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To keep an OBS playlist stream running, configure two separate things: enable Automatically Reconnect for OBS’s stream output, and enable looping on the media source or playlist. The first retries the connection to YouTube after a disconnect; the second restarts media when it reaches the end. Neither guarantees uninterrupted playback, so verify recovery in YouTube Live Control Room and test your setup before leaving it unattended.
Choose the right OBS source and enable looping
One video file
- In OBS, add a Media Source and select the video file.
- Open the source’s properties and enable Loop. This restarts that file when playback reaches its end; it does not reconnect OBS to YouTube.
A playlist of files
- Add a VLC Video source and add the files in the order you want them played.
- Leave Shuffle Playlist off if the order matters, and confirm Loop Playlist is enabled; OBS documents this option as on by default.
The VLC Video source requires VLC to be installed. OBS notes that 64-bit OBS requires 64-bit VLC. If the source is missing, check that VLC is installed and matches OBS’s 64-bit architecture. OBS: Media Sources
Set OBS to reconnect after a disconnect
- In OBS, open Settings → Advanced.
- Find the output reconnection controls and enable Automatically Reconnect.
- Set Retry Delay and Maximum Retries for your operating needs. OBS’s API documentation says the retry time doubles after each attempt to avoid overloading services; a retry count of zero disables reconnecting. OBS does not specify one best YouTube-specific delay or retry limit, so choose values appropriate to your monitoring and recovery plan rather than treating any preset as a guarantee.
These settings govern OBS’s output connection, not whether your playlist repeats. OBS’s output API reference describes the reconnect behavior.
Connect OBS to the intended YouTube stream
- Open the stream in YouTube Studio’s Live Control Room and copy its stream URL and stream key.
- In OBS, open Settings → Stream. Select YouTube if you are using its service connection, or enter the stream URL and key in the applicable fields.
- Keep the stream key private: YouTube treats it like a password. If you reset the key, update OBS with the new value. You need stream owner or manager permission to reset it.
- Confirm the intended stream and its preview in Live Control Room before relying on the broadcast.
OBS’s available connection options and YouTube’s current workflow may vary. See YouTube’s guide to streaming with an encoder for its stream setup and key guidance.
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Understand the three controls that affect continuity
| Control | What it does | What it does not do |
|---|---|---|
| OBS Automatically Reconnect | Retries OBS’s output connection after a disconnect, subject to its retry settings. | It does not loop media or prove that viewers see a recovered broadcast. |
| Media Source Loop or VLC Loop Playlist | Restarts a file or playlist after playback ends. | It does not reconnect OBS to YouTube. |
| YouTube Auto-start and Auto-stop | Controls whether YouTube starts or stops a broadcast in response to encoder connections or disconnections, according to the stream settings. | It does not loop your local playlist or replace OBS reconnect settings. |
Decide whether the broadcast should start and stop automatically or require manual action, then check the stream’s Auto-start and Auto-stop settings in Live Control Room. The behavior is separate from OBS’s reconnect and media-loop controls. YouTube’s encoder streaming instructions
Test the complete stream before leaving it unattended
- Play representative content, including the audio and motion patterns expected during the broadcast.
- Check the Live Control Room preview and stream-health messages. Confirm the public watch page is accessible.
- Test recovery by stopping the primary encoder or disconnecting its network, then observe whether OBS retries and whether the YouTube event recovers as intended.
- If you record locally, confirm the archive file exists and continues to grow during the test.
- Check upload capacity and encoder load under representative conditions. YouTube recommends testing ahead of time and using stream-health feedback; select codec, resolution, frame rate, and bitrate from its current encoder guidance rather than assuming one profile suits every connection.
- For a critical always-on broadcast, test a backup encoder or other failover path and decide who will monitor and respond to failures.
YouTube’s live encoder settings cover supported ingest settings and recommendations. A sound ingest setup can prevent avoidable problems, but it cannot guarantee uptime. YouTube also says that encoder streams under 12 hours are automatically archived; do not assume a single broadcast will create one archive indefinitely. YouTube: Find or edit your live stream archive
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Troubleshoot when the playlist or stream stops
- OBS disconnects and never returns: Check OBS’s connection status and logs to see whether it is retrying or has reached its maximum. Confirm Automatically Reconnect is enabled and that Maximum Retries is not zero.
- The stream stays connected but the video ends: Check that the intended source is active, the files remain accessible, and Loop or Loop Playlist is enabled. Reconnect settings cannot restart an ended media source.
- OBS reports a connection, but YouTube is offline or unhealthy: Check the Live Control Room preview and health messages, and verify the public watch page. An OBS retry alone does not confirm viewer-facing recovery.
- OBS cannot start sending to YouTube: Confirm the stream URL and key are correct and correspond to the intended event. If you reset the key, copy the new key into OBS. YouTube’s encoder troubleshooting guidance also directs third-party encoder users to update the key when needed.
- Playback stutters or health warnings appear: Test upload speed and review encoder CPU and network conditions. Use YouTube’s current settings guidance for your selected codec, resolution, frame rate, and bitrate; reduce demands if the connection or encoder cannot sustain them.
- The broadcast does not start or stop as expected: Review YouTube’s Auto-start and Auto-stop settings. These govern broadcast lifecycle, not playlist looping.
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