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# Chat Donations
Send CI.ME Beam with a message TTS can read aloud or keep anonymous.
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## **Overview**
With CI.ME's **Chat Donation** feature, viewers can support streamers directly during a live stream while displaying their message and special on-screen effects.
A Chat Donation lets you **send a message along with your donation** during a live broadcast.
When your donation is sent, it can trigger:
* **A donation message on stream**
* **Animated effects**
* **Sound effects**
## **How to Send a Chat Donation**
1. Click the **Donate** **button** below the chat.
2. Enter the **amount of Beam** you'd like to donate.
3. Type your **Donation Message**.
4. *(Optional)* Enable **TTS (Text-to-Speech)** to have your message read aloud on stream.
Your donation may appear immediately on stream and in chat. If there are other donations ahead of yours, it will be displayed in the order it was received.
## **Anonymous Donations**
Want to support without showing your name? You can **donate anonymously**.
When Anonymous Donation is enabled:
* Your **username won't be shown in chat**
* Only your donation and message will be displayed
#### **Frequently Asked Questions**
Q. How do I purchase a Chat Donation?
Chat Donations are made using **Beam**. You'll need to purchase Beam first, then use it to support streamers during live broadcasts.
Q. Do I have to include a message with my donation?
No. Adding a message is completely optional.
You can choose to send a donation with a message, or simply support the streamer by donating Beam without including any text. This option has been added as part of a recent update.
*Update: 7/06/26*
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