Ask yourself - when is the last time you’ve attended a live Discord event?
Last week? Last month? Never? Put yourself in your community’s shoes, why go through the hassle of joining a Discord to attend a live event?
Sure - you can have financial incentives, and they will work. But like all financial incentives, they don’t last forever.
The easiest way to increase viewership of your live Discord events are distribution and reducing friction.
I have an easy, proven method to double your attendance, and it’s completely free:
Cross-stream your event to X.
Cross-streaming is a powerful way to reach more eyeballs with minimal setup.
It’s so powerful, platforms like StreamYard charge $130+ a month to allow you to cross-stream to multiple platforms.
Sure, you can shell out the cash to have StreamYard handle it for you, or you can thug it out and follow this guide to set up X <> Discord cross-streaming yourself for free.
Step 1: Download OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
First, you’ll need OBS - it’s free and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Go to obsproject.com
Download and install OBS for your operating system
Once installed, open OBS and leave it running
Step 2: Get a Stream Key from studio.x.com
X’s streaming hub, studio.x.com, is where you’ll generate your stream key - the link between your OBS broadcast and your X account.
Visit studio.x.com
Click the Producer tab in the sidebar
Click Create Broadcast
Under Select a Source, choose Create a New Source
Name it something like
OBS KeySet Source Type to RTMP
Choose the Region closest to your location
Click Create
Copy the Stream Key provided - you’ll need it soon
Step 3: Connect OBS to X
Now it’s time to connect OBS to your X broadcast source.
In OBS, click File → Settings → Stream
For Service, select Twitter (X)
Under Server, choose the same region you used on studio.x.com
Paste your Stream Key into the Stream Key field
Click Apply and OK
Once this is done, OBS is now linked directly to your X broadcast setup
Step 4: Create a Broadcast on X
Before you go live, you need to create a broadcast container on X - this is where your stream will appear.
Go back to studio.x.com.
Click Producer → Create Broadcast.
Fill out the details:
Name: A clear, event-specific title
Category: Choose one relevant to your topic
Stream Source: Select the source you created (e.g. OBS Key)
Audience: Public (recommended)
Chat Settings: Choose who can participate - I usually leave it open
Schedule: Go live now or schedule for later
Poster Image: Optional, but adds polish
Click Create Broadcast
When the scheduled time arrives, all you’ll need to do is hit Start Streaming in OBS.
Step 5: Capture Discord in OBS
Now let’s get Discord itself into your OBS scene.
In OBS, under Scenes, click the + button → name it
DiscordUnder Sources, click the + button → select Window Capture → click Create New
Name it
Discord WindowIn the Window dropdown, select Discord
Enable Capture Audio and click OK
You should now see your Discord window mirrored inside OBS.
Step 6: Configure Your Audio (Critical Step)
To avoid background noise and notifications:
Go to the Audio Mixer in OBS
Disable: Desktop Audio - this prevents unwanted pings or Telegram sounds
Enable:
Discord Audio (the captured window)
Mic/Aux Audio (your microphone)
This ensures only your Discord call and your mic are heard on stream.
Step 7: Go Live
When you’re ready:
Click Start Streaming in OBS
Your Discord live event will instantly appear on your X broadcast
You can also hit Start Recording to save the event for later editing or clips
Once the session ends, click Stop Streaming in OBS - and your replay will be available on your X profile.
That’s it! If you have any questions feel free to DM me on Telegram and I can help out.
P.S: OBS works best on Windows and Linux computers, if you have a Mac you can still make this setup work but it’s a bit more limited in terms of sharable windows.
Happy streaming!