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# Self-host from OBS

> Start a local relay from the ASMR Collab or Scene Share dock and connect your partner.

Self-hosting is built into the OBS docks. You start the local relay from the **Self-host** tab, create the room or Scene Share session there, and share the generated guest credential with your partner.

You do not need a vAudioLink account or hosted streaming time for this path.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="ASMR Collab" icon="waveform">
    Start the local audio relay, create a room, and invite a guest from the ASMR dock.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Scene Share" icon="display">
    Start the local Scene Share server, send your OBS Program, and share the receiver URL.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Music Collab's current **Local relay** option is not the same guided, start-it-from-the-dock experience. This page covers the complete self-host flows available inside the ASMR Collab and Scene Share docks.
</Note>

## Before you start

* Install the same vAudioLink product on both computers.
* Close other applications that might block the local relay.
* Use headphones for an ASMR Collab session.
* If your partner is outside your home network, make sure your router allows the connection described by the dock.
* Keep the guest key or Receiver SRT URL private.

## Self-host ASMR Collab

Use these steps on the computer that will host the room.

<Steps titleSize="h2">
  <Step title="Open the Self-host tab">
    In OBS, select **Docks → vAudioLink OBS ASMR Panel**, then select **Self-host** at the top of the dock.

    **Expected result:** the dock shows **Local relay status** and checks `127.0.0.1:8443`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start the bundled relay">
    Select **Launch relay server**.

    <Frame caption="The ASMR Collab dock checks the local relay address automatically.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v-audiolink/J_A7wQ0-LEmmNlXU/images/screenshots/asmr/self-host.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=J_A7wQ0-LEmmNlXU&q=85&s=759cee3e691940a7720dfccbc2c68a71" alt="ASMR Collab local relay status with Launch relay server and Change address controls" width="807" height="177" data-path="images/screenshots/asmr/self-host.png" />
    </Frame>

    Keep the relay window open during the session. The dock checks it automatically.

    **Expected result:** **Local relay status** changes to **Detected on 127.0.0.1:8443** and reports a successful connection.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the relay address">
    For a relay on the same computer, keep the default address.

    If the relay is on another computer in your local network, select **Change address** and enter that computer's reachable address.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete the room form">
    Under **Once your relay is running**:

    1. Confirm **Relay server**.
    2. Enter the relay password shown or configured in the relay window.
    3. Enter **Your name (host)**.
    4. Enter the **Guest's name**.
    5. Select **Create Room**.

    **Expected result:** the dock enters the live self-host view and displays a guest key.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send the guest instructions">
    Copy the guest key and send it privately with the relay address your partner must use.

    Do not show the key in OBS Program, stream chat, screenshots, or recordings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Have the guest connect">
    On the guest computer:

    1. Open **vAudioLink OBS ASMR Panel → Self-host**.
    2. Select **Paste a guest key instead**.
    3. Paste the **Guest key**.
    4. Enter the host's **Relay server** address.
    5. Select **Connect as guest**.

    **Expected result:** both docks enter their live self-host views.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add and test the audio">
    On the host, select **Add Guest Audio to Scene**. Keep the incoming source on **Monitor Off** while testing.

    Run a left/right microphone test and make a short local recording before going live.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### If the ASMR relay is not detected

1. Confirm the relay window is still open.
2. Select **Change address** and verify the address and port.
3. Allow the relay through Windows Firewall when Windows asks.
4. If both people are on the same LAN, test the host's LAN address rather than `127.0.0.1`.
5. See [Sign-in and room troubleshooting](/troubleshooting/sign-in-rooms#room-created-but-partner-stays-waiting).

## Self-host Scene Share

Use these steps on the computer sending its OBS Program.

<Steps titleSize="h2">
  <Step title="Open the Self-host tab">
    In OBS, select **Docks → vAudioLink Scene Share**, then select **Self-host**.

    **Expected result:** the dock displays **Run your own Scene Share server** with **Run on this PC** selected.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start the local server">
    Select **Start local server**.

    <Frame caption="Scene Share starts its bundled local server directly from the dock.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v-audiolink/J_A7wQ0-LEmmNlXU/images/screenshots/scene/self-host.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=J_A7wQ0-LEmmNlXU&q=85&s=11a00afd314423f7bb8467fae84445a0" alt="Scene Share local server card with UDP ports 8890 through 8891 and Start local server button" width="1158" height="128" data-path="images/screenshots/scene/self-host.png" />
    </Frame>

    The dock starts the bundled Scene Share server and detects the addresses your receiver can use.

    **Expected result:** the card changes to **Local server running** and shows uptime, public and LAN addresses, connected receivers, and throughput.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make the host reachable">
    For a receiver on the same network, use the LAN address shown by the dock.

    For a receiver outside your network, forward **UDP 8890–8891** to the sending computer. Allow the Scene Share server through Windows Firewall if prompted.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose quality and start sending">
    Select the Scene Share bitrate, then select **Start sending**.

    Start with **6 Mbps**. Use **3 Mbps** when upload capacity is limited.

    **Expected result:** the sender reports a live self-host session and displays a **Receiver SRT URL**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share the receiver URL">
    Copy the complete Receiver SRT URL and send it privately to the receiver.

    On the receiver computer:

    1. Open **vAudioLink Scene Share**.
    2. Select **Paste Receiver SRT URL**.
    3. Paste the complete URL.
    4. Select **Start viewing**.
    5. Add **Incoming Program** to the intended scene.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the connection">
    The sender's self-host card should show one receiver and active throughput. Ask the receiver to confirm picture and sound with a visible clap test.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## End the self-hosted session

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="ASMR Collab">
    Select **End session**, then close the relay window when no room needs it.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Scene Share">
    Stop sending first, then select **Stop server**. The receiver can leave the session and hide or remove **Incoming Program**.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Warning>
  Closing the local relay or server ends the connection for your partner. Keep it running until everyone has finished.
</Warning>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Audio routing" icon="sliders" href="/guides/audio-routing">
    Prevent feedback and duplicate ASMR audio.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Scene Share troubleshooting" icon="stethoscope" href="/troubleshooting/scene-share">
    Fix missing video, unreachable receivers, and low throughput.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>