From zero to live.
The fastest path to a working overlay on your stream. Sign in, build something, and add it to your streaming software. You can refine everything afterward.
You need a Twitch account and streaming software that supports a browser source, such as OBS Studio, Meld Studio or Streamlabs. There is nothing to install for OverlayThing itself. It runs entirely in your browser.
The steps
Sign in with Twitch
Click Continue with Twitch and authorize. We read your profile and the events we need to fire alerts. Your dashboard is created automatically.
Create an overlay
From Overlays, hit New overlay, give it a name, and choose a resolution (1080p is the usual pick).
Add a widget
Open the editor and add your first widget, an alert is a good start. Pick a starter template so it looks good immediately, then tweak the colors and text.
Copy the overlay URL
Click Overlay URL in the editor topbar and copy it. This is the private link your streaming software will load.
Add it to your stream
In your streaming software, add a browser source, paste the URL, and set it to match your overlay size. Full walkthrough in Add to your stream.
Use Test Alert in the editor to fire a fake sub or raid and confirm it shows up in your stream preview. No need to actually get raided.