Tipping enables you to send one-off payments to a creator to show your support and appreciation for their creativity.
This article will run through frequently asked questions for fans and listeners, including how to tip from different devices. Read on or jump ahead in this article:
If you're interested in showing your long-term support for a creator through Creator Subscriptions, you can find more information in What are Creator Subscriptions?
How to send a Tip
You can send a Tip to creators who have opted-in to this feature via the creator's profile on all devices, and directly from their live stream if you're using a computer and select mobile devices.
From a creator's profile
On a computer or via your mobile device's browser:
- Navigate to the creator's profile (eg. www.mixcloud.com/username/).
- Click the 'Tip' button beneath the profile picture and select or enter the amount you'd like to Tip.
- Optional - add a message to the creator.
- Click 'Continue to payment' to proceed to the checkout page and to complete your Tip payment.
In the Mixcloud app (Android and iOS):
- Navigate to the creator's profile.
- Tap the 'Send Tip' button.
- Select the Tip amount or enter a custom amount.
- Tap 'Continue to payment' to proceed to the checkout page and to complete your Tip payment.
From the live stream
On a computer:
- Navigate to the creator's live stream (eg. www.mixcloud.com/live/username/).
- Click the 'Tip' button located beneath the live chat.
- Enter the amount you'd like to Tip or select from the quick options.
- Optional - add a message to the creator.
- Click 'Continue to payment' to proceed to the checkout page and to complete your Tip payment.
In your mobile device's browser (Android and iOS):
- Navigate to the creator's live stream (eg. www.mixcloud.com/live/username/) in your browser app.
- Tap the Tip icon in the 'Send a message' box at the bottom of your screen.
- Enter the Tip amount or select one of the quick options.
- Optional - add a message to the creator.
- Tap 'Continue to payment' to proceed to the checkout page and to complete your Tip payment.
In the Mixcloud app (Android only):
- Open the live stream for the creator you'd like to tip in the Android app.
- Tap the 'Support' or 'Tip' button below the stream video.
- You'll see 'Support' if Creator Subscriptions are enabled.
- Tap 'Send Tip' and tap a suggested amount or tap 'custom amount'.
- Tap 'Continue to payment' to proceed to the checkout page and to complete your Tip payment.
Note for iOS app users:
Due to app limitations, it's not currently possible to send a Tip via the live stream page on iOS devices.
However, you can still Tip a creator from their profile page in the app, or by visiting the live stream in your mobile browser:
- Open the Mixcloud app to the live stream you'd like to tip.
- Tap the 'Share' button under the live stream video.
- Tap 'Copy'.
- Open your mobile browser.
- Tap the address bar and tap 'Paste' to enter the URL.
- Follow the steps under the 'In your mobile device's browser (Android and iOS)' heading in this article.
Frequently asked questions
Can I select the Tip amount?
Yes. You can select from one of the suggested amounts displayed on-screen, or you can set a custom amount from a minimum of 2 USD/GBP/EUR.
How much does the creator receive?
Creators receive 80% of all tips pledged by their fans. The remaining 20% helps to cover processing and transaction fees.
You can read more about this in our blog post: How We Pay Creators and Why We Do It
I can't see the Tip button. Can I still Tip this creator?
Creators have the option to enable Tipping for their profile, and some may choose not to opt-in to this feature.
Please note that Tips may not be available via the live stream on some mobile devices. If you're watching a live stream on mobile, we recommend double-checking the creator's profile page.
If you're unable to see the Tip button on their profile and live stream pages, this means they haven't currently enabled the feature.
You may still be able to support this creator by subscribing directly to their profile. Being an active member of a creator's community is another way to show your appreciation! Sharing a creator's content and live-stream on Mixcloud and via social media, reposting and favouriting their uploads, and sending messages and commenting or chatting are all valuable ways to support a creator.
How do I enable Tipping on my profile as a creator?
Tipping is one of the many great features of the creator toolkit available for Mixcloud Pro members.
You can read more about how to switch on Tips and let your fans know how they can use the feature to support you here:
How do I set up Tips on my Profile and Livestreams?
Intro To: Getting Your First Tip On Mixcloud