How to install OBS on Ubuntu?
Hi! For those who are engaged in streaming or making videos, it may be interesting how exactly to install OBS on Ubuntu? Today I will tell you how to do this and what are the advantages of installing and using OBS on the server?
What is OBS?
OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is a free and open source software designed for video recording and live streaming. This application allows you to capture images from the screen, webcam, individual programs and external devices, as well as broadcast or save video in real time. Many streamers use OBS specifically to create and conduct broadcasts.Which server is required for OBS streaming?
For streaming, there is a need for a good processor with a large number of cores. Minimum - 4 cores Recommended - from 8 cores. It is also important to understand that RAM affects no less Minimum - 8GB Recommended - from 16GB As for the disk space Minimum - 40GB Recommended - from 60GB And of course, ideally, there should be a video card, because processing with it will be easier and more stable, but you can do it without it.Is it possible to host OBS on a VPS?
Yes, of course. However, it is better to take VPS on NVME drives for faster information processing and more stable speed, and do not forget about other characteristics!What's the point of using OBS on a separate server?
If you want to stream on multiple platforms, you can distribute the server power to the OBS operation and also so that the traffic is spent from the server and not from your PC. Especially when you have only one computer for games and broadcasting, this can affect the quality of the broadcast, and if everything is distributed correctly, your broadcast will work normally and your personal PC will not overload. It is also important to understand that using OBS on the server will allow you to broadcast on multiple platforms, for example, you can broadcast on Twitch using your personal PC and on Youtube using OBS configured on the server. So the point of using OBS on the server is to reduce the load on the PC and the ability to broadcast to different platforms.How do I install OBS on a server running Ubuntu?
To install, you will need a server with Ubuntu installed, then use the following commands: Update the packages using this command:sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade -y
Install the Gnome desktop environment (you can install XFCE) using the following command
sudo apt install gnome -y
Next, add the OBS repository using the following command (you can add the latest stable version or the newest one). The stable version can be installed using the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:objject/obs-studio -y
You can install the latest (unstable) version using the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:objject/obs-studio-unstable -y
After the repository is installed, use the following command to update the packages:
sudo apt update
After updating the packages, use this command to install OBS Studio on your server:
sudo apt install obs-studio -y
After that, all you have to do is log into the graphical shell (work environment) and there you will be able to find the OBS icon. Now all that's left is to set up OBS and you can start working with it.