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To stream on Kick: create and verify your account, copy your Stream URL and Stream Key from the Kick creator dashboard, paste them into OBS (Settings → Stream → Custom), set your output, and go live.
Set-up checklist
- Create a Kick account and enable 2FA.
- Verify your channel (needed later for the Partner Program).
- Dashboard → Settings → Stream URL & Key.
- OBS → Settings → Stream → Service: Custom; paste URL and key.
- Output: 1080p60 at around 6,000–8,000 Kbps if your upload allows, or 720p60 at around 4,500 Kbps.
- Add a chatbot such as BotRix or Kicklet.
Finding your first Kick viewers
Kick categories are often less crowded than Twitch, so a modest concurrent count can put you on the first screen. Stream consistently, use clear titles and post clips to X and TikTok. A Kick plan from Raidpop or FollowersPanda adds viewers and chat from your first stream.
| # | Service | Best for | Rating | From | Normalised | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |  Raidpop | Editor's Choice | 9.8/10 | $17 / 7 days | ≈$0.065/viewer-hr at 36 h; $0.026 at 90 h | Visit |
| 02 |  FollowersPanda | Runner-up | 9.6/10 | $1.70 (hourly) · $20 / 7 days | ≈$0.069/viewer-hr at 36 h; $0.028 at 90 h | Visit |
| 03 |  BoostHill | Best for big timed streams | 8.8/10 | From $0.60 | Kick: 100 viewers × 1 h = $15.53 (≈$0.155/viewer-hr) | Visit |
| 04 |  Stream-Rise | Best raw per-hour panel | 8.5/10 | $0.53 / 100 viewers / hour | $0.0053/viewer-hr (viewers only, Standard tier) | Visit |
| 05 |  ViewerBoss | Best subscription autopilot | 8.3/10 | From €25 / month | Depends on plan size | Visit |
People also ask about streaming on Kick
Is Kick better than Twitch for new streamers?
Many categories are less saturated, which makes discovery easier.
Can I stream to Kick and Twitch at once?
Check each platform’s current multistreaming rules before you do.
Grow faster with a viewer plan
Organic tactics compound over months. A believable viewer plan from Raidpop or FollowersPanda adds visibility now, so the people you attract with these tactics find a live, active stream.
Frequently asked questions
Where is my Kick stream key?+
Creator dashboard u2192 Settings u2192 Stream URL & Key.
Raidpop: real-browser viewers + AI chat for Twitch and Kick
Geo-targeted viewers from 170+ countries, AI chatters, raids and a live control panel. Plans from $17 for 7 days, with a free 24-hour trial.
FollowersPanda: real viewers on weekly & monthly plans
Twitch and Kick live viewers with chatbots, drip-feed followers and raids. Weekly from $20, monthly from $50, or hourly from $1.70.