How to Connect Your Twitter to Twitch and Manage Your Twitch Account

Connecting your Twitter and Twitch accounts can significantly enhance your online presence, allowing you to share your content more effectively and engage with your audience across multiple platforms. This guide will walk you through the steps to connect your Twitter and Twitch accounts and explore the various settings within your Twitch account to customize your experience.

Connecting Your Twitter to Twitch

Log in to Twitch: Start by visiting the Twitch website and logging into your Twitch account. Access Settings: Click on your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Settings from the dropdown menu. Go to Connections: In the Settings menu, click on the Connections tab. Connect Twitter: Look for the Twitter section and click on the Connect button. Authorize Twitter: A pop-up will appear, prompting you to log in to your Twitter account if you aren't already logged in. Click Authorize app to grant Twitch the necessary permissions to access your Twitter account. Confirmation: Your Twitter account will be listed under the Connections tab, confirming the successful connection.

Once your accounts are connected, you can share your Twitch streams on Twitter and engage with your audience across both platforms.

Twitch Account Settings: Customizing Your Profile and Account Options

Profile Settings

Customize your Twitch profile with these settings:

Profile Picture: Upload a profile picture that personalizes your account. The maximum file size is 10MB and the dimensions are 256px x 256px. Acceptable formats are .gif and .jpg. Banner: Upload a banner to further personalize your profile and channel. The maximum file size is also 10MB, with dimensions of 1200px x 480px. Acceptable formats are .gif and .jpg. Display Name: Change your Twitch username, which can only be changed once every 60 days. Biography: Write a short description of yourself, what you like when you stream, or any other information you wish to share. The maximum length is 150 characters. Disabling Your Account: Use this option to deactivate your account if needed. You will be prompted to confirm before making changes.

Twitch Prime Settings

About Twitch Prime, a subscription service for Twitch users:

Chat Color: Change the color of your chat on Twitch. Use the color sliders to select a color. Emoticons: Access two extra emoticon sets and pick the one you prefer. Subscription Share: Share your free subscription benefit in the chat.

Channel Videos Settings

These settings are now available on your Dashboard Settings. Manage your channel and video content here.

Security and Privacy Settings

Control the security and privacy of your account with these options:

Contact: Change the email associated with your Twitch account for notifications and password recovery. Email: Enable or disable the ability to create additional accounts with the same verified email. Change Password: Modify your password when needed. Two-Factor Authentication: Enhance account security with Two-Factor Authentication.

Privacy Settings

Manage your privacy settings:

Blocked Users: Show or hide blocked users. Whispers from Strangers: Receive private messages only from users you follow. Receiving Gifts: Choose to receive gift notifications for channels you don't follow. Hide Progressive Gifter Badge: Control the visibility of gift badges and the number of gift subscriptions given. Hide Subscription Status: Hide your subscription status on your profile and in chat cards. Founder Badge: Show or hide the Founder Badge in channels where you are the founder.

Notifications Settings

Customize your notifications:

Smart Notifications: Turn on smart notifications to get alerts based on your activity. On Twitch: Set up notifications for different channels and events on the Twitch website. By Email: Receive email notifications for various Twitch events. On Mobile: Get push notifications on your mobile device for Twitch activity. Per Channel: Control notifications for individual channels you follow.

Connections Settings

Connect other online accounts with Twitch and manage your recommended connections:

Recommended Connections: Connect your Twitch account to Twitter, YouTube, and Steam. Extensions: Connect your channel to extensions for additional functionality. Other Connections: Authorize applications and websites that have access to your Twitch account.

Recommendations Settings

Manage your recommendations and tag channels, categories, and videos:

Remove Not Interested: Remove channels, categories, and videos you are not interested in.

By following these steps and utilizing the various settings available, you can effectively manage your Twitch account and enhance your social media presence.