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How to Add Your Tarkov OBS Overlay as a Browser Source

Complete step-by-step guide to set up your Tarkov OBS overlay in OBS Studio. Takes less than 3 minutes.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • OBS Studio installed (version 27.0 or higher recommended)
  • A Twitch account
  • Signed up for the EFT OBS overlay
  • Your overlay configured in the dashboard

Step-by-Step Setup

Get Your Overlay URL

Log in to your dashboard and navigate to the Overlay Studio. Click on your overlay and copy the Browser Source URL.

Add Browser Source in OBS Studio

In OBS Studio, click the + button in Sources, select "Browser", give it a name, and click OK.

Configure Browser Source Settings

Paste your URL, set Width to 1920, Height to 1080, and leave other settings as default. Click OK.

Position Your Overlay

Click and drag the overlay in the OBS preview to position it where you want (bottom center for FIR items, top corners for kill counter).

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Test With Chat Commands

Send commands like !firadd LEDX or !killa+ in your Twitch chat to test. The overlay should update in real-time!

Step 1: Get Your Overlay URL

Log in to your dashboard and navigate to the Overlay Studio. Each overlay has a unique Browser Source URL.

  1. Click on the overlay you want to add (Goop Tracker or Kill Counter)
  2. Look for the "Browser Source URL" section
  3. Click the "Copy URL" button

Step 2: Add Browser Source in OBS Studio

Now we'll add your Tarkov stream overlay to OBS Studio:

  1. Open OBS Studio
  2. In the "Sources" panel, click the + button
  3. Select "Browser" from the list
  4. Give it a name (e.g., "Tarkov FIR Items")
  5. Click OK

Step 3: Configure Browser Source Settings

Configure the Browser Source with these settings:

Browser Source Settings

Recommended settings for optimal overlay performance

URL: [Your Overlay URL]
Width: 1920
Height: 1080
FPS: 30
Refresh browser when scene becomes active: Unchecked
Control audio via OBS: Unchecked

Click OK to save. Your Tarkov OBS overlay should now appear in your scene!

Step 4: Position Your Overlay

Click and drag the overlay in the OBS preview to position it where you want. Common placements:

  • FIR Items: Bottom center or top center
  • Kill Counter: Top left or top right

Step 5: Test With Chat Commands

Test your overlay by sending chat commands in your Twitch chat:

!firadd LEDX
!killa+

The overlay should update in real-time!

Troubleshooting

Overlay not showing in OBS

  • Check that the Browser Source URL is correct
  • Ensure width is 1920 and height is 1080
  • Try right-clicking the source and selecting "Refresh"
  • Check if hardware acceleration is enabled in OBS settings

Overlay not updating with chat commands

  • Verify your Twitch connection in the dashboard
  • Check that the person sending commands is a moderator or the broadcaster
  • Ensure the command syntax is correct (e.g., !firadd not !add)
  • Try refreshing the Browser Source in OBS

Overlay looks blurry or pixelated

  • Ensure you set width to 1920 and height to 1080 exactly
  • Avoid scaling the source if possible
  • Check your OBS canvas resolution settings

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use multiple overlays at once?

Yes! Add each overlay as a separate Browser Source. You can have FIR Items, Kill Counter, and any other overlays all running simultaneously.

Does this work with Streamlabs?

Absolutely! The same steps apply to Streamlabs OBS. Check out our Streamlabs-specific guide for more details.

Will this affect my OBS performance?

The overlay is highly optimized and uses minimal CPU/GPU resources. It's designed to run smoothly even on lower-end systems.

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