How to Play Music on Twitch Without Infringing Copyright

Apart from streaming games, you can also play music on Twitch or do both together. Music always plays an important role in keeping your viewers interested. However, there are certain things to consider when planning to play music on Twitch.

The main issue creators face while playing music on Twitch is getting copyright strikes or, worse, DMCA takedown. With this guide, we will share the steps to play music on Twitch and how to avoid all the problems you might face by doing so.

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How to Play Music While Streaming on Twitch

There are multiple ways to play music on Twitch, such as playing it on another device in the background while you are streaming, live streaming YouTube videos or music videos, and more. To ensure the music quality is good, it’s best to configure it through a broadcast application so that the output will be good. Here is how to do it:

Note: We are using OBS, broadcasting software, to play music and stream together. You can always use another broadcasting app. However, the steps might differ.

Step 1: Open OBS and ensure you have connected your Twitch account. Then, open Spotify or any other music player on your browser.

Step 2: Click the + button inside Sources.

Step 3: Choose Window Capture.

Step 4: Choose what you want to share and click OK.

Step 5: Now, choose the Window source and resize the music player screen accordingly. Once done with the adjustment, release the mouse or trackpad.

Tip: Press and hold Alt to drag the Spotify window outline and adjust it.

Step 7: Once done, start playing the music and hit Start Streaming to stream with music.

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Things to Consider When Playing Songs on Twitch

• Choose the right music: Instead of going with trending music, it’s best to choose music that sets the mood.
• Be careful about the copyright content: If you plan to be a creator on Twitch, do not use any copyrighted music without permission.
• Ensure to double-check: While you might see claims such as safe music, they still can’t be completely taken into account. Hence, verify the licensing information before using it in your work.
• Stay updated: There can be changes in the copyright laws and Twitch’s policies. Hence, ensure to keep yourself updated about it.

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Can You Play Copyrighted Music on Twitch

The simple answer is No. You can’t play any music of your choice, as it might be copyright-protected. You must seek the creator’s permission or pay for the rights to stream the music on your live sessions.

What Happens if I Keep Using Forbidden Music on Twitch

If you play any copyrighted songs without permission, it will violate both Twitch’s terms of service and copyright law. That means you might face issues such as a temporary ban, stream removal, or legal action from the copyright owner. Often, users get DMCA takedown when they use copyright-protected content without the user’s permission.

What Music Can You Play on Twitch and How to Find It

If you want to play a song that’s copyright protected, you must contact the copyright holder to seek permission to use it. You will be further required to pay a fee to use it. However, there are still some ways to play music on Twitch:

• Use copyright-free music: Many websites offer a wide range of copyright-free music, such as NCS and Chillhop music. You can use music from them in your Twitch stream.
• Royalty-free library: There are services like Epidemic sound, Envato Elements, and others, but you must pay a subscription to use their library. Usually, music in these libraries is more professional and can suit your streams.
• Use music in the public domain: When the copyright protection of a product is over, it will enter into the public domain and can then be used by anyone. Usually, the copyright protection lasts for around 100 years. Hence, you can use the songs in the public domain without worry.
• Collaborate with rising creators: Budding talents in the industry often love to get a shoutout. Hence, they will collaborate with creators. That will allow you to use their music with or without paying much.

Stream Music Without Fear

We hope this guide helped you understand how easy it is to play music and what things you should consider before using any music on Twitch. For any more queries or suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comments.