Telegram live, together with your other platforms
Telegram channels and groups can broadcast live from streaming software. Restream to Telegram to run your class, event or show live in your channel and on every other platform at once.
Set up Telegram in 3 steps
Copy your Telegram stream key
In the channel: Live stream → Start with → Server URL and Stream key
Add Telegram as a destination
In your Parto Stream dashboard, open Destinations, pick Telegram and paste the key. Your key is stored encrypted.
Stream from OBS to our server
In OBS, open Settings → Stream, set the service to Custom and enter the server address and personal key from your dashboard. Press Start Streaming and Telegram goes live together with your other destinations.
Restreaming to Telegram: FAQ
Can I go live on Telegram and YouTube at the same time?
Yes. Add Telegram and YouTube as two destinations in your dashboard; both go live together from the one stream you send.
What are the best OBS settings for Telegram?
Resolution 1080p30 or 720p30, bitrate 2.5 to 4.5 Mbps, a 2-second keyframe interval and AAC, 128 kbps audio. We never re-encode your video, so these settings reach Telegram exactly as you send them.
Where do I find my Telegram stream key?
In the channel: Live stream → Start with → Server URL and Stream key
How is traffic to Telegram counted?
Each gigabyte sent to Telegram uses one gigabyte of your plan. A 6 Mbps stream for one hour is about 2.7 GB.