Kick Account Setup

Start streaming on Kick in 10 minutes or less

Kick is a rising streaming platform known for better revenue splits and fewer restrictions than other platforms. Here's how to set up your Kick account properly and prepare for your first stream.

Step-by-Step: Create & Set Up Your Kick Account

1. Go to kick.com

Click the green "Sign Up" button (top-right).

2. Fill Out Account Info

  1. Username (choose your streamer brand)
  2. Email + Password
  3. Optional: connect Twitter, Google, or Apple
  4. Click Sign Up

✅ Use a branded name consistent with your Twitch, YouTube, or socials.

Step 3: Customize Your Profile

Once signed in, click your avatar → "Channel" → "Edit Profile".

Fill in:

  • Bio – Explain what you stream and when
  • Avatar & Banner – Use Canva or OWN3D graphics
  • Social Links – Link your YouTube, Discord, etc.

✅ Pro Tip: Keep branding consistent with your other platforms.

Step 4: Set Up Streaming Software

Kick supports OBS, Streamlabs, XSplit, etc. Here's how to set it up in OBS:

In OBS Studio:

  1. 1Go to Settings → Stream
  2. 2Choose Custom as the service
  3. 3Get your Stream URL and Stream Key from Kick:
  • Go to your Kick dashboard → "Settings → Stream Key"
  1. 4Paste them into OBS and click Apply.

Step 5: Go Live!

Before going live, customize:

  • Stream Title
  • Category/Game
  • Language

You can do this from your Kick Dashboard under "Stream Info".

Then in OBS, hit Start Streaming — and you're LIVE!

Optional: Enable Chat Moderation & Extensions

  • Add moderators under Channel Settings → Mods
  • Use tools like Kick Chat Overlay or Botrix for chat commands
  • Install Kick Alerts using StreamElements or Streamlabs browser source

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