Assign one account and purpose to every instance
Create a run sheet that maps the account, room, OBS instance, profile and content. TKLive includes OBS instance management so operators can organize these mappings without leaving the client for an external multi-open tool.
- Use visible instance names and consistent account labels.
- Never paste one account’s key into another instance.
Separate settings and scenes deliberately
OBS profiles store output and stream settings, while scene collections store scenes and sources. Keep both identifiable. The OBS multi-instance flag suppresses a warning; it does not isolate every configuration automatically.
- Back up known-working profiles and scene collections.
- Test audio devices separately for each instance.
Increase concurrency while measuring combined load
Start one stream, verify it, then add the next. Watch encoder load, GPU memory, CPU, total upload bitrate, dropped frames and device contention across all active instances.
- Leave capacity for network and system variation.
- Stop and verify every output individually.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Start here for common questions about purchasing, access and system requirements.
Does the OBS --multi flag isolate all settings?
No. It allows another instance to open. Profiles, scenes, devices and credentials still need deliberate management.
How many OBS instances can one computer run?
There is no universal number. It depends on encoders, scenes, media, devices, bandwidth and the machine.
REFERENCES
References
Content reviewed: October 4, 2026 · TKLive product team