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If your new to streaming on Twitch, thenyou might wondering how you can go about accepting your first lot of donations.
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Donations, or “tips” (as establishedstreamers like to call them), play an integral part in the platforms community.
They are especially important at the beginning of a streamers journey – as a way for viewers to show their upmost encouragement, and generously contribute towards the content creators hard-work.
You would think that setting up donations is a relatively easy task, but with so many changing alert systems and payment methods to choose from, the whole process can be a bit overwhelming.
In this helpful post we will cover some of the most important contents that are listed below:
Contents:
1. Registering an online service payment method.
2. Setting up an alert service.
3. Adding a donate button.
4. Accepting Cryptocurrencies on Twitch using 1upcoin.
5. What are Twitch “Cheer” Bits?
6. How to encourage your Twitch viewers to donate.
7. Frequently asked questions.
1. Registering an online service payment method.
2. Setting up an alert service.
3. Adding a donate button.
4. Accepting Cryptocurrencies on Twitch using 1upcoin.
5. What are Twitch “Cheer” Bits?
6. How to encourage your Twitch viewers to donate.
7. Frequently asked questions.
How do you accept donations on Twitch?
Step 1 – Register with an online service payment method
To begin, you will need to create an account with one of the selected payment methods to choose how you are going to be paid:
PayPal – PayPal is the most common method for receiving payments on Twitch. The service provides a simple integration that allows viewers to pay how they want, using debit and credit cards.
Credit cards – Credit card donations are only available for verified accounts. If you are a new streamer, then it’s best to start by activating PayPal.
Unit pay – Unit pay is primarily for Russian users. Connecting with UnitPay allows you to collect tips/donations from: QIWI, WebMoney, Yandex, Credit cards, and more.
Skrill – Skrill allows you to make simple, secure and quick online global payments, with a focus on low-cost international money transfers.
Step 2 – Set up an alert service
An alert service e.g. Streamlabs, Stream elements, Muxy, or Gaming for good will allow alerts to display up on OBS in your stream.
Alert services work by generating a uniqueURL for your stream, allowing it to pop up during a live broadcast.
For this example, we will use the alertsystem integrated into OBS stream labs, being one of the most popular OBSsoftware’s.
- Go to https://streamlabs.com/ and login to your Streamlabs OBS dashboard.
- Click account > Settings
You will then see this page:
3. Click on PayPal and sign in to integrate it with your Streamlabs account.
On the settings tab (next to methods). You will then be able to change your payment settings:
Change your minimum donation ($5.00 is a good start so you are not flooded with spam donations), then click on the save button at the bottom of the page.
The settings page will also display your own unique “Donation Page URL”.
Step 3 – Add a donate button
Now that you have your own unique “Donation Page URL”. The next step is to copy and paste this into your “Twitch panels” so viewers know where to find it.
- Go toyour Twitch Dashboard Homepage: https://www.twitch.tv/*yourname*
- Togglethe edit panels button.
- Click onthe big plus sign to add a text or image panel.
- Enter thepanel title, Upload an image and paste the “Donation Page URL” into the “Imagelinks to” box.
- Submitand done!
If you are unsure how to create your own panels you can use this free resource to customize and generate your own without the assistance of Photoshop.
How to acceptCrypto donations on Twitch using 1upCoin
Cryptocurrencies, such as: Bitcoin,Litecoin, Ethereum are another popular method for receiving donations.
Crypto is here to stay, and is well knownfor being fast, secure and for having comparatively lower transaction fees. Mobilewallets can also be found across all platforms, making it dead easy to send andreceive payments.
The best way to accept ‘Crypto’ donations on Twitch is by using 1upCoin.
1upCoin is a free service that makes accepting cryptocurrencies on your stream easy. It requires no prior knowledge of cryptocurrencies.
To set it up, you will need to follow these three steps:
1. Create a wallet
This is where you will store your currencies, we recommend Coinbase, as it’s easy to link with ‘1upcoin’.
Simply go to Coinbase and register an account.
