Getting started
Here's how to quickly get started with Overlay Expert.
Create your overlay
1. Go to https://overlay.expert and sign in with Twitch.
2. Create your overlay:
a) Start with a free template on the Marketplace, or
b) Create a new overlay from scratch. For tutorials on how to create overlays, see YouTube.
3. Click Save to save your overlay.
If you are streaming with OBS ...
... and streaming directly from your PC ...
1. After saving your overlay, copy your browser source URL shown near the top of the Overlay settings drawer.
2. Open OBS, and under Sources, click the add button (+), select Browser, and create a new browser source.
3. For URL, paste the browser source URL from step #1 and then click OK.
4. You are now ready to stream live with your overlay.
If you are streaming with our Twitch Extension ...
... and streaming directly from your gaming console or mobile device ...
1. From your Twitch Creator Dashboard, install the extension directly from here.
2. Once installed, click Configure to open the extension configuration screen.
3. Find your overlay and click Choose.
4. In the bottom right, set the extension as Overlay 1. Remember, you can always manage your extensions from your My Extensions tab here and the extension will need to be activated and set as Overlay 1 in order for your chosen overlay to be shown.
5. Vote for improved Twitch App and mobile support here.
6. You are now ready to stream live with your overlay.
If you need help, please ask in either #community-chat or #support-forum.
Happy streaming!
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