Launch Parameters

OBS Studio supports the following launch parameters for automation and portable use

Parameter	Description
--help, -h	Get list of available parameters.
--version, -v	Get OBS version.*
--startstreaming	Automatically start streaming.
--startrecording	Automatically start recording.
--startvirtualcam	Automatically start virtual camera.
--startreplaybuffer	Automatically start Replay Buffer.
--collection "name"	Start with given scene collection.
--profile "name"	Start with given profile.
--scene "name"	Start with given scene.
--studio-mode	Start with Studio Mode active.
--minimize-to-tray	Start minimized to system tray.
--portable, -p	Use portable mode.
--multi, -m	Don't warn when launching multiple instances.
--always-on-top	Start in 'always on top' mode.
--verbose	Make log more verbose.
--unfiltered_log	Disable log filter (do not suppress repeated lines).
--disable-updater	Disable built-in updater (Windows/macOS only).
--allow-opengl	Allow OpenGL renderer on Windows.

* = Not available on Windows