2. Connect your Twitch account, wallet and alert system (streamlabs) to 1upcoin.
Go to: 1upcoin.com – Login with Twitch, connect your “Alert platform” and Coinbase account from the main dashboard.
3. Create a Twitch panel, linking your wallet to your ‘Twitch Dashboard Homepage’
Simply follow the same steps that we used for adding a donate button by using PayPal.
You can find your custom donation link by clicking on ‘Donation link’ on the “1upcoin Main Dashboard“, and copying the URL e.g. https://1upcoin.com/donate/*yourname* into the twitch panel.
You can find your custom donation link by clicking on ‘Donation link’ on the “1upcoin Main Dashboard“, and copying the URL e.g. https://1upcoin.com/donate/*yourname* into the twitch panel.
After you have completed steps 1 + 2, You can head back to the 1upCoin main dashboard to send a test donation to your Alert Platform, to ensure the alerts are working correctly.
1upcoin is incredibly versatile and functions with all major cryptocurrencies including: (BAT, BTC, BCH, ETH, ETC, LTC, USDC, REP, XLR, XRP, ZEC, and ZRX).
How to accept Twitch ‘Cheer’ Bits
Twitch bits is the native currency ofTwitch. This is another easy way for followers to donate to you with the pushof a button.
“Cheering with Bits shows support for streamers and celebrates the moments you love with the community, all right in chat.
A Cheer is a chat message that uses Bits. Bits emotes can be used one by one, all at once, or anywhere in between. Using many at once shows more support and creates cooler animated emotes” –
Twitch A Cheer is a chat message that uses Bits. Bits emotes can be used one by one, all at once, or anywhere in between. Using many at once shows more support and creates cooler animated emotes” –
“Twitch Bits” can be bought by viewers of your channel, using either Amazon or PayPal payment Methods.
Followers are incentivised to use Bits other than standard PayPal as Twitch will reward them with special “Cheer Chat Badges” next to their name in the chat.
Followers are incentivised to use Bits other than standard PayPal as Twitch will reward them with special “Cheer Chat Badges” next to their name in the chat.
Here are some more things you need to know:
- Each cheer bit is equal to 1 US cent. One hundred bits is equal to $1.00 etc.
- Followers can send bits by either selecting the cheer emote in the chat entry window, or by typing cheer(insert amount) into the chat. e.g. cheer1000
- All cheer bits are sent to the channel that you are watching, and not the people on the channel, (in the case of co-hosting).
- Once your channel has received the $100 threshold in “Cheer bits”. Amazon will issue an automatic pay-out.
- Twitch automatically enables cheering for all new Affiliates and Partners. If you are not yet an affiliate you will be unable to receive bits.
How to Encourage Your Twitch Viewers to Donate
Now that you are able to accept Twitch donations, you might be wondering how to incentivise your viewers to actually make one. You are providing them with hours of free entertainment after all!
Viewers generally don’t like it when Twitch streamers keep reminding them to donate, or have stuff like ‘Please donate!’ on their overlay (which can be very off-putting). There are other ways you can go about encouraging people to donate to you.
Here are just a few:
Create a solid following
The best way to achieve this is by streaming consistently, and providing high quality content that your audience wants to watch. When you build up regular viewers, you are much more likely to have people appreciate your work, and in return be rewarded for your actions.
Show your passion
If people can see that you really enjoy doing what you love, and that you’re not just in it for the money, then naturally they will be more inclined to donate to you. The passion that is brought by a person in love with their work yields a better product and happier workers.
Be thankful
If you do receive a donation from a follower, be sure to show your gratitude, and acknowledge the person who sent it to you. Sometimes this can be difficult if you are in the middle of playing a game, but it’s especially important for a large amount. If you have to stop playing then stop.
Use custom emotes
These are animated images that will pop-up on your overlay whenever you receive an event such as a Sub/ Tip/ Cheer/ Follow. Again, this will help you to connect with your audience, and increase the channels entertainment value.
