# Streaming games on IndieRaid

## Requirements

* You must have an account at Indie Raid. If you haven't reigstered yet, please sign up here: <https://indieraid.com/signup>
* Your account has to be approved. Click [here](https://join.gitbook.io/indieraid/streamer-guide/how-to-get-approved) for instruction
* You must actually stream the game. This means you must speak & talk about the game while streaming. Having a video camera enabled is preferred, but not required.
* You preferred language during your streaming has to match what you entered in your Account Settings page. For example, entering "English" and speaking **mostly** Spanish while streaming can result ban.
* You must clearly announce in your channel that you are streaming a sponsored content when streaming an IndieRaid game. There are various ways of doing it. One is by adding "#ad" or "#sponsored" in your channel title while using IndieRaid. [More info here](https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2014/10/02/transparency-in-sponsored-content-and-promotion-4843fec329ce/)

## Choose a game to stream

There are various game available on our homepage.

![](https://2235755491-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lx7ZT9xgyP6uyXvZfzE%2F-LyZtjN8pRMliOB2kvZF%2F-LyZtuUF04p4S14sXYb6%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=51243a63-e45f-451b-8573-4a5adf6ba628)

Each game "card" shows how much you are expected to earn, and how much time you must play the game for. The yellow key icon represents that this games requires a key to play (Which is provided by us)

![](https://2235755491-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lx7ZT9xgyP6uyXvZfzE%2F-LyZtjN8pRMliOB2kvZF%2F-LyZvg_xblJJlR78QWF_%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=47c7c8cd-d530-460e-8fb7-917f3049b3f3)

Once you click on a game, then you'll see the game's detail page like below:

![](https://2235755491-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lx7ZT9xgyP6uyXvZfzE%2F-LyZtjN8pRMliOB2kvZF%2F-LyZwa6hRpSnyc7gwV6R%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=626303dd-9516-4360-a3a9-8b81a00f216d)

First, carefully follow the instruction under **"How to install/run this game"**. You must have the game ready to play **BEFORE** you start streaming the game in your channel.

## Playing games on Steam

IndieRaid supports games published on Steam, and these games require Steam Keys to play. For these games, retrieve steam keys by clicking on **\[Retrieve Steam Keys]** button. Please keep in mind that game developers have limited number of Steam Keys, so **it is mandatory to stream a game once you receive a steam key for it.**

Once you receive a Steak Key, you can download the game by visiting <https://store.steampowered.com/account/registerkey>

## Let the streaming begin!

Once the game is ready to be played, click on **\[Start Streaming]** button. It will give you a final notification on how long you're expected to play the game.

![](https://2235755491-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lx7ZT9xgyP6uyXvZfzE%2F-LyZtjN8pRMliOB2kvZF%2F-LyZyCxoVlJL1_Gt-TrX%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=6f37c9fe-72fa-4ffc-8b30-b02da6c248fd)

Once you click on **\[Start Streaming]** button, we'll start our countdown timer showing time remaining until your minimum playtime is completed. <img src="https://2235755491-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lx7ZT9xgyP6uyXvZfzE%2F-LyZtjN8pRMliOB2kvZF%2F-LyZyqoTnR0hlBOpWZ9Y%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=19e4a033-d8c9-4ca5-b6c7-34cfa9b4db2f" alt="" data-size="original">&#x20;

Once your streaming has ended, you'll see your earning information on your [**\[Reports\]**](https://indieraid.com/streamer/report) page