Adding a Donate Button to Your Live Stream

BoxCast allows you to add a donate button in the description of your live stream anywhere you use the BoxCast embed code.

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Written by Mindy Worley
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BoxCast allows you to add a donate button in the description of your live stream anywhere you use the BoxCast embed code. It looks like this:

You can set up this Donate button to be linked with BoxCast's donation service or your own third party giving service- it's up to you!

How to set up Donate button

Go to the BoxCast Streaming Dashboard, Settings, then the Preferences tab. You'll see a section that says Ticketing and Donations.

Click on Edit, and fill out the information to enable donations. Choose Show Donations Button Below Video to allow the donate button to be embedded on your website embed and on boxcast.tv links.

You'll fill out your donation notification email and can enter a custom donation message to your viewers. If you want to link to a third-party donation service (External Site), you will click on the External Site tab and enter your link there.

If you use BoxCast's donation service, it will pop up over the broadcast like this.

If you link to an external destination, the link will open in a separate window.

Donation Widget FAQs

What are the processing fees?

The fees with BoxCast's donation service are 6%. There is an option for the donator to check that will allow them to cover the fees for your organization.

How do I get paid?

Payments are sent out quarterly to the address we have on file.

Can I use another service with BoxCast's Donate button?

Absolutely. See the instructions above for how to add a link to a third-party giving site.

How do I know when I receive a donation?

If you're using our donation service, we'll email you! To change the email receiving these notifications, go to the BoxCast Streaming Dashboard, Settings, Preferences tab, and edit the Ticketing and Donation section.

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