Use a recent donor widget
You’ve probably noticed on some channels that the top donator and the most recent donator is displayed on the stream. If you are using Stream labs OBS, this can be achieved by adding a Donor widget to your overlay. Your audience will love to see their names on the screen.
Create donation goals
Setting tangible goals, whether this is to yourself or charities, can help your audience members visualize where their contributions are going and encourage others to participate. You’re viewers will often be more accepting of a donation goal, when it comes to putting the ideal to donate their heads.
Frequently asked questions:
Can you donate money on Twitch Mobile?
Yes, you can buy bits and donate themthrough the chat by typing “cheer****”, or you can head to the “dashboard” of thestreamer that you are currently watching and click on their donate button.
Are Twitch donations taxable?
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Yes despite their name; Twitch donations willcount as part of your yearly income. Other “Donations” are only tax-free fornon-profit organisations.
How much does Twitch take from donations?
Twitch does not take any income from third-party services such as PayPal, as this goes directly through the streamer. They do however take up to a 40% commission for donations made via Twitch bits.
How long do donations take on Twitch?
This is dependent upon the donation method you receive. Donations through PayPal should be received instantly. Debit or credit card transactions can take a couple of days. All money from Twitch, e.g. bits and subs will be paid out 45 days after reaching the $100 threshold.
Are Twitch donations real money?
Yes, donations from third-party services such as PayPal, Unit Pay and Skrill are all paid with real money. Twitch bits can be bought with real money, and are then worth 1 cent for each bit.
What is the highest Twitch donation?
In January 2019, Twitch streamer “ExoticChaotic” received a whopping $75,000 from “@KingMascotTV” during his Fortnite Stream.
Can you get donations on Twitch without being a partner?
Anyone can receive standard donations on Twitch, however Twitch “cheer” bits are only made available for Twitch Affiliates and Partners.
How do I enable bits?
All Twitch Partners and Affiliates can enable Cheering on their channels. Cheer settings are located in the Dashboard > Affiliate / Partner Settings > Bits & Cheering. Cheering is now automatically enabled for all new Affiliates and Partners.
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What percent of donations does twitch take?
Twitch does not take a percentage of income from third-party services, as this goes directly through the streamer. They do take up to a 40% commission on all donations made via Twitch bits.
How much does a streamer make per bit?
A Twitch Streamer will make 1 cent per bit. This means 100 bits is equal to $1.00, and 10,000 bits is equal to $100.00, etc.
How much are Twitch “Cheer” Bits worth?
Cost | Discount | |
---|---|---|
100 | $1.40 | |
500 | $7.00 | |
1500 | $19.95 | 5% |
5000 | $64.40 | 8% |
10,000 | $126.00 | 10% |
25,000 | $308.00 | 12% |
How much is 1000 Bits on twitch?
1000 Twitch “Cheer” Bits is $14.00.
How much does 10000 Bits cost on twitch?
10,000 Twitch “Cheer” Bits is $126.00, this includes a %10 discount.
How much is 25000 Bits in twitch?
25,000 Twitch “Cheer” Bits is $308.00, this includes a %12 discount.
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Learn how to begin earning monetary rewards through Twitch donations
Introduction
Donations are a way that streamers can begin earning money while they run their show. If you are wondering how to set up donations on Twitch then this guide is here to help.
How do Twitch donations work?
As a streamer grows his/her’s channel and viewership they may look for several ways to begin monetizing their stream.
Streamers typically create a Twitch donation button that is added to a panel and displayed on their channel’s bio. The goal of this button is to grab a viewer’s attention and convey to them why they should donate money.
Why do people donate on Twitch?
A common reason why people donate on Twitch usually is due to them discovering a streamer whom they enjoy and wish to see their channel grow by supporting them.
Streamers who create and maintain a positive community and seem to have a bright future on Twitch tend to earn a good amount of donations as viewers wish to further help them improve the quality of their content.
At times a streamer may offer additional incentives for their viewers to donate. This may include merchandise which viewers can earn when they donate, donation tiers with special privileges on their stream, and even fundraisers or charity events for good causes.
