Separate key extraction from starting media playback
The desktop workflow can retrieve parameters without starting playback. Keep extraction-only selected when you want to prepare an OBS scene first; explicitly choose the corresponding retrieve-and-start action when the client should play media. A returned key, an encoder connection and a public LIVE are three different checkpoints. A local preview is not proof of viewer delivery.
- Extract only: match the account and current session, then configure the intended OBS instance.
- Retrieve and start: check selected media, sound and output orientation before proceeding.
- If LIVE Studio provides both orientations, keep the two parameter pairs separate.
Create a session after checking permission
Select your account and check LIVE Studio streaming permission. When eligible, create a LIVE room or start broadcasting through the client workflow to obtain the server address and key. Check each step separately if the platform returns an error.
- Check permission → create a room or start LIVE → obtain current parameters.
- Configure the corresponding OBS instance and preview its picture and audio.
Retrieve the key after starting on mobile
If your phone is already broadcasting, select the same account in TKLive and retrieve the current mobile session’s streaming parameters. This route also requires the relevant permissions and an accessible active session.
- Confirm that the mobile broadcast is still active.
- Do not mix old keys or parameters from different accounts.
Treat the key as a credential
A server address identifies the destination; the key identifies the streaming session. A copied address does not prove that its key is still valid. Redact keys from screenshots and support materials, and check the audience-side output before a full broadcast.
- Current access and plans: View official reference ↗
- Platform eligibility and regional availability still apply.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Start here for common questions about purchasing, access and system requirements.
Does TKLive guarantee a stream key for every account?
No. Account eligibility, permissions, region and the platform response determine availability.
Can different accounts share one key?
Match parameters to the correct account and current session; do not reuse another account’s key.
Content reviewed: October 18, 2026 · TKLive product team