Best Discord Streaming Settings (2026)

Discord's Go Live feature lets you stream to up to 10 viewers in a voice channel (50 with Nitro). Free users are limited to 720p 30fps, while Nitro subscribers can stream at 1080p 60fps with higher bitrate.

Max Bitrate

8 Mbps

Max Resolution

1080p (Nitro) / 720p (Free)

Codecs

H.264 (AVC)

Protocol

WebRTC

Recommended Settings

Resolution	FPS	Bitrate	Upload Speed
720p	30 fps	2,500 Kbps	5+ Mbps
720p	60 fps	4,000 Kbps	7+ Mbps
1080p	30 fps	5,000 Kbps	8+ Mbps
1080p	60 fps	8,000 Kbps	12+ Mbps

Discord Streaming Tips

✓Free users are limited to 720p 30fps. Nitro unlocks 1080p 60fps and higher bitrate.
✓Discord uses WebRTC, not RTMP — you stream directly from the Discord app, not OBS.
✓For screen sharing, 1080p is more important than high FPS. For gaming, prioritize 60fps.
✓Close unnecessary applications to reduce CPU usage — Discord encoding happens locally.
✓If viewers report lag, lower your resolution or FPS in Discord stream settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What quality can I stream on Discord for free?

Free Discord users can stream at 720p 30fps. Discord Nitro ($9.99/month) unlocks 1080p 60fps streaming and higher bitrate.

Can I use OBS to stream on Discord?

Not directly. Discord uses WebRTC for Go Live. However, you can use a virtual camera (OBS Virtual Camera) to send your OBS output to Discord, though this adds latency.

How many people can watch my Discord stream?

Free users can stream to up to 10 viewers in a voice channel. Nitro subscribers can stream to up to 50 viewers.