Policy (Why these apps aren’t supported)
To keep Cloud OBS systems stable, secure, and compliant, we do not install or support third-party applications that are unrelated to video encoding/streaming, that introduce background services/overlays, require kernel-level drivers, enable P2P traffic, or play DRM-protected content. These apps can cause frame drops, audio desync, high CPU/GPU usage, licensing/DRM issues, and security risks for shared infrastructure.
Notes
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The list below is not exhaustive; similar apps are also disallowed.
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VPNs, proxies, tunneling tools, cryptocurrency miners, and P2P software are not allowed.
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If you have a legitimate, stream-critical need for software not listed here, open a ticket—we’ll advise alternatives or case-by-case options.
Examples of Unsupported Applications (50)
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Spotify
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Apple Music (iTunes)
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TIDAL
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Amazon Music
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YouTube Music (desktop/PWA)
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Netflix
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Disney+
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Hulu
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Prime Video
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Max (HBO)
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Paramount+
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Crunchyroll
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Steam
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Epic Games Launcher
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EA app (Origin)
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Battle.net
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Ubisoft Connect
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GOG Galaxy
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Riot Client
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Xbox app (PC Game Pass)
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PlayStation Remote Play
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Discord
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Slack
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Microsoft Teams
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Zoom
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Skype
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Telegram Desktop
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WhatsApp Desktop
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LINE
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Signal Desktop
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NVIDIA GeForce Experience / ShadowPlay
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AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition
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MSI Afterburner
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RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS)
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Razer Synapse
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Logitech G Hub
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SteelSeries GG (Engine)
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Overwolf
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uTorrent
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BitTorrent
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qBittorrent
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Deluge
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Transmission
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Internet Download Manager (IDM)
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JDownloader
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Dropbox (sync client)
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Google Drive for Desktop
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Microsoft OneDrive
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MEGAsync
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NordVPN (and any VPN/proxy/tunneling apps)
What we do support
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OBS Studio and approved OBS plugins
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Browser sources for web overlays and auth flows
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Core streaming utilities (encoders/codecs that ship with the image)
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Driver/runtime components required by the platform image
If you’re unsure about an application, reach out before installing—using unsupported software can lead to performance issues or suspension under our AUP.