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# CIME Quick Guide

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## **Overview** <a href="#undefined" id="undefined"></a>

Welcome to CIME, the Virtual & Gaming Live Streaming Platform.&#x20;

CIME is a live streaming platform where streamers and viewers can enjoy broadcasts together and connect through a variety of interactive features.

This guide is designed to help new users quickly understand CIME's core features and find the information they need. **In just a few minutes, you'll be ready to explore everything CIME has to offer.**

## **Getting Started as a&#x20;**<mark style="color:$primary;">**Viewer**</mark>​ <a href="#undefined-1" id="undefined-1"></a>

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Getting started on CIME is easy. Follow the steps below to start exploring the platform.

#### **1. Watch Live Streams** <a href="#id-1" id="id-1"></a>

Browse [<mark style="color:violet;">**CIME**</mark>](https://ci.me/) and start watching live streams from your favorite creators.&#x20;

Watch alongside other views in real time and join the conversation through live chat.

#### **2. Join the Chat** <a href="#id-2" id="id-2"></a>

Chat is the easiest way to connect with streamers and with other viewers.&#x20;

By staying active in the chat and participating in the community, you may earn [<mark style="color:violet;">**badges**</mark>](/english/viewer-guide/tools-and-features/chat-features-and-badges/about-badges.md) that appear next to your name.

#### **3. Support a Streamer** <a href="#id-3" id="id-3"></a>

CIME offers several different ways to support your favorite streamers:

* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Chat Donations​**</mark>](/english/viewer-guide/donation-guide/chat-donations.md)
* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Video Donations​**</mark>](/english/viewer-guide/donation-guide/video-donations.md)
* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Mission Donations​**</mark>](/english/viewer-guide/donation-guide/mission-donations.md)
* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Cheer Donations**</mark>](/english/viewer-guide/donation-guide/cheer-donations.md)

When you send a donation, your message, animations, and special effects may appear during the live stream.

#### **4. Subscriptions** <a href="#id-4" id="id-4"></a>

Want to support your favorite streamer on an ongoing basis? [<mark style="color:violet;">**Subscribe**</mark>](/english/viewer-guide/subscription-guide.md) to their channel.

[<mark style="color:$info;">**Subscribers can enjoy the following benefits:**</mark>](/english/viewer-guide/subscription-guide/starting-subscriptions.md)

* Subscriber Badges
* Exclusive Channel Perks
* Subscriber-Only Chat

In addition, viewers who subscribe **within one month of a streamer's first broadcast may receive a "**[<mark style="color:$info;background-color:pink;">**Founder's Badge**</mark>](/english/viewer-guide/tools-and-features/chat-features-and-badges/founders-badge.md)**."​**

## **Getting Started as a&#x20;**<mark style="color:pink;">**Streamer**</mark>

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Before you go live on CIME, you'll need to complete a few setup steps.

### **1. Access CIME Studio**

Manage your live streams through [<mark style="color:violet;">**CIME Studio**</mark>](https://mauth.marpple.com/kr/login?client_id=c65aa500-f50b-11f0-9d4f-ff2d3883e9c8).

### **2. Set Up Your Streaming Software** <a href="#id-2-1" id="id-2-1"></a>

Use streaming software such as OBS Studio to set up your stream.

CIME supports a [<mark style="color:$info;">**variety of streaming options**</mark>](/english/streamer-guide/stream-settings/recommended-streaming-settings.md), including [<mark style="color:violet;">**4K Ultra HD streaming**</mark>](/english/viewer-guide/tools-and-features/4k-streaming.md).

You can also [<mark style="color:$info;">**customize your overlays**</mark>](/english/streamer-guide/stream-settings/setting-up-overlays.md) to create a more engaging experience for your viewers.

### **3. Set Up Donations and Subscription Features** <a href="#id-4-1" id="id-4-1"></a>

Before you go live, you can set up the following features:

* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Chat Moderation**</mark>](/english/streamer-guide/managing-streams/managing-the-chat.md)
* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Chat Donations**</mark>](/english/streamer-guide/managing-streams/managing-chat-donations.md)
* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Mission Donations**</mark>](/english/streamer-guide/managing-streams/managing-mission-donations.md)
* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Video Donations**</mark>](/english/streamer-guide/managing-streams/managing-video-donations.md)
* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Cheer Donations**</mark>](/english/streamer-guide/managing-streams/managing-cheer-donations.md)
* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Subscriber Benefits**</mark>](/english/streamer-guide/subscriptions/managing-subscriber-benefits.md)

You can also manage these features during your stream using the [<mark style="color:$info;">**Stream Remote**</mark>](/english/streamer-guide/managing-streams/using-the-stream-remote.md).

Easily adjust donations, missions, and other interactive features while you're live.

## **Learn More**

This guide provides a **quick overview** to help you get started with CIME.

For more detailed information, please refer to the guides below:

* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Viewer Guide**</mark>](/english/viewer-guide/donation-guide.md)
* [<mark style="color:$info;">**Streamer Guide**</mark>](/english/streamer-guide/content-guide.md)

*Update: 7/06/26*