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How to add alerts to OBS, step by step

Alerts show up in OBS through a "browser source": a transparent web page on top of your scene. This guide gets it right the first time so alerts are centred, sharp and audible.

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Step by step

  1. 1

    Copy your overlay URL

    In the Trigglow dashboard, copy your private overlay link. Don't share it: it's what shows your alerts.

  2. 2

    Create the browser source in OBS

    In your scene press "+", pick "Browser", paste the URL and set width 1920 and height 1080. Keep the source above your camera and game.

  3. 3

    Turn on audio in OBS

    Tick "Control audio via OBS" on the source so you can set the alert volume from the mixer.

  4. 4

    Fire a test alert

    Press "Test" in Trigglow. If you don't see it, check the source is visible and above the other layers.

What's included

  • One source for every alert and platform.
  • Alerts always render centred; you position them by moving the source in OBS.
  • Extra overlays for chat, goals, giveaways and loyalty points.
  • Optional Stream Deck and desktop app integration.

FAQ

The alert isn't heard on stream, what now?
Tick "Control audio via OBS" on the browser source and check it isn't muted in the audio mixer.
Does it work outside OBS Studio?
Yes, in any streaming software with a browser source.
Is it free?
Yes, there is a free plan with no card required. Paid plans lift limits and lower the fee on paid alerts; see the Pricing page for details.
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