# Using Janus with OBS – A Complete Setup Guide

Janus can stream your avatar directly into **OBS**, letting you use it for streaming to most supported streaming platforms, or just create a virtual camera to be used anywhere.

This guide walks you through the full setup.

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## 1. Join Janus and Copy the OBS URL

1. Start a session in Janus with any avatar.
2. In the lower toolbar, click **Copy OBS URL**.

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## 2. Add a Browser Source in OBS

1. Open **OBS**.
2. In the _Sources_ panel, click ➕
3. Select **Browser** from the list.

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## 3. Paste the URL from Janus

1. After selecting “Browser,” a settings window will appear.
2. Paste the **OBS URL** you copied from Janus into the **URL** field.
3. Keep Width/Height at defaults or adjust as needed.
4. Click **OK**.

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## 4. Verify That Your Avatar Appears

You should now see your avatar streaming inside OBS.

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## 5. Start OBS Virtual Camera

1. In OBS, click **Start Virtual Camera**.
2. You can now select **OBS Virtual Camera** inside Zoom, Discord, Google Meet, or any app that accepts a webcam.

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## Troubleshooting

- **Black screen**  
  Ensure your Janus session is active and the link hasn’t expired.

- **Low resolution**  
  Increase the Browser Source width/height (e.g. 1080×1080).

- **No audio**  
  Janus streams video only — use your microphone directly in the meeting app.

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## You’re Ready!

You can now join any video call or stream using your Janus avatar through OBS.