Setting up alerts is the quickest way to turn a "basic" stream into a professional stream. Whether it's a new follower or a massive donation, these visual cues help you connect with your community.
Here is the no-nonsense guide to getting them running on the two biggest platforms.
1. Connect Your Account
First, log in to a streaming platform like Streamlabs or StreamElements and link your Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook account. This serves as your "control center" where you can customize fonts, sounds, and animations.
2. Setting Up Alerts on Streamlabs
Our stream packs are designed to save you time. You have two ways to get these running:
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Easy Way (One-Click): Simply click the Setup URL included in your download. It will automatically import all the animations and settings directly into your Streamlabs Dashboard.
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Manual Way: 1. Go to your Alert Box settings on Streamlabs.com. 2. Select the alert type (e.g., Follows). 3. Upload the
.webm(video) from the "Alerts" folder in your download. 4. Copy your Widget URL and add it as a Browser Source in OBS.
3. Setting Up Alerts on StreamElements
StreamElements is perfect for keeping your stream running smoothly. Like our other packs, you have options:
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Easy Way (One-Click): Click the .URL provided in your purchase. This will instantly create a new "Alert Overlay" in your StreamElements Gallery with everything pre-configured. Just copy the Overlay URL into OBS as a Browser Source.
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Manual Way:
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Inside the StreamElements Overlay Editor, add a new AlertBox widget.
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Select the alert type and click the Settings (cog icon).
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Upload the
.webmfiles from your download and adjust the timing. -
Copy the Overlay URL from the top of the page and paste it into OBS.
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Where to Get the Best Twitch Alerts?
You have a few options when it comes to branding your stream: If you're looking for high-quality, instant-download notifications, browse our library of professional Twitch alerts
