# Become a Guest

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Being a **guest** means you connect to the stream with **audio or video** — you decide how you want to join.
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There are **two ways** to become a guest:

#### Option 1: Request to Join as a Guest

If you want to take the initiative, you can **send a request to join the stream as a guest**. To do this, open the **burger menu** and tap the **Guests** button. After submitting your request, you’ll be placed in a **waiting room**.

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If the streamer approves your request, you’ll move from the waiting list to the **Live Guests** section and appear on the stream.

As a viewer, you can always see:

* who is currently in the **Waiting** list, and
* who is already **live as a guest** on the stream.

In all guest lists, you can also see how much each viewer has donated in total.

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You can freely **rearrange guest video windows** on your screen to customise the stream layout and make it more comfortable for you!
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#### Option 2: Accept an Invitation from the Streamer

The streamer can also invite you directly to join the stream as a guest.

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In this case, you’ll see a **popup invitation** with **30 seconds** to accept or decline.

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If the timer runs out, the invitation disappears — but that’s totally fine. The streamer can send another invite, or you can always submit a request yourself and join the waiting list.
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#### Getting Noticed by the Streamer

Your chances of being noticed are higher if you’re an **active supporter** of the stream!

Viewers who’ve **sent gifts, tips, or have a** [**paid subscription**](/get-ready-to-go-live/paid-subscription.md) appear more prominently thanks to special **fan badges** next to their profile. You can learn more about badges and how to earn them \[here].

#### Audio & Camera Controls

When you join as a guest:

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* You **can’t mute your own microphone,** but you still can leave the stream whenever you want.
* If you joined with **audio only**, you can later **turn on your camera** if you want.
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Joining as a guest is a great way to ask questions, share your thoughts live, or connect directly with your favorite streamers
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