Your Guide to Earning Big with Pay-Per-Text on CAM4!

Hey Creator, Ready to Boost Your Earnings?

Imagine this: every message you receive or media file you get from your fans directly puts tokens in your pocket. Sounds amazing, right? That’s exactly what Pay-Per-Text (PPT) on CAM4 does for you. It’s time to take control of your chat, maximize your earnings, and create deeper, more meaningful connections with your fans. Let’s dive in and get you set up for success!

Why Pay-Per-Text Is a Game-Changer for You

1. Get Paid for Your Time
   Every message or media file your fans send is now a chance to earn. Yes, even that quick “hello” can add up to tokens in your account.

2. Build Your Inner Circle
   Want to make your Fan Club the hottest spot? Reward members with free or discounted interactions while charging others a premium. It’s a win-win!

3. Total Control, Your Way
   You decide how much to charge and for what. Want to charge only for photos or prioritize Fan Club messages? The choice is all yours.

4. A Premium Experience for Fans
   Fans love feeling special! By charging for messages and media, you’re offering them guaranteed attention and an exclusive connection with you.

5. Track Your Success
   CAM4 makes it easy to see exactly how much you’re earning from PPT, so you can fine-tune your strategy and watch those tokens roll in.

How to Set Up Pay-Per-Text (It’s Super Simple!)

Step 1: Let’s Get Ready!

First things first, make sure you’re Broadcast Approved and that the Pay-Per-Text feature is enabled in your settings. Easy!

Step 2: Set Up While Streaming

1. Start Your Broadcast
   Log in and go live!

2. Access Your Chat Settings
   Click the cogwheel icon (top-right corner) in the Broadcast Window. Scroll down to find the PPT options.

3. Turn On Token Charges
   Flip the toggle for Receive Message Settings to start earning tokens for public and Fan Club messages.
   Example: Set 5 tokens for public messages and 1 token for Fan Club members (or keep it free to encourage signups).

   Do the same for Receive Media Settings to earn from photos and videos.
   Example: Charge 10 tokens for public uploads and 2 tokens for Fan Club uploads.

4. Let CAM4 Do the Rest
   No need to hit save—your settings are updated instantly.

Step 3: Pre-Configure in the Messenger Interface

Want to set things up before you go live? No problem! Head to the Messenger Interface via the Chat Icon on your profile. Adjust your PPT settings, and they’ll sync across the platform.

Make the Most of Pay-Per-Text

• Treat Your Fan Club Like VIPs
  Let’s be real: your Fan Club is your squad. Offer them free or reduced-rate messages to build loyalty while charging higher rates for everyone else.

• Experiment with Token Rates
  Try different pricing to see what works best for your fans. The sweet spot is where your earnings soar, and your fans stay engaged.

• Test It Out First
  Use a test account or ask a trusted viewer to make sure your settings work perfectly before going live.

• Be Clear and Upfront
  Fans appreciate transparency. Display token charges clearly so there are no surprises—just good vibes.

Watch Your Earnings Grow!

Head to your Broadcaster Dashboard to track every token you earn from messages and media. It’s all broken down for you under the Tip History tab, so you know exactly where your success is coming from.

Feeling curious? Check out the Tipping Reports to see which strategies are working best. Is it media uploads? Fan Club messages? You’ve got all the insights at your fingertips.

FAQs (Because We Know You’ll Crush It!)

• Can I charge for just one thing, like media?
  Absolutely! You’re in control, so choose what works for you.

• What if a viewer doesn’t have enough tokens?
  No worries—they’ll get a prompt to buy more before their message or media goes through.

• Are Fan Club messages free by default?
  Yep, but you can change that. Charge a little or keep them free—it’s totally your call.

Pay-Per-Text isn’t just a feature—it’s your gateway to more earnings, more connections, and more control over your time and energy. Ready to turn every interaction into an opportunity? Let’s do this! Your fans are waiting, and those tokens are yours to claim. 💎

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!

Love, Your Coaching Team!

Never miss a private show request, even when you’re offline or away from your computer. With Offline Private Show (OPS) notifications, your viewers can make private show requests and view your schedule at any time!

This guide will help you get started with ‘Offline Private Shows’ (OPS) and setting up your notifications. By leveraging these powerful CAM4 features, you can keep your audience continuously engaged and build lasting relationships- even outside of your regular online shows.

What are the Benefits of using OPS Notifications?

