Caster Quick Start Guide
| Most platforms are built to maximize advertising revenue. Caster is built to maximize creator revenue. |
Whether you are a live streamer, influencer, musician, fitness creator, comedian, model, lifestyle creator, or entertainer, this guide shows you how to get started, grow your fan base, unlock broadcaster features, and earn support from your fans.
The creators who succeed most on Caster build supportive fans, not just views. As your fan base grows, you unlock features that let you interact directly with fans, earn support, and gain visibility across the platform.
Get Started in 4 Steps
| 1 | Unlock your dashboard. Post at least 10 public videos and have 10 fans. |
| 2 | Grow your fan base. Share your link everywhere your audience already is. |
| 3 | Hit milestones. New broadcaster features unlock automatically. |
| 4 | Go live. Stream regularly and encourage fan support. |
Your Broadcasters Dashboard
Your dashboard is your creator control center. From there you can:
- View broadcaster analytics
- Go Live once eligible
- Go Private once eligible
- Track milestone requirements
- Access additional creator tools
Features You Unlock
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Paid Text Messages | Fans tip before messaging you, filtering noise and surfacing real supporters |
| Private Audio and Video Calls | One-on-one conversations with fans |
| Public Live Streaming | Broadcast to your followers and earn live gifts and paid comments |
| Cross Promotion | Earn from, or invest in, promotion between creators |
Grow Your Fan Base
There are two ways to grow:
- Organically within the Caster community
- By inviting your followers from other platforms
| Sharing is the fastest path. Every photo, video, and profile on Caster carries a share link with your Introducer’s Code. When someone clicks your shared content and creates an account, they automatically become your fan. Your existing followers never need to search for you. Share your content and Caster handles the rest. |
Encourage your fans to share too. Anyone can help introduce new followers to your account.
How You Earn
- Live stream tips
- Paid text messages
- Private audio calls
- Private video calls
- Paid comments during live streams
- Direct tips
- Cross Promotion opportunities
Some features require milestones before they unlock. Direct Tips are available from your profile, but most creator earnings come from interactive features such as messages, calls, and live streams.
Monetize
| Learn about the multiple ways to monetize your content. |
How the Algorithm Works
Caster’s recommendations favor creators who generate fan support, because supportive fans are more valuable than passive viewers. Creators who earn support get priority in recommendations.
New creators can still be discovered through trending, search, shared content, and Cross Promotion.
Public Live Streaming
Caster’s primary broadcaster feature.
Once you qualify, the Go Live button appears in your dashboard. When you start a stream, your followers are notified instantly. You can interact in real time and receive live gift tips.
Fans can also send paid comments that appear in a dedicated area, so you can prioritize messages from supporters.
Cross Promotion
Once qualified, larger creators can earn additional income by promoting other creators. Newer creators can reinvest part of their earnings, paying a Cross Promotion fee to a larger creator to reach a bigger audience.
Your Next Step
| If you already have followers
Creators with an existing audience often unlock features much faster by bringing their followers with them. | If you are starting from zero
You can still be discovered through trending, search, shared content, and Cross Promotion. Fan support simply accelerates visibility. |
Payouts, Clearance and Tax Documentation
- Pending clearance: Diamonds from unverified fans stay in Pending Clearance while fraud and chargeback checks run. Once cleared, they move to Available for withdrawal.
- Start earning right away: You can earn before verifying your identity, but verification is required before you withdraw.
- Weekly ACH payouts: Automatic transfers to your bank account.
- No creator fees.
- Tax forms: Compliant payments and tax documentation are handled through Caster Compliance, with required forms managed by our third-party ACH processor.
Common Mistakes
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| The fastest-growing creators promote their content, engage with their fans, and consistently stream live and encourage support. |