how do you make money on twitch

Question:
How do you make money on twitch?

Answer:
Their are many different ways of making money while using the Twitch live stream service. We will go over some of the main sources of income.

First with out being a Twitch affiliate or partner, you can still make a incoming via live streaming on Twitch from having a button or a link to a "Donations" or "Tips" page. See Paypals button FAQ to set that up.

You can also get sponsorships, free game keys and other opportunities depending on your viewer and follower metrics. See our free game keys page for more details!

If you have enough viewership and followers you can apply to become a Twitch affiliate or partner.  A Twitch affiliate and partner both make available the following monetization options:

• Bits - are twitch's virtual currency that allows for tipping on channels. Viewers will use real money to buy bits from Twitch which then they can use on channels as a way to tip or donate to streamers.
  
• Subscribers - Allows viewers to sub to your channel for a fee each month.
• Prime Gaming - Free Sub - Allows viewers to use their free prime gaming sub on your channel which in terms pays you a fee each time.
• Advertisements  - allows you to monetize via Ads that pay at the start of viewing your channel and whenever you trigger a Ad break
• Bounty Board - special program that may not be accessible to all, but allows for sponsorships. Brands will pay streamers "x" amount for "x" time do play or advertise a program or service.

Additional Guides / Resources
How much do Twitch streamers make? - Full time streaming vs Minimum Wage Job
Best & Worse Months to stream - Limited time? Then focus on these months for maximizing your potential advertisement revenue opportunities.
Ultimate Guide on getting more viewers - You cant make any money on Twitch with out viewers, this is the starting guide that covers many topics and aspects to get your channel going on twitch.

how old do you have to be to stream on twitch

If you want to stream on twitch you have to be at least 13 years old or be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Please note the following from the Twitch terms of service:

"Use of Twitch by Minors and Blocked Persons

The Twitch Services are not available to persons under the age of 13. If you are between the ages of 13 and the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction of residence, you may only use the Twitch Services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms of Service."

So this is pretty straight forward, only 13+ or with a parent for streaming and using Twitch.

what is twitch tv

What is twitch tv is a question that is being asked all the time it seems even in 2021. Lets go over what twitch tv is in this short guide.

Twitch tv is primarily a live streaming video service that focuses on content related to video games, esports, competitions and other personality based communities. Anyone can sign up to create a account to chat or to stream on the platform. It also offers video on demand from previous streaming sessions from all the various channels.

Twitch Interactive is the company that operates the service which is a subsidiary of Amazon.com INC. It launched on June 6, 2011 and its current CEO is Emmett Shear.

One of the reasons why Twitch is so popular today is due to it being one of the first services to offer live streaming for video game content back in 2011.  They also had a partner program for content creators to make a income from their content generation.  As more big brand gaming companies started using the Twitch service, it become the go to website for checking out new games, tournaments and other events.

Whenever a new video game comes out the general gaming community knows they can watch someone streaming it live on Twitch.  Instead of watching reviews on youtube, they go to Twitch and watch the game live and can ask questions directly to the streamers.  This is what I believe was the beginning of what make Twitch, Twitch.

Now a days Twitch has turned into more of a culture of personalities and niche communities. The door has opened up to many different types of content which you can find by searching on all the various categories setup on the directory.

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Twitch is a live streaming platform that allows people to watch and broadcast video game streams, as well as other types of content like creative arts, music, talk shows, and more. Twitch was launched in 2011 and quickly became the leading platform for video game streaming, with millions of active users and thousands of streamers broadcasting at any given time.

At its core, Twitch is a social platform that connects people through shared interests and passions. Streamers can interact with their audiences through live chat, polls, and other features, creating a sense of community and engagement that goes beyond traditional media.

Twitch's popularity has also spawned a new generation of content creators who make a living from streaming and engaging with their audiences. These creators can earn money through various means, including ads, subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships.

In addition to its social and entertainment functions, Twitch has also become a significant force in the gaming industry, with many publishers and developers using the platform to showcase their games and interact with fans. Twitch has also become a platform for esports, with many professional leagues and tournaments broadcasting their matches live on the platform.

To use Twitch, users need to create an account and download the Twitch app or use the web-based platform. From there, they can watch live streams, follow their favorite streamers, and engage with other users through chat and other features. Users can also create their own channels and start streaming their own content, building their own audiences and communities.

