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How to Set Up Donations on YouTube | Connect Donation to YouTube | 2023 | OBS | DonationAlerts

0h 13m video Published Apr 22, 2023 Transcribed Jul 20, 2026 R Relitiss
Beginner 4 min read For: Beginner streamers on YouTube who want to set up donations using DonationAlerts and OBS.
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This video provides a step-by-step guide on setting up donations for YouTube streams using DonationAlerts and OBS Studio. The creator walks through configuring widgets, alerts, and donation pages, including customization of GIFs, sounds, and minimum donation amounts.

[00:03]
Introduction to Donation Setup

The video explains how to set up donations for a stream using DonationAlerts.

[00:17]
Logging into DonationAlerts

Login via YouTube and select the platform (e.g., YouTube).

[01:26]
Widgets and Notification Tab

Use the notification tab for widgets; avoid creating multiple groups. Group 1 is for donations on stream.

[02:10]
Configuring Group Settings

Set duration to 9 seconds, background color (leave default), voice (male/random), speech volume 50%, minimum amount 10 hryvnia.

[02:57]
Customizing GIF and Sound

Choose a GIF (e.g., SpongeBob) and sound for donation alerts. Save each setting.

[03:47]
Embedding Link in OBS

Copy the embed link from DonationAlerts, add a browser source in OBS, paste the link, and center the widget.

[04:32]
Adding Variations for Different Amounts

Create variations for different donation amounts (e.g., 50 hryvnia) with different GIFs and sounds.

[06:12]
Subscription Notifications

Set up subscription notifications similarly with image type, GIF, and sound.

[07:08]
Fundraising Setup

Create a fundraising goal (e.g., 5000 hryvnia) with a title and end date.

[08:55]
Top Donor Widget

Add a top donor widget with running line or list display, copy embed link, add to OBS.

[10:38]
Donation Page Link

Copy the donation page link to share in stream description. Set minimum amounts per currency.

[12:42]
Withdrawal Methods

Withdrawal options include Umani and PayPal with different minimum amounts (e.g., 20 hryvnia).

The video concludes by emphasizing the simplicity of the setup process and encourages viewers to use the provided link to support the channel.

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Tutorial Checklist

1 00:17 Go to DonationAlerts website and login via YouTube.
2 01:26 Navigate to the notification tab; use Group 1 for donations.
3 02:10 Click gear icon to configure group: set duration 9 seconds, background color default, voice male/random, speech volume 50%, minimum amount 10 hryvnia.
4 02:57 Choose a GIF and sound for the donation alert; save each.
5 03:47 Click 'Show embed link', copy it, then in OBS add a browser source and paste the link.
6 04:32 Optionally add variations for different donation amounts with different GIFs and sounds.
7 06:12 Set up subscription notifications similarly with image type, GIF, and sound.
8 07:08 Create a fundraising goal: set title, goal amount, and end date.
9 08:55 Add a top donor widget: choose running line or list, copy embed link, add to OBS.
10 10:38 Copy the donation page link to share in stream description; set minimum amounts per currency.

Study Flashcards (5)

What is the recommended duration for donation alerts?

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9 seconds.

02:10

What is the minimum donation amount set in the video?

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10 hryvnia.

02:45

How do you add a donation widget to OBS?

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Copy the embed link from DonationAlerts, add a browser source in OBS, and paste the link.

03:47

What are the two withdrawal methods mentioned?

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Umani and PayPal.

12:42

What is the minimum withdrawal amount for Umani?

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20 hryvnia.

13:16

💡 Key Takeaways

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Alert Duration Setting

Specifies a concrete setting (9 seconds) for optimal viewer experience.

02:10
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Minimum Donation Amount

Sets a low threshold (10 hryvnia) to encourage small donations.

02:45
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Embedding in OBS

Key technical step to integrate donation alerts into live stream.

03:47
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Fundraising Goal Setup

Demonstrates how to create a goal-driven donation campaign.

07:08
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Withdrawal Methods

Provides practical information on how to access donated funds.

12:42

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[00:03] we'll talk. Actually, how to set up donations on a stream or just donations for it to be thrown in. For this, we need a website before our Eller,

[00:17] click to start using, you can change the language here if you have change the language here if you have English or start using English or start using Login via YouTube. Let's say you can, so

[00:30] you will have this window, select the platform on which we will, for example, select the platform on which we will, for example, YouTube

[01:26] important thing. That is, these are widgets, a notification tab. don't need to create more. Because some create groups there, 3, 4, 5, and so on, there is

[01:40] create groups there, 3, 4, 5, and so on, there is no need to do this. Just here, group 1 is our donations on the stream, that is, well, we are streaming, we are shown, let's say, a we are streaming, we are shown, let's say, a

[01:57] test message. Now we have a message like this, set up donations, we need to click the gear

[02:10] the gear and set up the basic settings for group 1, set the duration of the room to 9 seconds, I set the background color, we don't change it, we don't change it at all if something Changed here, click

[02:25] save, be sure to be sure to color the background, we don't change the voice, you can set it to male, randomly,

