Websocket server keeps resetting on OBS restart

[Ahstval]

I tried:
-Deleting the plugin and checking file integrity for fresh install
-Navigating to the config file and changing settings manually, even changing it to read-only
-Disabling authentication altogether
NOTHING fixed it. Every time I restart obs, the settings are reset, the port is set back to 4455 while I wanted it at 4959, the password generated is always the same but when I enter it in Twitchat or Streamerbot it doesn't work.
Generating new credentials works, I manage to connect. But the instant I close obs and open it again, it's all reset.
Also, this only seems to happen with Ws 5.x+, 4.9 works flawlessly but has limitations, and arguably puts additional load on obs.
Please help, I'm desperate

 

[Ahstval]

UP:
I noticed there's this connection that's always on by default, even when nothing else is running.

 

[Ahstval]

Up:
It now seems to sometimes stay fixed on OBS restart, but reset on reboot. I am unable to determine a pattern yet, though it doesn't look like it's following any.
I have no idea what is going on please help

 

[Ahstval]

Up

 

[DanielWaj]

I have the same problem. If any updates, please write here.
I found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V-bwihugxs
If it works for me I will update here.

 

[Ahstval]

I have the same problem. If any updates, please write here.
I found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V-bwihugxs
If it works for me I will update here.

Still no fix for now :/ I tried contacting one of the devs on discord, he couldn't really help me on this either, and I myself have no updates :/

 

[sgort87]

Same exact issue here. Joining in, hoping for a fix!

 

[Ahstval]

UP

 

[Suslik V]

Please post a log with your issue! Here's how...

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[Vubar]

I'm having the same problem. Here're the relevant parts of my last few logs:
08:35:27.379: [obs-websocket] [obs_module_load] you can haz websockets (Version: 5.5.2 | RPC Version: 1)
08:35:27.379: [obs-websocket] [obs_module_load] Qt version (compile-time): 6.6.3 | Qt version (run-time): 6.6.3
08:35:27.379: [obs-websocket] [obs_module_load] Linked ASIO Version: 103002
08:35:27.380: [obs-websocket] [MigrateGlobalConfigData] Some configurations have been migrated from old config
08:35:27.380: [obs-websocket] [Config::Load] (FirstLoad) Not generating new password since one is already configured.
08:35:27.414: [obs-websocket] [obs_module_load] Module loaded.
08:35:28.064: [obs-websocket] [obs_module_post_load] WebSocket server is enabled, starting...
08:35:28.064: [obs-websocket] [WebSocketServer::Start] Not locked to IPv4 bindings
08:35:28.064: [obs-websocket] [WebSocketServer::ServerRunner] IO thread started.
08:35:28.084: [obs-websocket] [WebSocketServer::Start] Server started successfully on port XXXX. Possible connect address: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

08:35:30.630: [obs-websocket] [WebSocketServer::onOpen] New WebSocket client has connected from [::ffff:127.0.0.1]:50738

08:35:43.283: [obs-websocket] [WebSocketServer::onOpen] New WebSocket client has connected from [::ffff:127.0.0.1]:50918

08:35:43.317: [obs-websocket] [WebSocketServer::onClose] WebSocket client `[::ffff:127.0.0.1]:50918` has disconnected with code `4009` and reason: Your payload's data is missing an `authentication` string, however authentication is required.

 

[Suslik V]

@Vubar So, what is wrong? You started the server (OBS) then one client was connected, then when second client tried to connect - connection was reset.

Anyway, if you troubleshooting the issue, try at least to run OBS in portable mode (please, read only after the "If it was not clear" words): https://obsproject.com/forum/thread...-when-opening-app-settings.82157/#post-346499

 

[Ahstval]

I'm still unable to fix it.. I tried contacting a dev on discord and they read through some of the logs I tried getting but to no avail..
Hopefully OBS 31 fixes it

 

[MrGhost]

I'm still unable to fix it.. I tried contacting a dev on discord and they read through some of the logs I tried getting but to no avail..
Hopefully OBS 31 fixes it

Yeah I use 2 OBS out of two folders and each has its own websocket password. I didn't try to change the port but that will definitely get you a new instance.
Also wen I recently installed Wndows anew, the OBS was different websocket with the new install (of course it was) but when I imported my OBS folder from APPDATA, I got my old password right back.

 

[Ahstval]

I tried something different here, I went to the plugin's config file and changed the port and password there, and then started OBS.
When I checked the websocket settings there, it was reset again, so I'm thinking it's loading settings from somewhere on startup, perhaps the global.ini which I have also included, since it's also modified after each startup

 

[Ahstval]

Yeah I use 2 OBS out of two folders and each has its own websocket password. I didn't try to change the port but that will definitely get you a new instance.
Also wen I recently installed Wndows anew, the OBS was different websocket with the new install (of course it was) but when I imported my OBS folder from APPDATA, I got my old password right back.

Okay so, I edited the global.ini file with my own password and port, then restarted OBS It DID load from the global.ini, except the password was a little different and characters were added, and when I closed obs and check global.ini again, it, too, had been reset.
What you suggested seems logical, there may be a second OBS folder downloaded somewhere on my pc, I'll post an update if I find anything

 

[Ahstval]

I found a solution!!!! Though not quite that, more like a way to ignore the problem and just forget about it
I created a shortcut (right click, new, shortcut) and added this path "C:\Program Files\obs-studio\bin\64bit\obs64.exe"
I followed it up with the following flags --websocket_password=[YourPassword] --websocket_port=[YourPort]
And now anytime I want to run OBS I open this shortcut, and it overrides any configurations with the ones I've set
so the path looks like this:
"C:\Program Files\obs-studio\bin\64bit\obs64.exe" --websocket_password=[YourPassword] --websocket_port=[YourPort]

I hope this helps!

 

[Ahstval]

False happiness, it didn't fix anything, it SHOWS that the settings have been applied but they're not, if I start obs and streamer.bot nothing is synchronized.
Here's what I did instead:
I used a macro with an elgato streamdeck (which tracked my mouse and keyboard prior) to automatically and quickly rewrite every important setting
It sucks but at least this one works for real

 

[DaveReed]

Got the exact same problem, every time I start OBS the websocket password changes and it is absolutely not possible for me to fix this than to deactivate the authentification.

 

[Ahstval]

Got the exact same problem, every time I start OBS the websocket password changes and it is absolutely not possible for me to fix this than to deactivate the authentification.

For me even the deactivated authentication reactivates itself automatically on restart..

 

[Suslik V]

Did you tried v30.1.2 of OBS (older version, maybe in portable mode)?