How to Set Up a 24/7 Kick Live Stream (No OBS Needed)
Kick makes it easy to go live — and with pre-recorded video you can stay live 24/7. Here's how to loop your videos into an always-on Kick channel from the cloud.
Kick's creator-friendly approach has made it a popular home for streamers — and an always-on channel is a great way to stand out there. By streaming pre-recorded videos on a loop, you can keep a 24/7 Kick live stream running around the clock without OBS or a computer that never sleeps.
This guide covers the full setup, from finding your stream key to going live.
Key takeaways
- You can run a 24/7 Kick channel from a looping playlist in the cloud.
- No OBS and no always-on PC — press Start and close your laptop.
- Find your Kick stream key under Creator Dashboard → Settings → Stream.
- Kick supports secure RTMPS delivery for your feed.
Find your Kick stream key
Log in at Kick.com and open your Creator Dashboard → Settings → Stream. There you'll find your stream key (and stream URL). Copy the key — it's what connects StreamHouse to your Kick channel. Keep it private and reset it if it's ever exposed.
Prepare your videos and playlist
Pick content that works well on repeat: gameplay sessions, a music loop, a talk-show style marathon, or a mix. Export as MP4 (H.264 + AAC) for best compatibility, upload to your media library, and arrange the clips into a playlist. Aim for a few hours of content before the loop so returning viewers don't see the same clip too soon.
Set up the 24/7 stream
- Create a StreamHouse account and upload your videos.
- Build a playlist in your preferred order.
- Choose Kick and paste your stream key.
- Press Start — your channel goes live and loops continuously.
Because everything runs in the cloud, you can shut your computer down and the stream stays up.
Best settings for Kick
Stream at 1080p30 where your plan allows; StreamHouse matches a suitable bitrate automatically. Audio is re-encoded to AAC, which Kick expects. Because your files are pre-encoded, the bitrate stays steady and playback is smooth — exactly what a 24/7 channel needs. All output is watermark-free on every plan, including free.
Growing an always-on Kick channel
An always-on channel is a discovery tool as much as a broadcast. Give it a descriptive title and the right category so browsers understand it at a glance, and design a clean thumbnail that reads well at small sizes. Kick's audience rewards personality, so pin a welcome message and point viewers to when you stream live. Keep the loop varied — mix full sessions with short highlights — so the channel never feels stale, and add fresh clips regularly. Since the playlist updates without interrupting the broadcast, you can keep it current with zero downtime and steadily build a base of regulars who treat your channel as a place to hang out.
Frequently asked questions
Is 24/7 streaming allowed on Kick?
Yes, for content you own or are licensed to use and within Kick's terms. Stream your own videos and avoid unlicensed material.
Can I multistream Kick with other platforms?
Yes. You can push the same video to Kick, YouTube, Twitch and Rumble at the same time with multistreaming.
Do I need to keep my PC on?
No. The broadcast runs in the cloud and continues after you close your laptop.
