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Learn how to send tips on Cam4

Broadcasters on Cam4 are working hard to please you. You can show them how much you appreciate it by tipping them with tokens. Sending a generous tip might even encourage broadcasters to take your requests, so send a tip and enjoy the show!

Show or Goal Details

This area shows either the performer’s show description, show topics, or Goal details providing the performer has entered this information for viewers.

Goal Progress Bar

When a goal is set, you can view the progress of the goal as tips are sent to the broadcaster here. Help the chat room reach its goals to unlock special performances!

Quick Tip Buttons

The quickest way to send tips in chat to the broadcaster. Choose a token tip amount of 5, 10, 25, or 50 tokens

Enter Tip Amount

To send a tip amount other than what is offered via the Quick Tip Buttons, here you can enter the number of tokens that you’d like to send to the broadcaster. Send a generous tip to show how much you enjoy the show. A low tip may be misunderstood as insulting, so tip wisely.

Buy Tokens

Click this button to buy more tokens. A new window will appear listing the Cam4 token packages. If a window does not appear, disable any popup blockers you may be running.

Token Balance

This area shows your current token balance. Tokens are used to send tips to broadcasters to let them know that you’re enjoying their show. Cam4 sells many token packages. You can view them by clicking the link above or the token icon as shown below.

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What is Cam4 Tipping?

Viewers

All members of Cam4 can purchase tokens to tip broadcasters as a means of expressing their appreciation for a performance. Tipping gives the broadcaster actual cash.

Tokens are available to purchase in packages – the cost per token is reduced with larger token packages. Click here to view the available token packages

Broadcasters

All Cam4 broadcasters can accept tips.  You can see your tipping history, your earnings, etc from your Broadcasters Dashboard.

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What are Cam4 Tokens?

Tokens are the currency used at Cam4 for a wide variety of features – you can use tokens to tip broadcasters, send Cam4 Gifts, watch Private Shows and more. All of the features that require tokens are completely optional but are a great way to show your favorite Cam4 broadcaster you’re enjoying the show.

Tokens are available in a variety of packages; the larger the package the lower the cost. Click here to view the available token packages. Broadcasters may redeem tokens earned during performances at any time for their cash value. 

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Mac Issue: Unable to click Allow when starting your broadcast

There is a bug in OSX Lion where the Flash Player Settings dialog pops up and prompts you to click “Allow” but you are unable to do it.

Here is the fix:

Go to System Preferences on your Mac

Mac System Preferences

Select Flash Player

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Go to Camera and Mic Settings By Site…

cam and mic

For the entry for edgecast.cam4s.com please change the setting from Ask to Allow

In this window click the + sign to the bottom left to add a new entry as below
add-site

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All I see is a white screen?

If you do not see the webcam picture but instead all you see is a white screen, please try the following: Sometimes other devices on your computer (other cameras, video cards, software) will show up as a camera source to Flash, and you need to specify which one is your active webcam.

  • Right-click your mouse on the white screen (where your webcam picture should appear) and click on “Settings”.
  • Click on the “webcam” icon to bring up that tab and makes sure that your webcam is selected as the proper camera source.
  • Please make sure no other software like Yahoo, MSN, or other messenger/video applications are open, sometimes they can lock the camera so other programs (like Flash) can not access the webcam.
  • Please make sure you have the latest version of Flash player installed, re-install if necessary.
  • Please make sure that your webcam is properly installed. This means that in addition to physically connecting your webcam to your computer you must also install the proper drivers to make it work. Usually these drivers came on the CD with your webcam, but otherwise, you can Google your webcam type and download drivers for free online.

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Beat The Leader

What Is Beat The Leader?

Beat The Leader is a game viewers can play to make sure they are always the Tip Leader in a room – so they can keep getting the attention that comes with being the leader!

How does Beat The Leader work?

The Beat The Leader button gives viewers the option to automatically send a broadcaster enough tokens to become the new tip leader.

How many tokens does the Beat The Leader button send?

After clicking Beat The Leader, you can choose to send enough tokens to match the current leader, plus 1 – making you the new tip leader.

Or, you can choose to CRUSH the current leader by sending an extra 100!

Where can I find Beat The Leader?

 Beat The Leader is available on any cam that has tipping enabled. The button will appear below the goal bar once a viewer has become the tip leader.

 What if I tip anonymously?

 If you send tips anonymously and become the tip leader, you will appear as anonymous in the Beat The Leader menu.

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Fan Club FAQ

  1. What are Fan Clubs?
  2. How do I join a Fan Club?
  3. How much do Fan Clubs cost?
  4. What do I get for joining a Fan Club?
  5. What payment methods can I use for my Fan Club subscription?
  6. Can I be in more than one Fan Club?
  7. How do I cancel / leave a Fan Club?

 

1. What are Fan Clubs?

Fan Clubs are a direct, personal way for you to connect with your favorite broadcasters – while getting exclusive fan benefits.
You can join a broadcasters Fan Club to start supporting them directly for a token subscription cost per month. Those tokens go right to the broadcaster – granting you perks like a private image gallery and unlimited private messaging.

