How to Play Music on Twitch Without Infringing Copyright

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How to Play Music While Streaming on Twitch

There are multiple ways to play music on Twitch, such as playing it on another device in the background while you are streaming, live streaming YouTube videos or music videos, and more. To ensure the music quality is good, it’s best to configure it through a broadcast application so that the output will be good. Here is how to do it:

Note:We are using OBS, broadcasting software, to play music and stream together. You can always use another broadcasting app. However, the steps might differ.

Step 1:Open OBS and ensure you have connected your Twitch account. Then, open Spotify or any other music player on your browser.

Step 2:Click the+button insideSources.

Step 3:ChooseWindow Capture.

Step 4:Choose what you want to share and clickOK.

Step 5:Now, choose the Window source and resize the music player screen accordingly. Once done with the adjustment, release the mouse or trackpad.

Tip:Press and holdAltto drag the Spotify window outline and adjust it.

Step 7:Once done, start playing the music and hitStart Streamingto stream with music.

Things to Consider When Playing Songs on Twitch

Also read:How to change Twitch username and display name

What Happens if You Keep Using Forbidden Music on Twitch

If you play any copyrighted songs without permission, it will violate both Twitch’s terms of service and copyright law. That means you might face issues such as a temporary ban, stream removal, or legal action from the copyright owner. Often, users get DMCA takedown when they use copyright-protected content without the user’s permission.

What Music Can You Play on Twitch and How to Find It

If you want to play a song that’s copyright protected, you must contact the copyright holder to seek permission to use it. You will be further required to pay a fee to use it. However, there are still some ways to play music on Twitch:

FAQ

Can you play copyrighted music on Twitch?

The simple answer is No. You can’t play any music you choose, as it might be copyright-protected. You must seek the creator’s permission or pay for the rights to stream the music on your live sessions.

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Last updated on 03 September, 2024

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