How to Upload OBS Studio Log Files for Support

When troubleshooting issues in OBS Studio, providing a log file is the most effective way for the community support forum to diagnose your problem. This guide provides a straightforward, step-by-step walkthrough on how to locate, generate, and upload your OBS Studio log file directly to the community forums so you can receive fast and accurate assistance.

Step 1: Locate the Log File in OBS Studio

OBS Studio automatically records details about your hardware, settings, and streaming/recording sessions. You can easily access and upload these logs directly from the software.

  1. Open OBS Studio.
  2. Click on the Help menu in the top menu bar.
  3. Hover your mouse over Log Files.
  4. Select Upload Current Log (if you currently have the issue open) or Upload Last Log (if the issue occurred during your previous session and you have since restarted OBS).

Step 2: Copy the Log File URL

Once you click upload, a dialog box will appear on your screen showing that the log file has been uploaded to the official OBS servers.

  1. In the dialog box, click the Copy URL button. This copies the direct web link of your log file to your clipboard.
  2. Alternatively, you can click Analyze to open the log analyzer in your browser to see immediate suggestions, but you still need the link for forum support.

Step 3: Post the Link on the Community Forums

With the URL copied to your clipboard, you can now share it with the community helpers.

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the community forum thread where you are asking for help.
  2. In your forum post description, paste the link (right-click and select Paste, or press Ctrl+V on Windows / Cmd+V on Mac).
  3. Describe your issue in detail alongside the link, then submit your post.

Alternative Method: Manual Upload (If Offline)

If your streaming computer does not have internet access or the direct upload fails, you can upload the file manually.

  1. In OBS Studio, go to Help > Log Files > Show Log Files. This opens the folder on your computer containing all log files.
  2. Find the log file that matches the date and time of your issue.
  3. Drag and drop that specific .txt file directly into your forum post editor as an attachment.