Ko-fi Stream Alerts for Twitch, YouTube and more

February 27, 2019 05:53

With just 0-5% platform fees, Ko-fi makes it easy for you to keep more of your money from tips and subs.

Use Ko-fi Stream Alerts to show your link and funding goal on your stream. Have fun with custom alerts like text-to-speech and GIFs for when you receive support.

They work with most streaming software, so you can earn while streaming on Twitch, Facebook, or YouTube!

Watch the video to find out everything you need to know about Ko-fi Stream Alerts.

 

Stream Alerts quick start guide

Head over to Stream Alerts settings then:

1. Customize your alert, animated overlay or goal until you are happy with how it looks and sounds.
2. Copy the link
3. Open your broadcasting software e.g. OBS, Twitch, Streamlabs etc, and a new browser source (Alert Box for Streamlabs) and paste your link.
4. Check it's working by sending a test alert.

See more detailed step-by-step guidance below.

 

Add Stream Alerts to your OBS

 

See your latest tips and subs with stream Activity Feed 

Keep track of your most recent supporters with the activity feed in a separate window or in your OBS dock. Never miss a tip or sub, and mute any alerts while you stream. Give your supporters the recognition they deserve!

 

Set up your activity feed as:

 

What the activity feed shows

It displays your 10 latest tips, subs and sales with the newest one at the top.

 

How transactions display

• Type of Transaction: Whether it's a Tip, Shop or Commission sale, or new Member tier signup.
• Amount Paid: The amount received.
• Username: The supporter's Ko-fi username or their Twitch username if available.
• Message: Any public message that came with the payment.

 

Muting stream alerts

Turn on alert muting to delay stream alerts and chat messages from appearing for 30 seconds, giving you the time to mute any alerts you don’t want to show publicly.

 

Toggle muting on:

1. Head to your Activity Feed in Stream Alerts.
2. Go to your Activity Feed settings. Click the settings button and toggle muting on.
3. As tips, subs and sales come through, you'll have the option to mute an alert directly from the activity feed.

 

How does muting work?

Once you turn muting on:

1. All your alerts will be delayed on your stream by 30 seconds, giving you time to mute an alert if needed.
2. Next to the mute alert button, you'll see a countdown showing how long you have before an alert goes live.
3. If two alerts come close together, the first will be delayed by 30 seconds, the next one will have an additional 10 seconds (40 seconds total). This delay spaces out the alerts on stream and gives you more time to decide if you want to mute it.

Muting an alert:

When you press the mute alert button:

1. The alert will not appear on your stream or in your chat.
2. The alert will not create a Twitch clip.

 

Can I unmute a muted alert?

Currently, you cannot unmute a muted alert.

 

If you have any questions about setting up the activity feed or muting alerts, feel free to submit a request. 💌

 

How else can Ko-fi help me earn while streaming?

Stream alerts are a fun, visual way to include Ko-fi in your stream. Here’s a few more ways to share your Ko-fi page with viewers.

• Connect to Twitch and YouTube: Unlock a ton of ways to make it easier for viewers to support you like:
  • Chat notifications for payments: Get alerts in your chat whenever you get a payment.
  • Display your goal's progress in chat: After receiving a payment, watch your goal's progress light up the chat with an emoji progress bar.
  • Activate chatbot for quick commands like !kofi: When anyone types !kofi, !ko-fi, !kofishop, !koficommissions, !kofitiers the chatbot will respond with your links. Handy hint: add these commands to your stream title.
  • Schedule messages to highlight your Ko-fi page: Set up your chat to automatically mention your Ko-fi page, choosing times between every 15 to 90 minutes.
• Update your About section: Add a link to your Ko-fi page in your Bio and design a Ko-fi panel for your profile. Looking for Ko-fi imagery? Grab some brand assets.
• Showcase Ko-fi support with Twitch clips: Each time you get a tip or sub, we'll capture a quick 30-second clip for you. Look for your clips under Payments & Orders, a Twitch icon will be there if a clip's available. Share those clips to make supporters feel special and promote your stream.

We're here if you need us or if you have any suggestions. Feel free to send any questions our way. 💌

 

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