Live Chat basics

How to join the Santa HQ Live Chat

Everything you need to send your first message during a live stream on @SantaHQTracking.

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Steps

  1. Sign in to YouTube. You can watch without an account, but you need one to chat.
  2. Open the current live stream on the @SantaHQTracking channel.
  3. On a computer, the Live Chat panel sits next to the video. On a phone, tap the chat area under the video.
  4. If YouTube asks you to create a channel name, follow the prompts. This is the name other viewers see.
  5. Type your message in the box at the bottom of the chat and press Enter or tap Send.

Before you send

  • Read the pinned message at the top of the chat. It has the rules for the stream.
  • Check whether slow mode or another chat mode is on. The chat box will tell you.

Elf tip: Pick a friendly, family-safe channel name. Names that break the chat rules can be hidden by moderators.

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