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# Streaming to Multiple Platforms with Restream.io

Restream is a free-to-use multi-streaming service that supports streaming to up to thirty streaming platforms simultaneously. It's easy to set up on XSplit Broadcaster.

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## 1. Set Up Your Restream.io Account

First, make sure that you have an account ready at [Restream](https://restream.io/). You can [click here](https://restream.io/signup) to sign up for a free account if you don't have one yet.

Then add your streaming services by clicking [Add Channel](https://support.restream.io/streaming-services) on the Restream Dashboard. You can [check here](https://support.restream.io/faq/supported-services) for a list of supported services.

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## 2. Add a Restream.io Output

Next, you'll want to setup your _Restream_ output on XSplit Broadcaster. Go on **Broadcast** > **Set up a new output** and select **Find more outputs**.

![Clicking Find more outputs when setting up a new one allows you to add streaming services such as Restream.io](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/326933430/dd2725ed06a4607a0d48dff3/001.png)

This will show _Plugin Store_ where you can download and install the **Restream.io** output plugin.

![The Restream.io plugin as it would appear in the Plugin Store. It hasn't been installed yet.](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/326933303/45464b169d0d70e957c82823/002.png)

![The Install button is shown for any plugins you haven't installed yet such as the Restream.io output plugin.](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/326933313/f87f7bc28bdfad221ecf775c/003.png)

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## 3. Configure your Restream.io Properties

When it finishes installing, it'll automatically open the _Restream.io Properties_ window. You can also go on **Broadcast** > **Set up a new output** and select **Restream.io**.

![The Restream.io properties window where you can authorize your Restream.io account and change various settings before creating the Broadcast output.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/567507547fcdcc00/restream_zb7qdd.png)

Click the **Authorize** button then login with your _Restream_ account and authorize XSplit to use it.

![Restream Authentication process involves logging into your Restream.io account, then authorizing XSplit to use it.](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/326933575/dca6bcf4cc8f55ef6d0ae099/005.gif)

On the _Restream.io Properties_ window, you'll also be able to change your codecs, bitrate, and more. You can adjust advanced options such as changing your _Max Keyframe Interval_ by clicking the **gear icon** beside the _Video Encoding_ settings.

Once you're all done, click **OK** and you're ready to stream to as many platforms as you want simultaneously!

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## 4. Start Your Restream.io Stream

To start your stream, click on **Broadcast** again and select the **Restream.io** output you've created. A red status bar will appear at the top of the XSplit Broadcaster window showing that you’re live.

![The created Restream.io broadcast output will be shown under the Broadcast menu. Clicking it will start the stream.](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/326933668/8c346352ca591abdcd9f4e54/007.png)

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