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StreamTranslate Setup Guide — Complete Step-by-Step

From sign-up to live captions in under five minutes. Follow these steps to add real-time AI captions and 125+ language translation to your stream.

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Complete Setup Walkthrough

StreamTranslate integrates with your stream via a single OBS browser source — no plugins, no installs, no complex configuration. Follow the steps below to get live captions running on your stream.

1

Create your StreamTranslate account

Go to streamtranslate.live and sign up for a free trial. No credit card required to start.

2

Access your control panel

After logging in, navigate to your control panel at streamtranslate.live/control. This is where you configure your caption settings.

3

Choose your source language

Select the language you speak during your streams. StreamTranslate uses this to optimize our industry-leading speech AI speech recognition accuracy.

4

Enable translation languages (optional)

If you want to reach international viewers, select one or more of the 125+ supported translation languages.

5

Copy your browser source URL

Click the 'Copy Browser Source URL' button in your control panel to copy the unique URL for your caption overlay.

6

Open OBS and add a Browser Source

In OBS Studio, click the + button in Sources, select Browser Source, and paste your StreamTranslate URL into the URL field.

7

Set dimensions and position

Set the browser source width to your stream width and height to about 150px. Drag the overlay to the bottom of your scene.

8

Go live and test captions

Start streaming or use a virtual stream to test. Speak into your microphone and verify captions appear on your stream within 300ms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does StreamTranslate setup take?

Most streamers complete the full setup in under five minutes. The main steps are signing up, copying the browser source URL, and adding it to OBS.

Do I need to install any software for StreamTranslate?

No. StreamTranslate is a cloud service. You add a single browser source URL to OBS — no plugins, downloads, or software installs required.

Does StreamTranslate work with Streamlabs OBS?

Yes. StreamTranslate works with OBS Studio, Streamlabs OBS, and any streaming software that supports browser sources.

Can I customize how the captions look?

Caption styling options are available in your control panel. You can adjust font size, caption position, and background opacity to match your stream design.

What happens if my internet drops during a stream?

StreamTranslate will reconnect automatically when your connection is restored. Captions may pause briefly during the interruption but resume without needing to reset OBS.