How to Become a Channel Member on YouTube Gaming

Channel memberships will deduct a specified amount each month to be split with YouTube to support the streamer. The more members a channel has, the more perks they can unlock for its viewers, such as extra YouTube Gaming emotes. 

This post will teach you how to join YouTube Gaming channels. If you can’t find either of these options, the YouTube channel isn’t eligible for the feature, or they haven’t enabled it. 

How Do YouTube Channel Memberships Work?

Once a YouTuber qualifies for the YouTube Partner Program, they may be able to offer memberships on their brands if they meet a few other requirements (making “not-for-kid videos, having at least 1000 subs, following YouTube’s community guidelines, etc.)

At that point, they can set up their own YouTube channel memberships based on what they want to offer their community. Unlike other streaming platforms, YouTube allows its partners to set up several tiers at their price-point to show potential active paid members.

These tiers must be set between $1 and $49.99. Additionally, they should have to differentiate membership perks so that higher-paid tiers get more value.

Once you sign up for a channel membership, you will be added to a monthly billing cycle, and the funds will be automatically deducted from you. You can end your membership at any time, though your subscription will last until the end of the billing period.

Become a Channel Member on YouTube on a Live Channel

When watching a YouTube Gaming channel live, you can become a member by completing the following:

1. Step 1

   

   Click the “Join” button next to the “Subscribe” button underneath the video player. 

2. Step 2

   

   Choose the membership level of your choice (if applicable, as some channels will only have one level).

3. Step 3

   Input your payment information, then click the “Buy” button.

You should now be a member of the channel. 

How to Become a YouTube Gaming Member on an Offline Channel

When watching a YouTube Gaming channel live, you can become a member by completing the following:

1. Step 1

   

   Click the “Join” button next to the “Subscribe” button underneath the video player. 

2. Step 2

   

   Choose the membership level of your choice (if applicable, as some channels will only have one level).

3. Step 3

   Input your payment information, then click the “Buy” button.

You should now be a member of the channel and will be able to start receiving channel membership benefits.

Perks Offered to a Channel Member

When you have a paid membership to a YouTube channel, you will gain access to membership perks. Some are automatically given to you by YouTube, while the streamer sets others up and may change from channel to channel.

YouTube Perks

With a participating channel membership status, you can receive membership perks from YouTube. Here is what you can expect:

1. Exclusive Membership Badge

   When signing up for YouTube channel memberships, you will be given exclusive channel member badges for each channel.

2. Channel Emotes

   Your favorite YouTubers can create custom emojis that you will be able to use when you have an active paid membership. The more members a channel has, the more emojis the channel will be able to add.

3. Members-Only Community Posts

   Another popular YouTube membership features are the members-only posts that creators will frequently send out. These can only be seen by paid members of a channel.

4. Members-Only Live Chat

   Occasionally, the channel will set the live chat to members-only. In this case, only you and other people with a channel membership can talk in the chat on the YouTube channel.

Creator Perks

When you become a channel member, you may also benefit from perks set up by the YouTuber. These will vary by channel, but most creators will set up benefits for active paid members.

A common memberships feature may include one of the following:

1. Discord Channels

   Many creators will set up special Discord channels for those with their YouTube channel memberships. These are places where members can talk to the creator, vote on upcoming streams, or do anything else the YouTuber has in mind.

2. Exclusive Content

   This is arguably the best channel membership perk. YouTubers will occasionally create exclusive content for members and show them either on YouTube or as a video uploaded as private.

3. Giveaways

   If you have a channel membership, you may be eligible for any giveaways made by the YouTube channel. Again, this is entirely up to the creator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I Still Be Charged Recurring Monthly Payments if the YouTube Channel Stops Creating Content?

You will be charged monthly recurring payments as a channel member even if YouTube has stopped producing content. You would need to cancel the paid channel membership to ensure that you are no longer charged.

If you cancel, you will likely lose exclusive access to the other areas of their brand (such as their Patreon or Discord).

Can You Become a Channel Member to the Same YouTube Channel Multiple Times?

You do not have to actively click the “Join” button each month to remain a member of your favorite YouTube channels. Instead, you will be charged a monthly recurring payment when each current billing cycle ends.

Any member who cancels their membership loses access at the end of the paid subscriptions. That being said, if they become a channel member again, they will resume receiving membership perks where they left off.

How Do You Cancel a YouTube Channel Membership?

To cancel your channel membership, click your profile icon to view the drop-down menu. Click on Purchase & Memberships, then select which channel membership you wish to end. Click on DEACTIVATE > END MEMBERSHIP.

Conclusion

When you support a YouTube Gaming channel, you make it more likely that that streamer will be able to continue to create content for months to come. You may also have access to special perks that the streamer set up, such as custom Discord channels.