How to fix the 'Starting the output failed. Please check the log for details' error on OBS on Windows 10

Open OBS and click the Settings button on the bottom right. In the window that opens, go to the Output tab. Under the Recording section, open the Encoder dropdown and select 'Software (x264)'. Click Apply, and then OK.

1. How do I view OBS logs?
2. Why does OBS say starting the output failed?
3. How do I update my OBS?
4. How do I fix OBS encoding lag?
5. Where are OBS settings saved Mac?
6. How do I allow OBS to access my firewall?
7. Why does my OBS keep disconnecting?

How do I view OBS logs?

OBS Log Analyzer

In OBS select Help > Log Files > Upload last Log File.

Why does OBS say starting the output failed?

This error is a result of the wrong codec being selected to output the recording file. OBS supports the codec but it needs to be installed on your system. The NVENC codec is an NVIDIA codec. ... It's a common codec that gives you good video output and you do not need special hardware to use it.

How do I update my OBS?

New Member

I know I'm late, but if you still need help, or for others who stumble onto this question, help should be located in the top left along with file, edit, etc. Press that, and select "Check for Updates" and it'll give you a prompt should you need it.

How do I fix OBS encoding lag?

Rendering Lag and Encoding Lag

1. Close any external applications that aren't directly tied to streaming. ...
2. Reroute encoding from your CPU to your GPU. ...
3. Lower your in-game settings. ...
4. Disable the preview in OBS/Streamlabs OBS. ...
5. Remove some of the processor-intensive elements from your streaming overlay. ...
6. Run OBS as an admin.

Where are OBS settings saved Mac?

For pure mac-2-mac, the scenes are stored in ~/Library/Application Support/obs-studio/basic/scenes.

How do I allow OBS to access my firewall?

Click on Allow an app or feature through the Windows Defender Firewall. 4. Search the used software in the list of allowed apps and features. Streamlabs OBS; Streamlabs OBS.
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1. Click on Allow another app... ...
2. Click on Browse... and navigate to the streaming software. ...
3. Select the application and click Add.

Why does my OBS keep disconnecting?

OBS is losing connection to the streaming server. This can be caused by a problem with your local network, with your ISP, throttling, or a problem with the platform.