When your favorite creator goes Live on Patreon, it’s your chance to connect in real time — with them and with fellow members.
Joining is easy, and this guide will walk you through how to find a Live, join in, and know what to expect.
Get notified about Live events
If you have access to Live events, we’ll let you know when a creator you’re a member of goes Live, so you don’t miss out. You’ll receive:
- An email notification as soon as the Live begins
- A push notification if you use the Patreon app and have notifications turned on
- A reminder 5 minutes before a scheduled Live starts (via email and push, if enabled)
These alerts help you join right on time — whether it’s a surprise Live or something you’ve been counting down to.
Where to find a Live
Before joining, make sure you’re logged into your Patreon account. You can join from your browser (desktop or mobile) or via the Patreon app on iOS or Android.
You can join a Live from several places:
- Your Home Feed — Live events appear in your feed on both desktop and mobile
- The creator’s page — If a creator is Live, it will be featured on their page
- Community Chats — If the Live starts in a Chat, a banner will appear at the top so you can jump in directly
- Shared links — Creators may post or share direct links you can use to join
- Notifications — Tap the link in your email or push notification to go straight into the Live
If the Live is scheduled but hasn’t started yet, you’ll see a countdown timer showing when it begins. Before entering the post, you’ll also have the option to add the event to your calendar so you don’t miss it.
Joining a Live
When you join a Live — whether it’s just starting or already in progress — you’ll enter the stream directly from your browser or the Patreon app.
If the Live hasn’t started yet, you’ll land in a waiting room with a gradient background and your creator’s avatar.
First time joining? You’ll be asked to agree to the terms of participation before entering. This step is only required once.
Once the Live begins, the stream will start automatically — no need to refresh or rejoin.
Interacting during the Live
Once you're in the Live, you’ll see the video (or audio) stream and a chat where you can connect with your creator and other members.
- On the computer, the chat appears next to the stream
- On mobile, it overlays the video
Ways to participate:
- Say hello, react to what’s happening, or ask a question in the chat
- Use emoji reactions to engage without typing
- View images shared by the creator — only creators can post images, but everyone in the chat can see them
Watching a Live after it ends
If your creator shares the Live afterward, you can watch the replay in a post on their page. Not all creators post replays, so it’s a good idea to check their posts or reach out to them directly.