 

2. How do I join a Fan Club?

Broadcasters with their own Fan Club have a Join Fan Club button on the top of their profile.

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Click this button to join while you’re watching their show or visiting their profile.
 

3. How much do Fan Clubs cost?

Each broadcaster sets their own Fan Club subscription cost. These tokens go directly to the broadcaster.

 

4. What do I get for joining a Fan Club?

As a member of a broadcaster’s Fan Club, you get:

  • Access to a private Fan Club image gallery full of pictures for fans only.
  • Unlimited private messaging to the broadcaster.
  • Priority messaging to the broadcaster’s CAM4 Mail.
  • A special chat badge to show off beside your username.
  • A special rate on the broadcaster’s video shop items.
  • Unlimited spy show access to all of the broadcaster’s Private Shows.
  • The broadcasters appreciation for your direct support!

 

5. What payment methods can I use for my Fan Club subscription?

You can pay for your Fan Club subscription by token balance or credit card.

Token Balance: As long as you have enough tokens in your balance, you can subscribe to a Fan Club. From then on, the token cost will be subtracted from your balance each month that you stay subscribed.

Credit Card: You can also subscribe to Fan Clubs using a credit card. You will be billed $4.95 monthly for as long as you remain a fan.

 

6. Can I be in more than one Fan Club?

Yes. There is no limit to the number of Fan Clubs you can join.

 

7. How do I cancel / leave a Fan Club?

First, click on My Account in the drop down menu on the top right of the site.

From the menu on the side, click Payment & Subscriptions.

You’ll see the list of Fan Clubs you are subscribed to in the Active Subscriptions section of this page. How you leave one of these Fan Clubs varies based on your payment method:

Token Balance: If you pay for your Fan Club subscription with your token balance, you can click the Don’t Renew button on the Fan Club preview to end the subscription.

Credit Card: If you pay for your Fan Club subscription with your credit card, you can click the Don’t Renew button on the Fan Club preview to find your payment processor and follow their directions to end the subscription.

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What are CAM4 Browser Notifications?

CAM4 Browser Notifications lets you know when your favorite broadcasters are broadcasting live, so you never miss them in action.

If one of your favorite broadcasters is broadcasting when you come online or starts broadcasting while you’re online, a notification will appear in your browser. You can click it to easily start watching the show.

How do I enable CAM4 Browser Notifications?

Browser Notifications are enabled by default. Just favorite some broadcasters and you’ll be notified when they start performing!

Once you see a notification for the first time, your browser will ask if you accept desktop notifications.

Are CAM4 Browser Notifications active when I’m not on CAM4?

No, you will only receive CAM4 Browser Notifications when have CAM4 open in a browser window and are logged in to your account.

However, if you accept desktop notifications, you will receive CAM4 Browser Notifications while surfing the web, reading emails, or anything else on your computer – if you have CAM4 open in a browser.

Do the notifications repeat?

No. Notifications for the same broadcaster aren’t repeated, so you won’t be spammed by unwanted messages.

How do I disable CAM4 Browser Notifications?

Disabling Browser Notifications depends on the browser you use:

Safari:
Click Safari in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
Select Preferences.
Switch to the Websites tab within the Preference popup window

Scroll down and open the Notifications settings menu

Disable the checkbox — Allow websites to ask for permission to send notifications

 

Chrome:
Open Chrome and click on the three dots in the upper-right corner

Select Privacy and Security on the left, and then click Site Settings

Scroll down to Permissions and select Notifications

Disable or adjust Chrome notifications in this area

 

Firefox:
Click the padlock in the address bar.

Click the arrow in the Site Information drop-down panel.

Click More information in the next panel to bring up the Page Info Window

Click the Permissions tab.

Under Send Notifications, select Block

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Cam4 Bans

Site Ban

A Site Administrator will apply a ban based on our Terms and Conditions or violation of other site policy. Please see some examples below:

For Broadcasters

  • Requesting any form of payment other than Cam4 tokens – all transactions must be in exchange for tokens.
  • No videos – all performances must be live and those on cam must be 18 years of age or older.
  • No bestiality or any other form of illegal activity. (immediate ban).
  • No drugs on cam or giving the appearance of drug use. (warning/immediate ban).
  • No children on cam. (immediate ban).
  • Fraudulent activity (immediate ban).

For Viewers

  • Spamming.
  • Recording/”Capping” shows.
  • Posting personal information.
  • Requesting illegal activity.
  • Scamming Broadcasters.

The decision of the Site Administrator is final.

Room Ban

While you are in a Broadcaster’s room you are their guest and if they wish to remove you for some reason they can or assign someone to do it for them. Most Broadcasters will ban you for spamming, abusive/threatening behavior or capping of their shows. Too many of these bans will result with you losing your ability to chat throughout the site.

Chat Ban

These bans are applied through an automated process; points are awarded for positive behavior and points are removed for negative behavior. Any time you receive sufficient negative points your chat will automatically be disabled until sufficient positive points are earned. You can still view cams and also broadcast and chat in your own room which will earn you positive points.

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