> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.visualradioassist.live/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Use OBS as Video Switcher for Visual Radio

> To manage your Video Switcher Connections make sure your Core App is running.

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To manage your Video Switcher Connections make sure your [Core App is running](/machine-specs)

Go to [visualradio.cloud/studio/active/advanced/switcher](https://visualradio.cloud/studio/active/advanced/switcher) within your Cloud, and add a new Switcher.

<Warning>
  Only OBS version > 27 and up are supported
</Warning>

Go to OBS → Tools → Websocket Settings to **enable the WebSocket Server**

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/visualradioassist/1LQdAqmw3LInyH_s/images/set-up/video-switcher-configuration/use-obs-as-video-switcher-for-visual-radio/1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1LQdAqmw3LInyH_s&q=85&s=5d7d590cf4f287919e8baf5995718318" alt="" width="1574" height="1658" data-path="images/set-up/video-switcher-configuration/use-obs-as-video-switcher-for-visual-radio/1.png" />

Match the [Video Switcher Configuration in VRA Cloud](https://visualradio.cloud/studio/active/advanced/switcher) for OBS with your OBS Plugin settings (authentication and port number).

After configuring and **enabling** the new switcher configuration, go to [visualradio.cloud/switcher](https://visualradio.cloud/switcher) to test and validate your connection.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/visualradioassist/1LQdAqmw3LInyH_s/images/set-up/video-switcher-configuration/use-obs-as-video-switcher-for-visual-radio/2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1LQdAqmw3LInyH_s&q=85&s=9013e9db7577f528a515d95661c775a2" alt="" width="2976" height="1596" data-path="images/set-up/video-switcher-configuration/use-obs-as-video-switcher-for-visual-radio/2.png" />
