Unlocking the Twitch Partner Program: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you a passionate streamer hungry to take your content to the next level? The Twitch Partner Program is designed for creators who are dedicated to providing engaging and diverse content to their audience, while also looking to monetize their stream and grow their community. This guide will walk you through the requirements, the benefits, and the steps to becoming a Twitch Partner.

Twitch Partnership Requirements

To become a Twitch Partner, you must meet the following criteria within the last 30 days:

Stream for a minimum of 25 hours Stream on at least 12 unique days Average 75 or more viewers during your streams

These requirements ensure that you have a consistent and active audience, which is crucial for monetization and growth on Twitch.

Twitch Partner Program Overview

The Twitch Partner Program is designed for creators who are ready to elevate their streaming status from an Affiliate to a Partner. As a Partner, you will have access to a variety of features, tools, and services to help you grow and monetize your channel.

Stream a Diverse Range of Content

Twitch Partners can stream a wide variety of content, including but not limited to games, music, talk shows, and art. This flexibility allows you to showcase your unique talents and attract a diverse audience.

Grow Your Channel with Monetization

Monetization Options

Channel Subscriptions: Twitch Partners can earn revenue from subscribing viewers, with up to three different subscription tiers. Bits: Virtual goods that viewers can buy to support your channel. Partners receive a 1 cent share of the revenue for each Bit, and can customize their Cheermotes and Bit Badges. Ads: Partners can choose to monetize through ads, earning a share of the revenue generated by ads played on their channel.

Special Features to Help You Grow Your Channel

Channel Customization

Partner-specific features offer numerous customization options to enhance your channel:

Custom Chat Badges: Create unique chat badges for subscribers based on their tenure. Custom Emoticons: Unlock up to 60 emote slots based on the total subscriber points. Custom Emoticon Prefix and Bit Badges: Customize the prefix and create Bit Badges for subscribers and hosts. Verified User Badge: Display a badge to vouch for the trustworthiness of your chat. 2 Lifetime Channel Subscriptions for Chatbots: Engage your community with custom chatbots. 3 Free Lifetime Channel Subscriptions for Friends and Family: Share the love with those closest to you.

VOD Features

Extended VOD Storage: Store VODs for 60 days, far beyond the standard 14 days. Reruns and Premieres: Rebroadcast past content and premiere new videos to your audience.

Subscriber Streams

Use Subscriber Streams to reward your most dedicated community members with an exclusive stream and interact with them directly.

Priority Support

Twitch Partners enjoy access to a dedicated support team, providing faster resolution to any issues.

Twitch Team Creation

Form a Stream Team by requesting members through the Partner Help portal.

Access to Partner-Only Opportunities

Partners will be considered for special promotional opportunities and have priority access to quality video transcodes.

Stream Delay

Delay your stream by up to 15 minutes to ensure fairness during competitive play.

Eligibility and Criteria

To qualify for the Twitch Partner Program, you must:

Complete the Path to Partner achievement to demonstrate a large and engaged following on other services. Conform to Twitch's Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, and DMCA Guidelines. Maintain consistent and quality content.

Note that viewership from raids, reruns, and FrontPage spotlights does not count towards Partnership eligibility.

Final Tips

If you have not yet met the criteria for the Twitch Partner Program, consider joining the Affiliate program first to build your following and meet the prerequisites. Consistency and quality are key in maintaining your position as a Twitch Partner.