> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.brewbot.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Social alerts

> Get notified when creators go live or post new content.

<Info>
  This is a **premium feature**. [Upgrade your plan](/getting-started/billing) to access it.
</Info>

Social alerts monitor social platforms and post notifications to a Discord channel when creators go live or publish new content. You can track accounts on TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube.

## Set up social alerts

Configure each platform from the **Social Alerts** page in the [BrewBot Dashboard](https://brewbot.gg).

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="TikTok">
    Monitor TikTok accounts and get alerts when new content is published.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Add a TikTok account">
        Enter the TikTok username or profile URL of the account you want to monitor.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select the notification channel">
        Choose the Discord channel where the bot should post alerts.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Customize the alert message">
        Write a custom message for the notification. You can include placeholders for the creator's name and a link to the new post.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Twitch">
    Get notified when a streamer goes live on Twitch.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Add a Twitch channel">
        Enter the Twitch username or channel URL of the streamer you want to track.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select the notification channel">
        Choose the Discord channel where the bot should post go-live alerts.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Customize the alert message">
        Write a custom message for the notification. Include details like the stream title, game, or a link to the stream.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="YouTube">
    Track YouTube channels for new video uploads.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Add a YouTube channel">
        Enter the YouTube channel URL or handle of the creator you want to monitor.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select the notification channel">
        Choose the Discord channel where the bot should post upload alerts.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Customize the alert message">
        Write a custom message for the notification. You can include placeholders for the video title and link.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  Test your alert configuration by using the preview feature on the Social Alerts page before going live. This lets you verify the message format and channel selection.
</Tip>