DonoLink Bot · NL
Twitch bot for commands, timers and donations
DonoLink Bot is a Twitch chatbot for custom commands, timers and music requests, alongside your donation page and OBS alerts in one dashboard. Connect your Twitch channel and test the bot in your own chat before going live.
Find the bot under Plugins in your dashboard. If it is not available for your account yet, contact DonoLink before switching tools. A connected channel also needs an active bot connection before commands can respond.
What a Twitch bot adds to your stream
A bot gives consistent answers to questions that come up while you stream. Create commands for your schedule, social links or donation page. Timers share a message at a configured interval, saving moderators from repeatedly pasting the same link. Match the messages to your stream: a short answer with one useful link is easier to use than a long list of promotions.
Connect your channel before adding features
Open Plugins and DonoLink Bot in your dashboard. Connect the channel you actually broadcast on and check the Twitch account selected in the consent window. The bot channel permission is separate from stream event and overlay connections. Twitch has specific permissions for chatbots and moderation. Enable the functions you need, then check the connection status rather than assuming consent alone completed setup.
Keep donations and chat clear
Use your own donation command to direct viewers to your DonoLink page. The chat reply provides directions; payment happens on the donation page. Add donation alerts to OBS as a browser source. If you only need a chatbot, start with commands. If you also want donations, configure payment readiness and create a donation alert variant next.
One dashboard, three different jobs
DonoLink combines a donation page, OBS overlays and a chatbot. Your donation link is for viewers who want to support you financially. A bot command answers a chat message, for example with that public link. An overlay displays an alert in your broadcast. You configure these parts separately but manage them from the same account. A working chat command therefore does not establish that payments or OBS audio are already working.
Start with a small setup
Begin with a donation command, one information command and one timer. Choose who can use each command and set a cooldown to limit repetition. Have timers share useful information such as your schedule or donation link; avoid several messages appearing together. Music requests need their own player and settings. Add them after testing the basics, and use music for which you have the necessary rights.
What to check before each livestream
Test with a real chat message in the connected channel. Check the reply, link and repeated use. Separately make a short OBS recording with a test alert and listen to its audio. To verify the full payment journey, a completed donation must appear in both the dashboard and overlay. If something fails, check the channel connection, bot status and permissions first. Change one setting at a time so you can identify which step fixes the issue.
Donations in your country
For the Netherlands, use donolink.nl. You can offer iDEAL when it is available for your creator account. The standard DonoLink fee is 3.5% per donation; Stripe separately charges €0.29 for iDEAL. Share your own public link and check active payment methods in the dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is a chatbot the same as a donation platform?
No. A chatbot handles chat commands and automated messages. DonoLink adds a public donation page and OBS alerts. Stripe handles payments; the bot itself does not process card details.
Do viewers need a DonoLink account?
Viewers do not need a DonoLink account to donate. Share the public donation link from your dashboard. Do not share overlay URLs, secret keys or account access in chat.
Do all commands work identically on Twitch and YouTube?
Commands and timers use the same bot settings, but permissions, chat connections and platform actions differ. Test each channel separately. A successful Twitch test does not establish that a YouTube livestream works.