How to Show UPI Donation Alerts on Facebook Gaming (2026)

Facebook Stars vs Direct UPI: The 30% Problem

Facebook Gaming has its own monetization system called Stars. Viewers buy Stars and send them to streamers during live streams. Sounds great, right? The problem is that Facebook takes approximately 30% of the money.

Here's how it works: a viewer pays ₹75 to buy 100 Stars. When they send those 100 Stars to you, Facebook pays you approximately ₹52 (about $0.01 per Star). That's a massive cut going to Facebook.

With direct UPI donations through Stream Alert, the math is simple:

At ₹50,000/month in donations, you're losing ₹15,000 to Facebook. That money could go towards better equipment, games, or your savings.

How Stream Alert Works with Facebook Gaming

The setup is straightforward:

1. Stream Alert runs on your Android phone and monitors UPI payment notifications
2. When a viewer sends you money via GPay, PhonePe, or Paytm, Stream Alert detects the notification
3. The donation data is sent to a unique browser source URL
4. OBS Studio renders the alert as an overlay on your Facebook Gaming stream
5. Viewers see a professional donation alert with the donor's name and amount

The entire flow happens in seconds — from UPI payment to on-screen alert.

What You Need

• A Facebook Page or Gaming Creator account for streaming
• OBS Studio installed on your PC
• An Android phone with Stream Alert installed
• A UPI app (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, or BharatPe)
• A stable internet connection

Note: Facebook Gaming allows streaming through a Facebook Page (not a personal profile). If you don't have a Page yet, create one: go to facebook.com/pages/create and select "Video Game" as the category.

Step 1: Install Stream Alert on Android

1. Open the Google Play Store on your phone
2. Search for "Stream Alert" or click here to install
3. Install and open the app
4. Complete the quick setup wizard

The app is under 20MB and works on Android 8.0+. No root required.

Step 2: Connect Your UPI App

1. Open Stream Alert → Settings → Notification Access
2. Enable notification access for Stream Alert in Android settings
3. Back in Stream Alert, select the UPI apps you want to monitor:
   • Google Pay (Personal or Business)
   • PhonePe (Personal or Business)
   • Paytm (Personal, UPI, or Business)
   • BharatPe (Merchant)
4. Copy your unique alert URL from the Stream Alert dashboard
5. Send the URL to your PC

Privacy: Stream Alert only reads payment notifications from selected apps. It does not access other notifications, messages, or personal data.

Step 3: Set Up OBS for Facebook Gaming

Before adding donation alerts, let's configure OBS to stream to Facebook Gaming:

Get Your Facebook Stream Key

1. Go to facebook.com/live/producer
2. Select your Facebook Gaming Page
3. Choose "Go live"
4. Select "Streaming software" as the source
5. Copy the Stream Key

Configure OBS Stream Settings

1. Open OBS Studio
2. Go to Settings → Stream
3. Set Service to Facebook Live
4. Paste your Stream Key
5. Click Apply and OK

Recommended OBS Settings for Facebook Gaming

Step 4: Add UPI Donation Alert Browser Source

1. In OBS, click + in the Sources panel
2. Select Browser
3. Name it "UPI Donation Alerts"
4. Paste your Stream Alert URL in the URL field
5. Set Width to 800 and Height to 600
6. Check "Refresh browser when scene becomes active"
7. Click OK

Positioning the Alert

For Facebook Gaming streams, consider these placement options:

• Top center — Most visible, doesn't conflict with Facebook's UI
• Upper right — Works well if your webcam is on the left
• Above the game capture — If you have a border/frame around your game

Avoid the bottom-left corner as Facebook Gaming shows viewer comments and reactions there on mobile.

Step 5: Test Your Alerts

1. In the Stream Alert app, tap "Test Alert"
2. Watch your OBS preview — a test donation alert should appear
3. Verify position, size, and readability
4. If TTS is enabled, confirm the audio plays correctly
5. Optionally, ask a friend to send ₹1 via UPI for a real end-to-end test

Always test before every stream. It takes 30 seconds and saves you from the embarrassment of broken alerts during a live stream.

