# Streaming Guide

## Overview
Sellers stream live via embedded YouTube Live in portrait (9:16) format.

## Setup
1. Connect your YouTube account in Seller Settings
2. Click "Go Live" from the dashboard
3. The platform creates a YouTube broadcast via API
4. Copy the provided Stream Key into OBS or Streamlabs
5. Set OBS resolution to 1080x1920 (portrait)
6. Start streaming in OBS; the platform detects the live state

## Portrait Format
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Bitrate: 4500 kbps
- Frame Rate: 30 fps
- Keyframe: 2 seconds

## Product Highlighting
During a live stream, sellers can highlight products from their catalog. The highlighted product appears as a card beneath the video with the green buy button.

## Ending a Stream
Click "End Stream" in the seller dashboard or stop the stream in OBS. The platform automatically archives the stream and updates analytics.