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Managing the Chat

In CI.ME Studio, turn on Emoticon-Only or Slow Mode, limit chat to everyone, followers, subscribers, or moderators, publish chat rules, and register blocked words.

Customize your chat settings to help keep conversations flowing during your live streams.

Chat Modes

Control how chat messages are displayed and how quickly viewers can send messages.

Emoticon-Only Mode

In Emoticon-Only Mode, viewers can only send messages containing emotes.

Slow Mode

Slow Mode limits how frequently viewers can send chat messages.

  • You can set a cooldown period between messages.

  • Donation messages and subscription messages can be sent regardless of the cooldown setting.

  • Streamers, channel owners, and chat moderators can send messages without restrictions.

Chat Participation Settings

Control who can participate in chat.

Setting
Description

Everyone

All viewers can participate in chat

Followers

Only viewers following the channel can participate

Subscribers

Only active subscribers can participate

Moderators

Only moderators and channel managers can participate

Followers-Only-Chat

Only followers can participate in chat.

  • Viewers may be required to follow the channel for a specified period of time before chatting.

  • Enable Allow chat immediately after subscribing to let viewers participate in chat as soon as they follow the channel.

Subscribers-Only Chat

Only active subscribers can participate in chat.

Moderators-Only Chat

Only channel moderators, channel managers, and the channel owner can participate in chat.

Chat Rules

Set chat rules and guidelines for viewers before they participate in chat.

Viewers will be asked to review and agree to the chat rules before sending their first message.

Blocked Words

Chat Banned Words (Shared)

CI.ME operates a profanity filter system to create a chat environment where all users can communicate comfortably. However, streamers can turn off the shared profanity filter if they wish.

Chat Banned Words (My Channel)

You can restrict chats that contain specific words.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I block users who spam chat?

Yes. Click on a user in chat and select "Ban" to remove them from your channel.

Banned users can still watch your content, but they will no longer be able to participate in chat or send donations.

For more information, please refer to the Blocking and Reporting section of the Viewer Guidelines.

Update: 10/02/26

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