Step 6: Go Live and Share Your UPI ID

Starting the Stream

1. Ensure Stream Alert is running on your phone
2. In OBS, click "Start Streaming"
3. On Facebook Live Producer, add your title, description, and tags
4. Select the "Gaming" category and tag the game you're playing
5. Click "Go Live" on Facebook

Sharing Your UPI Details

Make it easy for viewers to find your UPI ID:

• Stream overlay — Add a small panel showing your UPI ID permanently on screen
• Pinned comment — Pin a comment with your UPI ID and a message like "Support the stream! Donations appear on screen!"
• Stream description — Include UPI details in the live stream description
• Facebook Page "About" section — Add your UPI ID to your Page info
• QR code overlay — Display a small UPI QR code that viewers can scan

Facebook Stars vs UPI Donations: Full Comparison

Our recommendation: Keep Stars enabled for viewers who prefer the in-platform experience, but promote UPI as the primary donation method for your Indian audience. You earn significantly more per donation and your viewers spend less.

Best Practices for Facebook Gaming Donations

1. Use Both Stars and UPI Together

Don't disable Stars entirely. Some viewers prefer the built-in Stars experience, and it helps you qualify for Facebook's partner programs. Offer UPI as an additional "direct support" option that benefits both you (100% earnings) and the viewer (no markup).

2. Create a Donation Goal

Add a donation goal bar to your OBS scene. "Help me reach ₹10,000 for a new GPU!" creates excitement and a sense of community contribution. Update the progress bar during the stream as donations come in.

3. React to Every Donation

Facebook Gaming's audience is very community-driven. When a UPI donation pops up, pause what you're doing (if possible), thank the donor by name, and make it a moment. This encourages more donations from other viewers.

4. Pin Your UPI Details Early

As soon as you go live, pin a comment with your UPI ID and a brief explanation: "UPI donations appear on screen with your name! Send to: your-upi@okaxis". Many new viewers won't know about UPI donations unless you tell them.

5. Enable TTS for More Engagement

Text-to-Speech makes donations interactive. When a viewer hears their name read aloud on stream, it creates a personal connection. Stream Alert supports TTS in Hindi, English, and other Indian languages.

6. Switch to a Business UPI Account

If you're growing on Facebook Gaming and receiving frequent donations, protect yourself with a Business UPI account. This avoids bank flags and gives you higher transaction limits. Check our GPay Business vs Personal guide.

Troubleshooting

Facebook Stream Not Starting

• Make sure you're streaming from a Facebook Page, not a personal profile
• Check that the stream key is correct and hasn't expired
• Facebook requires you to click "Go Live" on the Live Producer page after OBS starts streaming
• Ensure your OBS bitrate doesn't exceed Facebook's limits (typically 8000 Kbps max)

UPI Alerts Not Showing

• Check Stream Alert notification access is enabled
• Verify the browser source URL in OBS
• Use the "Test Alert" button in Stream Alert
• Right-click the browser source in OBS → Refresh cache
• Make sure your phone isn't killing Stream Alert in the background

Stream Quality Issues

• Lower your bitrate to 4000 Kbps if your upload speed is limited
• Use NVENC encoder if you have an NVIDIA GPU (less CPU usage)
• Close unnecessary programs on your PC
• Check your internet upload speed — you need at least 5 Mbps for a smooth 1080p stream

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Facebook allow external donations?

Yes. Facebook does not prohibit streamers from accepting external payments. Many Facebook Gaming creators worldwide use PayPal, Patreon, and other donation platforms. UPI is the Indian equivalent. You can share your UPI ID in your stream description, comments, and overlay without violating any Facebook policies.

Do I need Facebook Gaming Partner status to use UPI donations?

No. UPI donations work independently of Facebook's partner program. You don't need Level Up or Partner status. Any Facebook Gaming streamer can accept UPI donations from day one.

Can I use Stream Alert if I stream from a phone?

If you're streaming directly from the Facebook app on your phone (without OBS), the on-screen alerts won't appear. However, Stream Alert still tracks your donations. For on-screen alerts, you need to stream via OBS. Consider streaming from your PC for the professional alert experience.

Will UPI donations affect my Facebook Stars earnings?

No. UPI donations and Facebook Stars are completely separate. Your Stars earnings, Partner status, and Facebook monetization are not affected by accepting UPI donations. They coexist as different donation methods.

How do I track my UPI donation history?

Stream Alert keeps a log of all donations received during your streams. You can view your donation history, total earnings, and top donors within the app. This is separate from your UPI app's transaction history.

Can viewers donate in foreign currency via UPI?

UPI only works with INR (Indian Rupees). For international viewers, keep Facebook Stars enabled as their donation method. UPI is specifically for your Indian audience.