live. Resetting the key requires updating OBS with the new key.

Chat controls while you are live

Creators get a simple, useful switch: allow chatting or block chatting for the live room. Use it when a room gets noisy or when you want a quiet premiere.

Recording and chat replay

When recording is enabled for the live system, NepTime can save the stream for later playback. Chat replay can accompany that recording. After you end a stream, give processing a minute. If a recording never appears, contact NepTime Support.

Where live videos show up

Go-live: https://neptime.io/live
Live listing: https://neptime.io/videos/live
After the fact: saved streams follow the recording path when save is on

Viewers who miss you live can still catch the VOD if recording succeeded. That is the everyday creator loop: go live → talk in chat → leave a recording behind.

Good to know

Two OBS paths: choose Use stream key for the encoder setup, or use OBS Virtual Camera with the browser camera setup.
Chat controls for the live room are allow/block.
Questions about anything not covered here—such as simulcasting to other platforms, scheduling a stream, or going live from a mobile app? Contact NepTime Support.

FAQ

Do I need OBS to go live?: No. Webcam + browser is enough. OBS is optional for people who already build scenes there.
Can I use OBS with a stream key?: Yes. Open live stream setup, choose Use stream key, and use the server and key shown there in OBS. OBS Virtual Camera is also available.
Can viewers chat?: Yes, unless you block chatting from the creator controls.
Will my stream be saved?: Recording saves your stream when enabled. After the stream, check that the replay has processed. Chat replay can accompany that playback.
Is livestreaming only for paid accounts?: Livestreaming is currently open to all users. If go-live is blocked for your account, contact NepTime Support.