So you want to link your fundraising page to your Twitch page? Excellent! Check out these steps on how to find the DonorDrive charity extension and add your Extra Life fundraising page below!


Is this a different extension from the previous Extra Life Twitch extension? 

Yes, the previous Extra Life extension is no longer available. You'll need to add the new "DonorDrive Charity" extension to link your participation page.


Does the old extension work?

No, the old extension will not work and cannot be installed.

Does Twitch have a document about adding extensions?

Yes, Twitch's documentation can be found here.

Check out our 5 minute how-to video here! For step by step instruction, see below.

How do I add a Twitch Extension as a registered participant?

Adding a Twitch Extension as a registered participant is simple. 

  1. Login at https://www.twitch.tv/
  2. Under your profile image in the top righthand corner, click Creator Dashboard.
  3. Click Extensions on the lefthand side.
  4. In the Search all extensions search box, search for Charity. 
  5. Next to DonorDrive Charity Fundraising, click Install.

  6. Click Install to the right hand side. 
  7. When you see Extensions Installed Successfully, click Configure.


  8. For Who do want to fundraise for? search for and select the charity you'd like to fundraise for. 
  9. Click Next. 
  10. For Do you already have a fundraising page? click Yes! I have my page URL.
  11. Insert a link to your DonorDrive fundraising page and click Next.


  12. When you see your DonorDrive fundraising profile, select Save & Complete. 
  13. The configuration has been completed, click Go to the Extension Manager. 
  14. Select Activate > Set as Panel 1 or Add as a new panel. 
  15. You're all set! 

How do I add a Twitch Extension as a new participant?

To add a Twitch extension as a new participant: 

  1. Login at https://www.twitch.tv/.
  2. Under your profile image in the top righthand corner, click Creator Dashboard.
  3. Click Extensions on the lefthand side.
  4. In the Search all extensions search box, search for Charity. 
  5. Next to DonorDrive Charity Fundraising, click Install. 
  6. Click Install to the right hand side. 
  7. When you see Extensions Installed Successfully, click Configure.
  8. For Who do want to fundraise for? search for and select a charity. 
  9. Click Next. 
  10. For Do you already have a fundraising page? find No fundraising page? No problem. 
  11. Select the registration link and register for the event. 
  12. Come back to Twitch and paste your fundraising page URL >  Next.
  13. When you see your DonorDrive fundraising profile, select Save & Complete. 
  14. The configuration has been completed, click Go to the Extension Manager. 
  15. Select Activate > Set as Panel 1 or Add as a new panel. 
  16. You're all set! 

How do I find the link for my stream overlay?  

After you've successfully installed your DonorDrive Charity Fundraising Twitch Extension following the steps above, you can copy the information for your Stream Overlay by following these steps. 

  1. Login at https://www.twitch.tv/
  2. Under your profile image in the top righthand corner, click Creator Dashboard.
  3. Click Extensions on the lefthand side.
  4. Under My Extensions, find the DonorDrive Charity Fundraising Extension under Activated. 
  5. Click the settings icon. 
    1. This will pull up your Extension Configuration. 
  6. Under Add Overlays to your Stream, copy the Overlay with fundraising thermometer link by selecting COPY.