Rusty ShoutOut / FAQ  ·  Guide

Frequently asked questions

Pricing, trial, trial branding and Ko-fi linking. Full walkthrough in the setup guide.

Does Rusty ShoutOut work with Twitch and Kick?

Yes. Manage Twitch and Kick from one dashboard with per-platform templates and a broadcast-to-both toggle. No second bot instance needed.

How does the 48-hour trial work?

Every new channel off the lifetime list gets 48 hours of full shoutouts and timers. Trial shoutouts are branded 'Rusty ShoutOut says: …'. Subscribe to a qualifying Ko-fi tier to stay unlocked.

What does trial branding look like?

Trial shoutouts are prefixed 'Rusty ShoutOut says: ' (e.g. 'Rusty ShoutOut says: Check out X at https://twitch.tv/x!'). Branding is removed automatically on AA Battery Supplier, Bot Whisperer or Elite Supporter Status.

Which Ko-fi tiers unlock shoutouts?

AA Battery Supplier (£10/mo), Bot Whisperer (£15/mo) or Elite Supporter Status (£25/mo). Lower tiers, tips and shop orders do not unlock. Checkout expired? Use the tiers page.

How do I link my Ko-fi subscription?

Subscribe on Ko-fi, then paste the same Ko-fi email in the dashboard (Connections → Membership) and hit Save. Status flips to Active. Already paid before linking? Hit Recheck.

What happens when my subscription lapses?

Access lasts 32 days from the last qualifying payment, then shoutouts, timers and second-channel linking lock until you renew. Ko-fi sends no cancel webhook — expiry is time-based.

Can I link a second channel or cross-platform?

Yes, but linking a new second channel needs a qualifying subscription from the start (no trial). Re-logins of already-linked channels always pass.

Do moderators get dashboard access?

Yes. Add mods by Twitch/Kick channel name in Connections → Moderators. They can manage your group with an owner/mod switcher.

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