✓ Notification Preferences – Personalize your alerts and select the channels where they’ll be delivered in real-time. 

✓ Customized Pricing – Set your desired Private Show pricing with the ability to allow Cam2Cam and Spying. 

✓ Improved Schedule Visibility – Make your Private Show schedule and availability visible to your fans… it’s super easy to configure and is shown right on your profile- Set up to 3 different time slots.

How do I find the OPS settings?
Once logged into your CAM4 account, click the MENU icon in the top right corner, scroll down to Performer Dashboard, and choose Private Show Settings.

IMPORTANT: The first thing to note is that the OPS Notifications function is defaulted to OFF, therefore as a creator you will need to activate this in your settings by sliding to ON.

Check out our video below for a walkthrough on how to enable this feature. 

Want to understanding your Offline Private Show (OPS) Notifications? 

BROWSER NOTIFICATIONS

These notifications are pop-ups that appear on your screen, regardless of which website you are on.  If your browser (ie. Safari, Firefox, Chrome) is open, a notification will be shown.   

To enable, simply toggle the “Browser Notifications” option to ON.

iOS users this feature requires additional steps to be enabled. You must add the web app to your home screen and access it from there to enable notifications.

Installing Web App

1. Open your Web browser and go to CAM4.com
2. Click the download icon at the bottom of your browser. 
3. Select “Add to Home Screen from the menu

1. Rename the icon or just press “add”
2. The C4 icon will appear on your home screen 

C4 BROADCASTER APP NOTIFICATIONS

These notifications are sent through the C4 Broadcaster App keeping you informed about your private show requests directly to your mobile device.

To enable, simply toggle the “C4 Broadcaster” option to ON.

EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS

These notifications are sent directly to an external email address, ensuring you have a record of the request in your inbox.

Once enabled, check your email preferences to ensure the “Receive Notifications Relating To Your CAM4 Account” option is ON.

SMS NOTIFICATIONS

These notifications are sent as a text message to your mobile phone whenever a private show request has been made. 

To enable, simply “Add Your Mobile Number” in the settings.

Note: if Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is on, the mobile number MUST MATCH  the one used for 2FA.

SET PRICING
This feature allows you to set your Private Show pricing either per minute or as a fixed rate. You can configure your “Price Per Minute”, “Minimum Timeframe”, “Spy Per Minute Rate”, and “Cam2Cam” settings here.

3 USEFUL TIPS TO REMEMBER

TIP 1: GET NOTIFIED MULTIPLE WAYS- You can activate one or more notification channels at once, enabling you to receive alerts through various methods and stay informed no matter what you’re doing or where you are.

TIP 2: CUSTOMIZE YOUR AVAILABILITY- Set the times when you are open to accepting Private Show requests.  This will help boost engagement and more private shows coming your way..  

TIP 3: SHOW YOUR SCHEDULE ON THE PROFILE & MESSENGER-  Setting your schedule will show on your profile page and also on  your messenger, ensuring viewers can easily see your availability., 

With the right settings in place, you can look forward to a more organized, responsive, and profitable PRIVATE SHOW experience.

👉 If you have any questions, feel free to ask the Coaching Bot 👈

NEED MORE HELP?

Read our FAQ’s or join one of our regular Coaching Sessions every Tuesday & Thursday at 10am EST for useful insights and to meet other creators.

Alternatively, please reach out to CAM4’s Support Team via the chat bubble in the bottom right hand corner of CAM4, or by email at support@cam4.com

One final thing… The content of Private Shows are subject to CAM4’s creator rules, and all persons on your cam must be approved by CAM4.

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!

Love, Your Coaching Team!

Looking for new ways to be discovered on CAM4?

Every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm EST, Laura will broadcast live with split-screen magic, allowing her viewers to sit next to her in real-time.

Navigating from room to room, Laura will guide her viewers showing them exactly how to interact with the most delicious creators from North America and around the world!

You could be one of them!

Gain new fans each week and be discovered for new possibilities with CAM4.

The task is to catch Laura’s eye during the crawl… Simply login to CAM4 on Thursdays and be streaming  live between 6pm – 7pm EST. Make sure  you stream the greatest show you have to offer.

That means:
Good lighting – Get out of the dark!
Engaging with your viewers – She wants to see you on cam.
HD Quality Cam – No grainy streams
Nice cam room – Take pride in the space around you, it makes a big difference.

