Stream Deck Integration

What is Stream Deck integration?#

gd streamer lets you export a Stream Deck profile for your match, giving you physical buttons for common match actions. No more clicking through the dashboard mid-stream -- just press a button.

Info

Stream Deck integration requires a Standard or Studio subscription. standard

Setting up Stream Deck#

Open your match

Go to the match page on your dashboard.

Go to the Stream Deck tab

Click the Stream Deck tab in the match navigation.

Export the profile

Click Export to download the Stream Deck profile JSON file.

Import into Elgato software

Open the Elgato Stream Deck software on your computer and import the downloaded profile.

Start using buttons

The profile is now loaded on your Stream Deck with buttons mapped to match actions.

Available buttons#

The exported profile includes buttons for common match operations:

Next round -- advance to the next round
Start timer -- begin the match timer
Stop timer -- pause the timer
Reset timer -- reset the timer to its original value

Tip

Keep the Stream Deck within arm's reach during your broadcast. It's faster than switching to the dashboard, especially during intense moments in the game.

The Stream Deck profile uses public share links to communicate with your match. These are the same token-based links used for player input. The Stream Deck buttons send updates to your match through these links -- no login or dashboard session required.

Warning

Anyone with access to the share link can push updates to your match. Keep the exported profile private and don't share it publicly. If you suspect unauthorized access, revoke the share link from your match dashboard and re-export the profile.

Requirements#

Elgato Stream Deck hardware (any model)
Elgato Stream Deck software installed on your computer
A gd streamer account on the Standard or Studio tier
An active match with the Stream Deck tab available

Troubleshooting#

If buttons don't seem to respond:

Make sure the Stream Deck software is running
Verify you imported the correct profile for the current match
Check that gd streamer is open in your browser and you're logged in
Re-export and re-import the profile if the match ID changed