How to Set Up Tip Alerts on X Live (Twitter) (2025)
Accept CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, and Ko-fi tips during your X (Twitter) Live streams with automatic alerts.
X (formerly Twitter) has expanded its live streaming capabilities, and creators are increasingly using X Live to connect with audiences. While X has a built-in tipping feature, it's limited and doesn't include on-stream alerts.
External tip alerts via CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, and Ko-fi give you real-time notifications, custom visuals, and significantly better revenue. Here's how to set them up.
X Tips vs External Tips
| Feature | X Built-in Tips | External Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | X Premium / Creator account | None |
| On-Stream Alerts | No | Yes (via OBS) |
| You Keep | Varies by processor | 95-100% |
| Payment Methods | Limited (Stripe, CashApp) | CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, Ko-fi, BMAC |
Setting Up Tip Alerts for X Live
With OBS (Desktop Streaming)
If you stream to X using OBS or third-party tools:
- Set up Stream Alert
Create account → connect Gmail → add payments
- Add browser source to OBS
Paste Stream Alert overlay URL into OBS Browser source
- Stream to X via RTMP or third-party tool
Tips trigger visual + audio alerts on your stream
Mobile X Live
For mobile-only X Live streams, you can't add visual overlays. Instead:
- Pin a tweet with your payment links before going Live
- Use Stream Alert dashboard to track incoming tips
- Verbally thank tippers during the stream
- Include payment links in your X bio
X-Specific Tips
Pin a Tweet Before Going Live
Tweet your payment links and pin it. When you go Live, viewers can easily find your tip info from your profile.
Use X's Built-in CashApp Integration
X has a native CashApp tip feature on profiles. Enable it in addition to Stream Alert for maximum coverage.
Cross-Promote on Your Timeline
Post about your upcoming Live with a reminder about tip options. X's algorithm often boosts Live content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does X Live support custom overlays?
Not natively. You need to use OBS or a third-party streaming tool to add custom tip alert overlays to your X Live stream.
Do I need X Premium for external tips?
No. X Premium is only needed for X's built-in tip feature. External tips via CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal work for any account.
Can I use the same Stream Alert account for X and Twitch?
Yes. One Stream Alert account works across all platforms since it integrates with OBS, not the streaming platform.
Start Accepting Tips on X Live
X Live doesn't have built-in tip alerts. Stream Alert fills that gap with automatic CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal detection. Set up in 5 minutes and start earning.