Dual Monitor Setup for Streaming (2026)
Game on one screen, run the show on the other: OBS, chat, alerts, and music — with the cursor locked where it belongs.
The streamer layout
Primary: the game. Secondary: mission control.
Monitor 1: game, cursor locked.
Monitor 2: OBS preview, chat (popped out), StreamElements/alerts, Spotify. Nothing gaming-critical ever shares the game screen.
Streamer DMT workflow
- Bind cursor lock to a key far from your push-to-talk — Ctrl+Alt+L works.
- Create a
streammagic word: OBS on monitor 2 left, chat popout right, music minimized. - Between matches, unlock the cursor to interact with chat; relock when the next game starts.
- Use Snap to pin your stream schedule or sponsor notes as a static reference.
Pro tips
- Borderless-windowed games need the hard lock, not sticky — see FPS settings checklist.
- Run DMT as administrator if your games use anti-cheat launchers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do streamers use dual monitors?
Game on the primary, OBS/chat/alerts on the secondary. DMT’s cursor lock keeps the mouse in the game; everything else lives one glance away.
How do I keep my mouse in the game while streaming?
DMT’s hard “Lock cursor onto screen” hotkey — press it when the match starts, release to check chat. See gaming cursor lock guide.
Can I pin chat on my second monitor always on top?
Use DMT Snap for static references, or your chat client’s always-on-top/popout mode for live chat.
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