How to Easily Set Up Donations on Twitch with Streamlabs

ByJim Miller

Streaming on platforms like Twitch can be a great way to make some extra money through donations. Whether you're a Twitch partner or just starting out, setting up donations can provide a steady stream of income. One popular option to facilitate donations is Streamlabs, a third-party app that allows you to set up donations on Twitch for free. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of setting up donations on Twitch using Streamlabs.

Pre-Requisites to Setting Up Twitch Donations

To set up donations on Twitch, you need to meet certain criteria. These criteria include streaming for more than 25 hours in 30 days, streaming for at least 12 days in the past 30 days, and having an average of at least 75 viewers on your streams. If you don't meet these conditions, don't worry! You can still set up donations using Streamlabs immediately and for free.

How to Set Up Donations on Streamlabs

Streamlabs is a great alternative to Twitch's native donation option because it doesn't take any cut from your donations. Follow these steps to set up donations using Streamlabs:

  1. Visit the Streamlabs website and click on the “Login” option at the top right corner.
  2. Log in using your Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook account. It doesn't matter which service you use to log in.
  3. Once you're logged in, you'll be taken to the Streamlabs Dashboard. Click on the “Settings” option in the left sidebar.
  4. On the Settings page, you'll find the “Donation Settings” section. Connect your preferred payment method, such as Paypal, Credit Card, or Skrill, to Streamlabs by clicking on the respective button.
  5. Follow the instructions to log in to your payment accounts and connect them to Streamlabs.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up donations using Streamlabs. Now you can connect Streamlabs with your Twitch or any other streaming service you use.

Using Streamlabs Donations on Twitch

If you're using Twitch, follow these steps to integrate Streamlabs donations into your Twitch profile:

  1. After connecting your payment method on Streamlabs, your tip page will be available at streamlabs.com/USERNAME. Replace “USERNAME” with your own username.
  2. Copy this URL and go to your Twitch profile. Click on your profile picture at the top right corner and select the “Channel” option.
  3. On the Channel page, go to the “About” tab and enable the “Edit Panels” toggle.
  4. Click on the plus icon to add a new panel to your Twitch profile.
  5. Select “Add a Text or Image Panel”.
  6. On the newly created panel, click on “Add Image”. You can find donation Twitch Panels online or create your own using Twitch panel makers or panel templates.
  7. Paste the URL you copied from Streamlabs into the “Image Links to” section.
  8. Click “Submit” to save your changes.

That's it! You have successfully added a Streamlabs donation panel to your Twitch profile. When viewers click on the donation panel while watching your Twitch streams, they will be redirected to your Streamlabs tipping page to make a payment.

How to Manage Donations in Streamlabs

Streamlabs provides various customization options for managing donations. You can change the currency, set minimum and maximum donation amounts, suggest donation amounts, and even enable a leaderboard for donations. To configure these settings, go to the Streamlabs dashboard in your browser and navigate to “Settings > Donation Settings > Settings”.

How to Customize the Tip Page

To customize your tipping page on Streamlabs, you need to be a Streamlabs Prime member, which costs $19 per month. If you're already a Prime subscriber, go to the Streamlabs dashboard and navigate to “Themes and Overlays > Tip Page Themes”. From there, you can select a theme and customize your tipping page. You can add videos, merch, a leaderboard, a contact form, a social media feed, a Discord server invite link, and even customize the page to match your website if you're using it for collecting donations.

Collecting Donations on Twitch Using Streamlabs

In the Streamlabs dashboard, you'll find the “Tip History” section in the sidebar, where you can track all the tips and donations you've received. You can also check the monthly tips section to see all your monthly donations and the My Members menu to see the members who have enabled recurring payments. In addition to donations, Streamlabs also offers Streamlabs OBS, a tool that simplifies your streaming experience.

Setting up donations on Twitch using Streamlabs is a straightforward process that allows you to start collecting donations easily. Follow the steps outlined in this article, and you'll be well on your way to monetizing your Twitch streams. Happy streaming!