So, you’ve heard about Kick, the new streaming platform that’s creating quite a buzz and giving Twitch some serious competition. If you’re reading this blog, you are already aware of Kick’s potential and eager to explore how to maximize your earnings by setting up donations on Kick. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into Kick, the fresh-faced contender in the streaming world, and show you step-by-step how to set up donations and display donation alerts using overlays on this platform. It’s an incredible opportunity to monetize your streams and create an immersive experience for your viewers. By the end of this blog, you’ll be well-equipped to take donations via kick.
Table of contents:
Creating an account on Kick:
Create Your Kick Channel
- Visit Kick’s Website: Go to kick.com to get started.
- Access Your Creator Dashboard: Click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select “Creator Dashboard.”
- Begin a New Stream: Inside the Creator Dashboard, click “Edit Stream Info.”
- Add Details About Your Stream: Give your stream a title, choose its category, language, and age group (if needed), then click “Save.”
- Find Your Stream Key: In the Creator Dashboard, go to “Settings” and select “Stream Key.”
- Copy Your Stream URL: Scroll down to find your Stream URL and Stream Key. Copy the Stream URL; you’ll need it for your streaming software.
Now that you’ve created your Kick account and are prepared to go live, it’s time to set up OBS, the essential tool that enables you to live-stream your content on Kick. In the next section, we’ll explore how to configure OBS for live streaming on Kick
How to receive donations on Kick?
Step 1: Create a donation panel:
Inside your Kick channel, you’ll discover panels. Start by clicking on “Edit Panel.” Now, you can create a panel with a title such as “Donate” or “Support Me.” Choose an image, and then insert your CheckYa PayMe Link.
Step 2: Add your CheckYa PayMe link:
To add your CheckYa PayMe link:
- Go to your CheckYa profile at https://checkya.com/profile.
- Click on the eye icon to view your profile.
- Find and click on the “PayMe” button.
- You’ll see your donations page; copy the URL.
- Now, paste this URL into your Kick Panel.
Step 3: Provide a brief description:
Include a short description to tell your viewers why they should support you. After that, simply click on “Update.” Once you start live streaming, your viewers will see this donation panel on your channel. Congratulations, you’re all set to receive donations via Kick!
Now, let’s explore how to display alerts when someone donates to you while you’re live streaming.
How to Set up OBS for Streaming?
Open Broadcaster Software(OBS) is a free and open-source software used for capturing, streaming, and recording audio and video content from various sources, such as webcams, desktop screens, and external devices. It’s widely used by content creators and streamers to produce live broadcasts and video recordings for various platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Kick, Rumble, etc. In the following we’ll walk you through the steps to set up OBS for live streaming.
Step 1: Download and install OBS. Go to the OBS website https://obsproject.com and download the software for your operating system. Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install OBS.
Step 2: Configure OBS for streaming. Open the OBS and go to the “Settings” menu at the bottom right corner.
Step 3: In the “Stream” tab, select the “Custom” as the service. And add the Streaming Key and the url that you copied from Kick.
Step 4: In the “Output” tab, choose your preferred video bitrate, audio bitrate, video resolution and FPS you want to use. and save your settings.
Step 5: Set up your Scene. Click on the “Scenes” tab and create a new scene. You can think of a scene as a visual template that can show various elements on screen to your audience.
Step 6: Add your sources to the scene. Sources refers to your source of video and audio content (game capture, window capture, webcam, etc.) that is used in the OBS to create a livestream.
Step 7: Test your stream. In the main OBS window, click on the “Start Streaming” button. Open your Kick channel and verify that your stream is live and functioning properly.
Step 8: Adjust and optimize your stream. Tweak your OBS settings (bitrate, resolution, FPS, etc.) to optimize your stream quality. Monitor your stream for issues such as dropped frames or buffering, and adjust your settings accordingly.
That’s it! Now you are ready to stream on Kick. Now let’s look at how you can add CheckYa’s PayMe link on the Kick Panel to receive donations from your fans.
How to display donation alerts on Kick with CheckYa Overlays?
CheckYa Alert overlays are like pop-up notifications that let your viewers know when someone donates during your live stream. These overlays have benefits like engaging your audience, encouraging interaction, and motivating more contributions. You can choose from three overlay styles: Transparent, Light, and Dark. To set up overlays for your Kick live stream, follow these simple steps:
- Visit your CheckYa profile at checkya.com/profile.
- Click on ‘Streaming’ in the left menu.
- Choose the overlay style you prefer and copy the link.
- Open OBS (a popular streaming software) and go to the scene where you want to add the overlay.
- Click the ‘Sources’ box at the bottom and add a new source.
- Name the source and click ‘OK.’
- In the ‘Properties’ window for the browser source, paste the URL of the CheckYa link you want to use as your overlay.
- Click ‘OK’ to save your changes.
- Move the browser source to where you want it on your scene by clicking and dragging.
- When you’re ready to start streaming, click ‘Start Streaming,’ and that’s it! You’re all set.
Now, as viewers make donations, their names and donation amounts will appear on your Kick live streaming screen.
Conclusion:
By following our step-by-step guide, you can set up OBS for live streaming, create a CheckYa PayMe link to receive donations, and use the CheckYa overlay for displaying donation alerts during your Kick live stream. These tools can make your Kick stream more engaging and help you build a dedicated fan community with just a little effort.