[02:45] and the speech volume is 50 percent, I wish, and the minimum amount, I set 10 hryvnia and also click save. If you set a different amount,

[02:57] then go to the image, here you choose the gif itself, which gif will be displayed when you donate, I chose this SpongeBob,

[03:12] click save, we also choose the sound, that is,

[03:29] connected, I don't know, that is, listen, choose which one we like, ours, and be sure not to forget the save button, of course, then here, in principle, you don't need to do anything, click Save all, then you. That is,

[03:47] when you're done, saved everything, click show the embed link, it is advisable not to show it to anyone, that is, click and copy, click and copy, then go to the OBS,

[04:02] click the plus sign in the browser. Here you call, let's say, browser. Here you call, let's say, Donat, well,

[04:15] donat, click at home, Donat, and then paste the link,

[04:32] is, let's say you want a variation Let's say, from 50 hryvnia, you will see a different message, a different gif, rubles, hryvnia, dollars. It doesn't

[04:44] matter whether you click Add new variation [music], a variation

[04:58] click the name of the variation, write there click the name of the variation, write there what. Well, here are the

[05:16] the image, that is, the gif, new ones, and the sound, you can choose, n't need to re-insert the link you're setting.

[05:31] setting. That is, you inserted, let's say, [music]. Here it is, I get a window, you put this link, the window appeared, you can right-click it

[05:45] in the middle, then convert it and center it on the screen. Click it, you have it exactly in the center of the screen, you

[06:00] exactly in the center of the screen, you put it so that, let's say, like this.

[06:12] who subscribed, the group,

[06:32] subscription notification. But this will automatically be the image type, put the gif again, Well, which will be displayed, and the sound, that

[06:44] is, click save. YouTube sponsors are done in the same way, it's clear Then If you want to, say, raise funds for some kind of fundraising, say, like this, then Well,

[07:08] even now you can probably see it in the course, but I can't see it,

[07:21] here's the link to the editing program in the description, throw it in if you don't mind Well, I'm collecting because I would like

[07:36] to try another [music] write a title, that is, well, blah-blah-blah there or Well, write it on the

[07:49] blah-blah-blah there or Well, write it on the computer, it doesn't matter, the collection goal, set there 5000 hryvnia or dollars rubles How do you start the collection there, that is, you can set, say, start with 200 I don't

[08:05] know if You're afraid that he will ask me Well, and finish the collection If you want it to be permanent until it ends You can just scroll there to the next year and put any number, click add, then it is

[08:21] highlighted below That is, you choose a theme, that is, like this [music], that is, the color

[08:35] [music] There is, you can generally like this, like a bank, it turns out the system settings here do not need to change anything do not need to change anything [music]

[08:55] donors, click inside, inside statistics are not called widgets, write top donor Let's say it Well, I have it written,

[09:09] the description, don't change the background color either, you do n't necessarily need to change it, then the data type, n't necessarily need to change it, then the data type, [music] time period there for all time for the

[09:25] current Stream for all time, let's say, set the display mode, it's better set the display mode, it's better to set a running line or a list Well, I'll set, let's say, a running line,

[09:43] can choose, let's say Which one Here's the color What will it be like to and show the embed link, copy, go to,

[09:59] copy, go to, press the browser, write, write,

[10:13] press OK, paste the link and place it somewhere

[10:38] copy it, you go and you can donate to me, here, choose your nickname or send anonymously [music] So, well, the number here, it seems to be nothing, in short, write the amount in euros, there are

[10:56] in short, write the amount in euros, there are dollars, rubles, lira, fundraising, you can choose the editing program Here's the one I have, press send Well, you need to link a card there

[11:14] [music] also, that is, well, in this link, copy and paste in in the description of the stream or video, as under this

[11:29] in in the description of the stream or video, as under this video there will be a link to my Donate, you can set any amount Well, really, mine costs from 10, that is

[11:42] Well, mine costs now, I'll show you [music] [music] the amounts are in rubles, 20 hryvnia, 20, that is Well, let's

[11:55] the amounts are in rubles, 20 hryvnia, 20, that is Well, let's do it like this Well, no Okay, let's do it like this do it like this Well, no Okay, let's do it like this [music] that is in dollars

[12:10] here Save, that is, with each currency, the minimum amount for sending currency, the minimum amount for sending messages, which will be with voiceover, messages, which will be with voiceover, I have a minimum of 10 hryvnia, that is Well,

[12:28] [music] Well, in principle, there is nothing even Well, in principle, there is nothing even complicated here, a page of donors Well, there is nothing here, complicated here, a page of donors Well, there is nothing here,

[12:42] choose a I haven't added one yet That is, for everyone It seems the commission is different And the minimum

[12:57] withdrawal amount here is [music] Umani

[13:16] PayPal, that is, here is the minimum withdrawal amount, that is, here you have 20 hryvnia for a donation You can already withdraw, but they are automatic They are revealed in a day or I don't remember how much is easy here everything is easy so let's

[13:32] easy here everything is easy so let's all say goodbye to you was Alex All bye

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