Unlinking and Linking YouTube to Switcher Studio

If you have linked YouTube with Switcher Studio but are having an issue selecting YouTube as the streaming destination, it usually means something did not get setup correctly during the initial linking process. The best way to remedy this is to completely remove the connection between YouTube and Switcher, and then relink them again.

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Unlinking YouTube From Switcher

To unlink your YouTube account from Switcher Studio:

  • Go to the Outputs tab in Switcher Studio.

  • Tap the orange New Event button or (if an event is already created) Change>New Event.

  • Tap the YouTube icon.

  • Tap Sign Out at the bottom of the screen.

Alternatively, you can disconnect the accounts from a computer:

  • Navigate to dashboard.switcherstudio.com.

  • Log in with your email address and password used for your Switcher Studio account.

  • Click Platforms in the left sidebar.

  • Click Disconnect next to YouTube.

  • Click OK.

Linking YouTube Back To Switcher

  • When creating an event and tapping the YouTube logo, you should see the YouTube logo now in the center of the page. Underneath the logo, click Connect Account.

  • Enter in the email address and password associated with your YouTube account.

    • Note: This may not be the same as your Switcher Studio login credentials.

  • Choose the YouTube channel you want to link with Switcher.

  • You will receive an alert stating that Switcher Studio wants to manage your YouTube account. Tap Continue.

  • You will see a green notification confirming the connection. Tap Continue.