How to donate to Twitch Streamers
Look in the stream channel’s bio and find their donation button. Reading the provided information should allow you to understand what payment method they accept. You may also click it which will bring you directly to the payment option.
How to set up a donation button on Twitch
In this guide, we will be showing you how to get started setting up donations with Donorbox on your Twitch channel.
Setting up your button with Donorbox
- Save your custom donate image for Twitch or use the provided Donorbox button.
- Head to Twitch and go to your channel where you’ll need to click on “Edit Panels” to create your Twitch donation panel.
- Click on the large “+” sign and upload the chosen image for your button
- Head to Donorbox and copy the “secure donations page” link which is located under the “Campaigns” section.
- Paste the link into the “Image Links To” field and type in a description and title.
- Save it and you are ready to go!
How to make your donation button look good
Table games with best odds. A donation button should be eye-catching and communicate a convincing message to viewers on why they should donate.
Having basic photo editing and design skills can help you create a great and free Twitch donate button! However, if you do not have these skills you may want to ask a friend to help you design one or hire a freelancer on Fiverr.
You can also head over to NerdorDie and Behance which offer free Twitch donation button design packs to help get you started.
Be sure to set audio to your donation alert box to delight your donors. There are several alert boxes that display customizable text on your stream if a viewer does a certain action such as follow or donate.
To add audio to your alert box first locate where the “alert box widgets” are. Then locate the box for the specific action you want to edit, for this example edit the donations alert box.
You should see an option to edit the audio for this alert box, click on it and load your custom audio file, save it and you are all set.
Examples of a good donation button
A finished donation button panel will typically look similar to the one in Pewdiepie’s bio below.
This button really pops out and communicates a thoughtful message.
Here is an intriguing background design along with text right in the graphic
A bit of a simpler design but with an attractive background that matches the channel’s theme.
Pro tip: The amount of effort you put into the button’s design, as well as the rest of your channel, may impact its success.
Setting up PayPal and other methods for donations on Twitch
If you wish to use PayPal for your donation option then in this section we will show you how to set up a PayPal donation button on Twitch.
To begin first head over to PayPal and create an account if you do not have one.
Once you have an account you have two routes you may proceed with:
- Putting your associated PayPal email into your channel’s description
- Creating a Paypal.me link which can be set up with your button
A Paypal.me link allows viewers to donate money without going to the main PayPal site to wire money to you, which is what they’d need to do with your email address.
The PayPal.me link has a simpler process along with easy-to-follow directions.
During your streams be sure to mention your PayPal option for donations and where it is located in your stream’s bio.
When adding your custom button to your channel’s bio be sure to switch on panel editing and upload the button graphic to the new panel. Then fill out the panel’s title and description fields along with adding the PayPal.me link to the “Image Links To” field.
Viewers that notice the button and click it will be brought to PayPal to complete the transaction.
Pros
- No need to give out personal banking info.
- Only an email is needed to send and receive funds after an account is made.
- PayPal.me link allows for faster transactions.
Cons
- Vulnerable to chargebacks.
- Has a commission fee (2.9%) when payments are received.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
It is also possible for viewers to donate on Twitch using Bitcoin, Ether, and other cryptocurrencies. With the growing popularity of cryptocurrency, some viewers have preferred to use the digital currency as an alternative method to PayPal.
Cryptocurrency may make certain individuals feel safer when making transactions due to there being fewer paper trails and risks of having their identity exposed.
At one time Twitch allowed Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to be used as donations to streamers. Twitch has since removed this option.
It is still possible for streamers to receive cryptocurrency payments by putting their wallet address into their stream’s bio (more on that below).
Setting Up Crypto Donations On Twitch
First, you will need to get a virtual wallet. A few options include Coinbase, Bitpay, and Jaxx wallets.
Locate your wallet’s address which will be a random string of numbers and letters. Copy the address and head to your Twitch account.
Paste the wallet address under your donation section and provide the accepted cryptocurrencies in the description. It is important to let viewers know what cryptocurrencies are accepted because if an unsupported currency is sent to your wallet it will fail to transfer.