Overall, Twitch is a vibrant and dynamic platform that has revolutionized the way people consume and create content online. It has become a major cultural force and a hub of creativity and entertainment, bringing people together from around the world to share their passions and connect with others who share their interests.

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7,500,000 Million + Accounts used in follow-botting and view-botting!

So over the last couple of days there has been a lot of chatter around the influx for following botting across the Twitch platform.  People have created tools that use 3rd party lists to attempt to remove the follows from their channels.  And just today Twitch support has finally reported on the issue from their "Twitch Support" twitter account.

Here is a look at that tweet thread:

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🛡️ We have been monitoring the rise of fake engagement on Twitch and have identified 7.5MM+ accounts that break our TOS by follow-botting and view-botting. We are taking action on these accounts and appreciate all of the reports about this issue.

— Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) April 14, 2021

A majority of these accounts were detected through ongoing machine learning technology that will continue to improve and we will continue to operate going forward. We engage in enforcement when necessary including pursuing legal action.

— Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) April 14, 2021

As a result of these removals, you may see sudden decreases in your follower and viewer count over the coming days. If you believe that you were follow- or view-botted, please check out our help article. 📚 https://t.co/R82r7NA90A

— Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) April 14, 2021

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Many channels appear to have lost followers over the last couple of days as Twitch is slowly removing the bot accounts.

Let take a look at some of the stream channels that were most effected by this botting. As of today, 4/14/2012 the following channels are listed to have lost (x) amount of followers in the past 7 days. Please note we are using a 3rd party twitch stat website called sullygnome to check for these stats.

• sodapoppin - 2.5+ Million
  
• xQcOW - 2.1+ Million
  
• TrickAIM - 2.02+ Million
  
• Blinkx_ - 1.78+ Million
  
• AdinRoss - 1.68+ Million
  
• kraynasty - 1.59+ Million
  
• aileybeanssa - 1.56 Million
  
• MzBETRAYAL - 1.31 Million
  
• Heelmike - 1.16 Million
  
• okharry - 900k+
  
• ForestOfWires - 850k+
  
• MrConRem - 785k+
  
• Taylor_Jevaux - 464k+

If you suspect your channel has been targeted by bots of any kind, then you will want to review the official twitch help page on this topic. Here is the direct link to that article: https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/how-to-handle-view-follow-bots?language=en_US

block streams on game directories

This is a guide on how to block streams from showing up on game directories or in just chatting sections on Twitch.tv.  Please note this only works for users who are logged in and are using the recommendations sorting option.

Step 1:
Make sure your logged into your Twitch account.

Step 2:
Click on Browse and then go to the category, then check to see if sort by is set to "Recommended For You".  If it is not change it to this setting.

Step 3:
Find the channel or stream that you want to block and then press the 3 vertical bars. Then click on the option called "Not Interested".

As soon as you select not interested, that streamer will be permanently blocked from showing up on the game directory for your account while on recommendations.

If you want to undue the block, go to your settings page, here is a direct link: https://www.twitch.tv/settings/recommendations and then remove the stream from the channel feedback section.

These steps are also similar to how you would block streams on the Twitch App for apple or android. Please leave any questions or comments below.

How to check for copyright strikes made against your channel!

How to know if your twitch channel has received any copyright strikes? Twitch has recently updated their creator dashboard section to display if your channel has any copyright strikes.  To see if any violation is currently on your channel you have to follow these simple steps!

Step 1:
Make sure your logged into Twitch, if not log into your account.

Step 2:
Go to your creator dashboard, by clicking on your profile picture and then selecting creator dashboard.

Step 3:
Now click on content, then on video producer.

Step 4:
If you have any copyright strikes, a big panel on the right will show up with details. Here is a screenshot example of this:

If your channel has no copyright strikes, the panel will still show up and list zero strikes. Make sure to have the width of the window big enough.

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Additional note, you will now be also be sent a notification in your Twitch inbox on any DMCA notification.

Here is a screenshot of where to look for that and a example of what it shows:

For more information on "DMCA" and "Copyrights", check out this twitch help page: https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/dmca-and-copyright-faqs?language=en_US

 

How to reverse permitted terms?

If you are looking for how to revert a permitted term, here is a quick guide on how to do just that on twitch!

Step 1:

Go to your creator dashboard while being logged into your twitch account.

Step 2:

Click on settings, then moderation and go to the automod control section. Find the section labeled "Permitted terms and phrases and click on that to open up all the active terms.

Step 3:

Find the term you want to remove and click on the delete button.