CAM4’s exclusive Cam Crawl provides opportunity for our creators to be discovered and improves the tipping habbits of our users.

By shining a spotlight on new talent and encouraging viewers to engage with them, the crawl is working to help cultivate a community of appreciation and support.  Showcasing creators and the wonderful content the create is our goal.

Hope to see you on the next Cam Crawl!

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!

Love, Your Coaching Team!

Earn an additional $400 in the first 8 weeks on Cam4 – Signing up NOW for our Start-up Program.

We are making it easier for you to get started on CAM4.  This bonus is only available to NEW CREATORS in their first 8 weeks to help your earn more, while you build up your fan base. 

HOW DOES IT WORK? It’s super easy!
We will match your tips up to a max of $50 each week, that’s it!

Here’s how you can take part:
Step 1: Send an email to Johnny@cam4.com, including your CAM4 Username.

Step 2: Johnny will confirm your start date and add you to the program. He will also connect you with the account manager who will be supporting you through your 8 weeks.

Important! Requirements for participation:

1. Your ID on file with is is North American
2. New to CAM4 in the last 60 days. Having multiple accounts will disqualify you.
3. You have not blocked Canada or the USA (you can block your own province/state)
4. You acknowledge that attempted fraud can lead to immediate exclusion from the this program and possibly even from CAM4 as a whole.
5. Moving tokens back and forth between accounts to achieve your bonus is not allowed and you will be removed from the program if you are caught doing it.
6. Only tips earned from viewers will be counted towards the weekly total that we will match.
7. You can only be a part of one incentive program at a time.

Bonuses will be credited to accounts no lter then end-of-day Tuesday the following week. 

PRO TIP
CAM4  offers FREE live coaching in North Americia every Tuesday & Thursday at 10am EST. Join one of our classes with Coach Vanna Faye so she can teach you how to make the most of our platform and answer any questions you may have.

More insight in what your viewer might spend 
As a Broadcaster on CAM4, it’s always good to keep track of your tippers spending behavior to prioritize your attention during a live show. Get ready to see just how big of a spender your viewers may be with the brand new Token Indicator. Conveniently integrated within your CAM4 chat, this tool now allows you to identify viewers tipping habits !

Viewers in your chat will be indicated by color coded usernames representing 5 different token tiers alongside their corresponding viewer type (Gold Member, Fanclub Subscriber, Moderator) showing you what they have spent in tokens over the last 2 weeks

TIER 1: WHITE = Has not spent any tokens in the past 2 weeks

TIER 2: BLUE = Has spent at least 1 token but not more than 19 in the past 2 weeks

TIER 3: PURPLE = Has spent at least 20 tokens but not more than 99 in the past 2 weeks

TIER 4: YELLOW = Has spent at least 100 tokens but not more than 500 in the past 2 weeks

TIER 5: ORANGE = Has spent at least 500 tokens in the past 2 weeks

THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL SEE…

Whether they are blue, purple, yellow, or orange, be sure to show them some extra love and attention while visiting your room. You never know when a regular viewer may become your next big tipper !!! 

~That’s all for this lesson!

Happy Camming!
Love, Your Coaching Team!

CAM4 x SNAP CAMERA: A Brand New World of Broadcasting

When you speak – we listen! So many of you have been requesting filter and animation options for your webcams, and we found one made by the original architects of this trend – Snap Camera! From the makers of SnapChat, this FREE custom plugin allows you to apply all of those fun lenses and filters to your webcams during your broadcast!

The Snap Camera works on both PC and Mac operation systems* and downloading it is as easy as getting an app on your phone.

CLICK HERE to begin the download, and then follow a few simple, step-by-step instructions to pair the application to your camera.

After installation is complete, simply select “Snap Camera” from the Video input menu when you are setting up your broadcast. 

Keep your fans engaged and entertained by using these filters to stand out from the crowd!

Download the Snap Camera today 

RESOURCES

CAM4’s Easy-to-Follow Snap Camera Activation Instructions – includes instructions on pairing with OBS and CAM4

Snap Camera User Guide

*System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 (64 bit); MacOS 10.11+
• Hardware: Minimum of Intel Core i3 2.5Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6Ghz with 4 GB RAM; Intel HD Graphics 4000 / Nvidia GeForce 710 / AMD Radeon HD 6450; screen resolution of 1280×768 or higher
  

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  ~That’s all for this lesson!

  Happy Camming!
  Love, Your Coaching Team!