Streaming
Stream to YouTube
Go live from your phone, or from OBS on a laptop.
Stream a match to YouTube from the CricFlow app. Open the match and choose Go Live.
Before you start
- Your YouTube channel must have live streaming turned on. YouTube can take up to 24 hours to enable it the first time.
- Connect your YouTube channel to CricFlow when the app asks.
- Use a strong mobile data or Wi-Fi connection.
Choose how to stream
| Mode | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Mode (recommended) | Your phone's camera streams straight to YouTube, with the CricFlow score overlay on top. | One phone on a tripod. Nothing else needed. |
| Professional Mode | The app gives you a Server URL, Stream Key and an overlay Browser Source URL to use in OBS on a laptop. | Multiple cameras, a laptop and OBS. |
Go live from the app
Pick the match
Choose which of your live or scheduled matches to stream.
Choose YouTube Live
Select YouTube Live as the platform.
Choose Simple or Professional Mode
See the table above.
Choose your scorecard style
Pick the look for the overlay.
Go live
Tap Apply Overlay & Go Live. In Professional Mode, copy the details into OBS and start streaming there.
Professional Mode in OBS
- In OBS open Settings → Stream, choose Custom, and paste the Server URL and Stream Key.
- Add the overlay URL as a Browser Source at 1920 × 1080.
- Press Start Streaming.
Keep your stream key secret
Anyone with your stream key can stream to your channel. Don't share it or show it on screen.
Score while you stream
Have a second person score on another phone or the website. The overlay on the stream updates from their scoring automatically.
Share the match page alongside your stream so viewers can follow the full scorecard. See Share the live match.
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