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Quick summary
YouTube Super Chat lets viewers pay to pin a highlighted message in a live stream chat, with higher amounts unlocking longer messages and more prominent colors. This step-by-step guide walks you through opening the Super Chat panel, choosing an amount, typing your message, and completing payment via Google Pay.
Steps
- Open a YouTube live stream that has Super Chat enabled — the chat panel will be visible on the right side of the screen.
- Click the $ icon in the chat input bar to open the Super Chat panel.
- Use the slider to choose a donation amount — a preview will show the message color and pin duration.
- Type your message in the text field, keeping in mind that higher Super Chat amounts allow longer messages.
- Click BUY AND SEND and complete the payment using your saved Google Pay method or by entering your payment details.
