At a glance
- Viewers suggest a YouTube video from your page.
- You play, skip or remove every request.
- A player in OBS as a browser source.
- Settings to limit what can be suggested.
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Media and song requests under your control
Video requests make a stream interactive: viewers suggest a clip or a song and you play it when it suits you. With DonoLink, requests land in a queue you manage from your dashboard; nothing plays without your approval.
Turn on video requests
- Open the Media tab in the overlay studio.
- Set the request queue options.
- Add the media player to your OBS scene.
- Share your request page with chat.
How requests work
The viewer opens your request page, pastes a YouTube link and sends it. It appears in the Media tab of your dashboard. You choose when to play it; the video shows in the player in your OBS scene and leaves the queue when it ends.
Stay in control
To avoid surprises:
- Nothing plays automatically: you start every video.
- Skip or remove a request in one click.
- Stop the player at any time.
- Adjust queue options in the media settings.
Copyright
Playing copyrighted music or videos can lead to takedowns under Twitch, YouTube or Kick rules. Check your platform's rules and favour content you are allowed to broadcast. Mute anything doubtful in OBS.
Combine with donations
Video requests complement donations well: they create a shared moment. Donations trigger your alerts and move your goal. Both are managed from the same dashboard.
Tell chat when requests are open and when they are closed, for example only during a dedicated segment. Clear rules keep the queue fun and stop it from taking over the stream.
Frequently asked questions
Do videos play automatically?
No. You start every request from your dashboard, and you can skip or remove it.
Which videos can be suggested?
YouTube videos, through their link. Follow your platform's copyright rules.
Does the player cost anything?
No. The player and request queue are free with your DonoLink account.
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- StreamElements alternative
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- Top donors leaderboard
- Chat overlay for OBS
- Follow, sub and raid alerts
- Donation message moderation
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- Customise your donation page
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