# Streaming Servers

## Introduction

Streaming Servers are amazing in every aspect, and you should have one unless it adds a financial burden and you're unable to host your on.

**Pros:**

* Disconnection Protection - If your device loses connection or power, the stream is still live, displaying a neat disconnected scene.
* Overlay Quality - If you add all your overlays directly to the server, they stay high quality even if the stream itself is pixelating or glitching.
* Faux 1080p60 - The server is always streaming in the quality it is set to, even if your device is set to anything else, from 1080p30 all the way down to 160p, these are upscaled for the viewer.

**Cons:**

* Price - Typically expensive unless you host your own.

## [Streamrun](https://start.irlstreami.ng/streaming-servers/streamrun-recommended) (Recommended)

I'm listing Streamrun first because I really appreciate their service quality and pricing. I think they beat Traditional Servers for 99% of IRL Streamers because of the price alone. While they don't offer any full desktop environment option, the service works, and it works well. I recommend clicking and reading this page first, unless you're just set on running your own server. Even though I run my own server locally, I still have Streamrun setup as a backup, and I do actually use it.

## [Traditional Servers](https://start.irlstreami.ng/streaming-servers/traditional-servers)

These are what people have been using for all time, virtual servers (desktop environments) at a premium for ease of setup and reliability. Most big IRL Streamers are using these, and most probably won't be switching in the near future. This is for people who want full and total OBS control.

## [Build Your Own!](https://start.irlstreami.ng/streaming-servers/hosting-your-own-server)

You can do it, and it will save you money! Check out [hosting-your-own-server](https://start.irlstreami.ng/streaming-servers/hosting-your-own-server "mention") to learn how!


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