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How to receive donations on Twitch

Twitch offers Bits and subscriptions, but no button to donate money directly to a streamer. That is why most streamers add an external donation link. Here is how to set it up properly with DonoLink, from link to on-screen alert.

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At a glance

A donation link for your Twitch panels and chat commands.
Alerts for donations, follows, subs, raids and bits in OBS.
3.5% DonoLink fee per donation, no subscription.
Viewers donate from their phone without an account.

Set up Twitch donations

Create your DonoLink page and connect Stripe.
Connect your Twitch channel for event alerts.
Add the alerts in OBS and test them.
Add your link to a panel and a chat command.

How to donate on Twitch as a viewer

Open the donation link shared by the streamer in their channel panels or chat. Check that the name and profile match the creator you want to support. On their DonoLink page, choose an amount and an optional message, then select one of the methods shown at checkout. You do not need a DonoLink account.

On mobile, open the same link in your phone's browser. If you cannot find it, ask the streamer or a moderator where their donation page is. Wait for payment confirmation before trying again: a missing on-screen alert does not prove that payment failed. Bits and subscriptions are separate forms of support handled by Twitch.

Bits, subscriptions and direct donations

Bits and subscriptions run through Twitch, which keeps a share and pays out on its schedule. A direct donation runs through your own page: the viewer chooses the amount and the payment is created on your connected Stripe account. The two complement each other.

Where to place your link on Twitch

Make it easy to find:

A "Donate" panel below the player with a clear image.
A chat command such as !donate that replies with your link.
A QR code in a corner of your scene for viewers on TV or console.
Your title or welcome message when you have a special goal.

Show donations on screen

Add the DonoLink alerts browser source in OBS. Every donation triggers the alert you choose for its amount, with sound, animation and optional text-to-speech. Connect your Twitch channel as well to show follows, subs, raids and bits in the same queue.

Payments and fees

Viewers pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and local methods per country (e.g. BLIK in Poland, Satispay in Italy, Swish in Sweden). Local methods appear once Stripe has activated them for your account. DonoLink charges 3.5% per successful donation; Stripe separately charges its fees to the creator. Viewers may cover the DonoLink fee if they wish.

Frequently asked questions

How do I donate on Twitch on mobile?

Open the streamer's official donation link in your phone's browser. Check the profile, choose an amount, add an optional message and use an available payment method. You do not need a DonoLink account. Wait for confirmation before repeating the payment.

Does Twitch allow donation links?

Yes, many streamers show an external donation link in their channel panels. Always follow Twitch's current rules.

Do donations replace Bits?

No, they complement them. Bits run through Twitch; a DonoLink donation is paid on your connected Stripe account.

What does a DonoLink donation cost?

DonoLink charges 3.5% per successful donation, no subscription. Stripe separately charges its processing fees to the creator's account.

Can I also show follows and subs?

Yes. Connect your Twitch channel in DonoLink to show follows, subs, gifted subs, raids and bits.

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