Kick Streaming — How to Go Live 24/7 on Kick with YouCast
How to run a continuous 24/7 live stream on Kick using YouCast. No PC, no OBS — just enter your Kick stream key, upload a video, and go live from the cloud in under 5 minutes. Trusted by 50,000+ creators.
What is Kick?
Kick is a live streaming platform launched in 2022 as a creator-friendly alternative to Twitch. Its defining feature is a 95/5 revenue split — creators keep 95% of subscription income. Kick has no simulcasting restrictions — you can stream to Kick, YouTube, and Twitch simultaneously without any platform violation.
YouCast connects to Kick via RTMP stream key. This means a single YouCast subscription covers your Kick stream alongside any other platform you target — YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, or Instagram — all from one cloud dashboard.
Kick vs Twitch
| Feature | Kick | Twitch |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue split | 95% to creator | 50% to creator (standard) |
| Simulcasting restriction | None — stream anywhere simultaneously | Partners banned from simulcasting |
| Minimum to monetize | None — all streamers eligible | Affiliate: 50 followers + criteria |
| Content moderation | More permissive than Twitch | Strict DMCA and community guidelines |
| Discovery for new streamers | Actively surfaces new channels | Hard to grow without existing audience |
How to Set Up a 24/7 Kick Stream with YouCast
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Get your Kick stream key
Sign up at kick.com. Go to your channel Dashboard → Settings → Stream Key. Copy the RTMP URL and stream key. All Kick accounts can stream immediately — no minimum follower count required to go live, unlike YouTube and TikTok.
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Upload your video to YouCast
Create a YouCast account at youcast.cloud. Go to the Videos section and upload your video file (MP4, MOV, or MKV). YouCast transcodes it server-side. Uploads are resumable — large files are not a problem.
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Create a stream with your Kick stream key
In the Streams section, click "New Stream" and select stream key mode. Enter your Kick RTMP URL and stream key. Choose your uploaded video and output quality (HD, 2K, or 4K). YouCast will broadcast to your Kick channel directly from the cloud.
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Set your Kick stream title and category
Update your Kick stream title, category, and tags from the Kick dashboard before going live. Kick's discovery relies on category browsing — choose the most specific relevant category (Music, Special Events, etc.) and include keywords in your title.
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Start the stream — no time limit
Click Start in YouCast. The platform begins broadcasting to Kick from cloud servers. Unlike YouTube, Kick has no 12-hour broadcast limit — the stream can run indefinitely. YouCast auto-restarts on any unexpected disconnection, keeping the channel always live.
One platform. All destinations. From $7/month.
YouCast streams to Kick, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram — all via stream key or direct channel connection. No PC, no encoder, no monthly server bills. Start streaming to Kick in under 5 minutes and join 50,000+ creators who trust YouCast for 24/7 automated broadcasting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does YouCast support Kick streaming?
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Yes. YouCast supports streaming to any RTMP-compatible platform via stream key, including Kick, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram. You enter your Kick RTMP URL and stream key in YouCast, upload your video, and click Start. YouCast handles encoding, looping, and auto-restart from the cloud — no PC or OBS required. Over 50,000 creators use YouCast for automated streaming across multiple platforms.
Can you stream 24/7 on Kick?
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Yes. Kick has no maximum stream duration — broadcasts can run indefinitely with no platform-imposed time cap. This makes Kick more convenient than YouTube (which caps at 12 hours per session) for continuous unattended streaming. YouCast handles auto-restart on unexpected disconnections, keeping the stream live without manual intervention.
How much does Kick pay streamers?
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Kick pays creators 95% of subscription revenue (vs Twitch's standard 50%). Subscriptions are $4.99/month (Tier 1). Kick also supports donations (direct viewer-to-creator payments). There is no traditional ad revenue model like YouTube AdSense — income is primarily through subscriptions and donations. For creators running 24/7 ambient or music streams, combining Kick with a YouTube stream through YouCast maximizes income from both ad revenue (YouTube) and subscriptions (Kick).
Is YouCast cheaper than other Kick streaming tools?
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Yes. YouCast starts at $7/month per HD stream with built-in cloud storage — significantly cheaper than comparable cloud streaming services. There are no setup fees, no hardware costs, and no electricity bills. The platform handles encoding, looping, reconnection, and scheduling automatically, replacing tools that typically cost $15–$40/month for equivalent functionality.
Can I stream to Kick and YouTube at the same time with YouCast?
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Yes. YouCast supports multiple simultaneous streams from one account. Create one stream pointing to YouTube (via Google OAuth channel connection) and another pointing to Kick (via stream key). Both run independently — same video, different destinations — from YouCast's cloud infrastructure. Each stream is billed separately at the standard per-stream rate.