Twitch Bits and cheers
Cheers are a virtual currency that is purchasable on Twitch using Amazon Payments. Some individuals may prefer this method due to not having to transfer money directly to a streamer.
Streamers have the ability to turn on cheer donations once they reach partner status.
A viewer can donate to a streamer by sending them cheers which are valued at 1 cent per cheer.
Twitch will allow the streamer to cash out 100 cheers at a time (1 dollar per 100 cheers).
Pro Tip: Try not to overwhelm your viewers with lots of payment options by just sticking to one!
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Pros
- Limited paper trails that cybercriminals can retrieve.
- Your identity is better protected.
- Growing in acceptance and popularity.
Cons
- If your wallet is hacked there is little to no methods of retrieving your funds.
- Many retailers and businesses still do not accept it as a form of payment.
- Considered unstable in terms of value.
Ways to encourage your audience to donate
Mentioning your donation options might not always be enough. You need to use certain tactics to help convince users to donate.
Keep some of these tips in mind to not just get donations but also keep your donors happy:
- Create incentives for viewers to donate like donor tiers, special chat rooms, and exclusive merchandise
- Thank donors live on stream
- Add widgets that show the last donors on your stream
- Have a list of donors on your stream
- Create a goal that you are trying to get funded using donations and display the progress through a donation bar or counter on Twitch
- Add custom alerts when a viewer donates
- Make sure the message in your donation panel will convince viewers to donate.
- Hold fundraisers and events for a good cause
Pro Tip: Always be transparent with what your intent with the donations will be.
Managing your donation activity
Donations is a common practice on Twitch and viewers or streamers should feel fine with accepting or sending donations.
Donations are a key way for small channels to earn revenue, so giving donations really helps small channels start to grow.
Once a streamer becomes a Twitch Affiliate or Partner they can then get started with enabling Twitch subscriptions.
A subscription to a channel allows for the streamer to earn a concurrent source of revenue, while the subscriber can earn perks, such as exclusive emoticons.
Are Twitch donations taxable?
As a streamer you are considered a sole proprietor, making you responsible for paying any taxes on the donations you earn.
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Streamers in the USA have a progressive rate of tax, which means that the more you earn the more you will have to pay. Each country will have its own differing system so it is important to research how much money to set aside to pay.
Conduct your own research regarding your country’s taxation laws in order to determine how much of your donation money you’ll need to pay tax on.
Pro Tip: Have your taxes for your stream prepared a month in advance.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that WEARE NOT TAX EXPERTS! Be sure to consult with a professional
Preventing donation chargebacks & spotting fake donations
A chargeback occurs when a donor transfers money to a streamer using PayPal. The donor will then rescind their payment by filing a complaint against the streamer requesting their money back.
Since the payment made to the streamer was as a donation and not for a good or service it tends to be easy for the donor to receive their money back.
How To Send Fake Donations On Twitch
These “fake donations” are a type of trolling that viewers with bad intentions do. This trick involves a large sum of money, sometimes in the 1000s or even 100,000s, being sent to a streamer only for the chargeback to be filed. This results in the streamer losing that large sum of money within a few weeks to months.
Some precautions a streamer may want to consider to prevent chargebacks from occurring would be to not use Paypal but to accept donations through Twitch Bits (cheers) or cryptocurrency.
Fake Donations On Twitch
If you wish to use PayPal as your means to accept donations it would probably be best to immediately refund any large donations that seem sketchy to you, especially if they came from a viewer you are not familiar with.
How To Send Fake Donations On Twitch
Watch out for: Regardless of any disclaimers or preventive measures you may take to avoid chargebacks, there will likely be a risk of receiving one when accepting donations with PayPal.
Pro Tip: You can expose trolls by asking them if the sent donation is real.
Conclusion
Creating a donation button is only a small part of the process. You, as a streamer, need to articulate the value you can offer to your audience to convince them to donate.
Being aware of the various payment methods at hand and potential risks of receiving donations will make you a much more savvy streamer.
If you are prepared to help other streamers learn more about donations then be sure to share this article.