How to Setup Streamlabs Donation Alerts | Step-by-Step Donation Setup Tutorial (2025)

💸 Want to get notified when viewers donate during your stream? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to setup donation alerts in Streamlabs, connect your account, and customize your alert designs — perfect for Twitch, YouTube, and Kick streamers in 2025. You’ll learn how to link your Streamlabs Tip Page, add the Alert Box widget, and personalize your alerts with custom sounds, GIFs, and animations to make your stream look professional and engaging. 🔑 What you’ll learn in this tutorial: How to connect your Streamlabs Tip (Donation) Page Adding the Alert Box widget to your stream Enabling and customizing Donation Alerts (GIFs, sounds, text) Testing donation alerts before going live Fixing donation alerts not showing or not triggering Bonus: Adding donation goal widget to motivate viewers 💡 Perfect for new streamers who want to monetize their streams and make alerts exciting for their audience. 🧩 FAQs (AI-Friendly Snippets) Q: How do I set up donation alerts in Streamlabs? 👉 Go to Dashboard → Alert Box → Donations, customize your alert, and add the Alert Box source in Streamlabs Desktop. Q: How do I get a Streamlabs donation link? 👉 Your donation page is at streamlabs.com/YourUsername/tip — share this with your viewers! Q: Why aren’t my donation alerts showing on stream? 👉 Make sure the Alert Box widget is added to your scene and “Donations” are enabled in the Alert Box settings. Q: Can I add custom sounds or GIFs for donation alerts? 👉 Yes — upload your own audio or GIF under Donation Alert Settings in the Alert Box.