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Streamer mode

Hide personal info while you stream or record.

What is streamer mode?​

Streamer mode is a privacy feature that helps content creators protect their personal information during livestreams and recordings. When active, streamer mode prevents viewers from seeing sensitive details in your Root interface.

On Windows, streamer mode can turn on automatically when Root detects streaming software running on your computer. On any computer, you can turn it on yourself in settings or with a keyboard shortcut.

How streamer mode works​

When streamer mode is enabled, Root:

  • Hides personal information like email addresses and notes on member profiles
  • Hides invite links so viewers cannot see or use your community invite codes
  • Turns off desktop notifications so alerts don't interrupt your stream or reveal private messages
  • Turns off notification sounds to mute all audio alerts
  • Hides message previews in notifications and direct message previews
  • Shows a banner at the top of the window indicating that streamer mode is active

The banner includes a quick Disable button so you can turn off streamer mode without opening settings.

Supported streaming software​

On Windows, Root automatically detects these streaming and recording apps:

  • OBS Studio
  • XSplit Broadcaster
  • Wirecast
  • vMix
  • Twitch Studio

Automatic detection isn't available on macOS or Linux. Turn streamer mode on yourself instead.

Toggle streamer mode manually​

You can turn streamer mode on or off at any time in settings.

Toggle it without opening settings

Press Ctrl + Shift + S (Cmd + Shift + S on macOS) to turn streamer mode on or off instantly, handy if you need to hide personal information mid-stream. You can change the shortcut in Keybindings.

  1. Select your profile picture in the user tray.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Streamer mode from the left navigation.
  4. Under Turn on, turn Streamer mode on or off.

Enable or disable automatic activation​

  1. Select your profile picture in the user tray.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Streamer mode from the left navigation.
  4. Under Turn on, turn Turn on when I start streaming on or off.

When enabled, streamer mode activates automatically when Root detects supported streaming software running on your computer. This works on Windows only.

Configure streamer mode options​

  1. Select your profile picture in the user tray.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Streamer mode from the left navigation.
  4. Configure the following options:
OptionDescription
Turn on when I start streamingActivates streamer mode when OBS, XSplit, or other supported streaming software is running (Windows only)
Personal infoHides your email address and notes on member profiles
Invite linksHides invite link codes from view (you can still copy them using the copy button)
Desktop pop-upsPrevents desktop notification popups from appearing on screen
Notification soundsMutes all notification sounds while streamer mode is enabled
Message previewsHides message content in notifications and direct message previews

When to use streamer mode​

Streamer mode is useful when you want to:

  • Protect your privacy while streaming or recording Root
  • Prevent interruptions from notification popups during content creation
  • Hide sensitive information from your audience, such as email addresses or private messages
  • Maintain professionalism by controlling what viewers can see in your interface

Consider keeping automatic activation enabled if you regularly stream or record content that includes Root.