Can mods ban other mods

Can twitch mods ban other mods?

No, only the broadcaster can ban mods in their channels. If you want to ban a user in your chat room you can either click on their name and then press the ban button in the pop up window or use the chat command as follows.

Type: /ban [username] [reason]

You don't have to fill in a reason, that is optional.

Can mods give vip to people

Can twitch mods give vip to people?

 

No, only the broadcaster can add the user role of vip to others on their channels. If you want to vip someone in your own channel you can simply use the chat command as follows.

Type: /vip [username]

You can also do this in the roles manager section in the dashboard. To get to the roles manager follow these simple steps!

1. Go to the creator dashboard
2. Click on the community section to expand it
3. Then click on the "Roles Manager" option
4. Press the Add New button, type the username of the account you want to add for vip and then press the + button to add the vip role. 

You can also see how many vip slots you have unlocked when in the roles manager and by clicking on adding in a new vip user role. See the above screenshot for a example of that occurance.

How do you get vip slots on twitch?

Streamers can get 10 VIP slots by completing the "Build a Community" achievement which is gain 50 followers and 5 unique chatters during a stream session. This will scale up as you have more unique chatters during your streaming.

What benefits do VIPs have in your twitch channel?

• Special Badge
• Can post links in chat even if links are disabled
• Not effected by any rate limits, slow, sub-only or followers-only modes
  

 

 

 

If you block someone on twitch can they see your stream

Can Blocked Users Still Watch Your Twitch Stream? (Full 2026 Guide)

If you have blocked someone on Twitch, the most common question streamers ask is: can they still see your broadcast?

Yes. Blocking a user on Twitch does not prevent them from watching your stream. They can still view your live broadcast, VODs, and clips just like any other viewer. Blocking only affects their ability to interact with your chat.

What Does Blocking Someone on Twitch Actually Do?

When you block a user on Twitch, the following things happen:

• They are immediately removed from your chat room
• They can no longer send messages in your chat
• They no longer appear in your viewer list
• They cannot whisper you or interact with your channel points
• They cannot raid your channel

However, they can still:

• Watch your live stream
• Watch your VODs and clips
• See your channel page and panels
• Follow your channel (though you will not see the follow notification)

How to Block Someone on Twitch (Step by Step)

1. Click on their username in chat
2. Click the three dots menu that appears
3. Select Block

You can also block users from your Creator Dashboard under Settings → Moderation → Blocked Users.

When to Block vs When to Report

Blocking is perfect for minor annoyances or chat spam. For serious violations of Twitch Community Guidelines (harassment, hate speech, threats, doxxing, etc.), you should always report the user in addition to blocking them. Reporting helps Twitch take platform-wide action.

Pro Tips for Streamer Safety and Channel Management

• Use AutoMod and Blocked Terms to catch problems automatically
• Appoint trusted moderators who can help manage chat
• Consider using a chat bot like Nightbot or StreamElements for extra protection
• If someone is truly problematic, do not hesitate to report them to Twitch Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a blocked user still see that I am live?

Yes. They will still see your stream in their followed channels list and in category pages if they search for it.

Does blocking someone notify them?

No. Twitch does not notify the blocked user. They simply lose the ability to chat in your channel.

Can I unblock someone later?

Yes. You can unblock users at any time from your Moderation settings.

Does blocking work the same on mobile?

Yes. The process is almost identical whether you are on desktop or using the Twitch mobile app.

Final Thoughts

Blocking on Twitch is a useful tool for keeping your chat clean and positive, but it is important to understand its limitations. It protects your chat experience without stopping someone from watching your content. For serious issues, always combine blocking with a proper report to Twitch.

Keeping your channel safe and welcoming helps you focus on what matters most: creating great content and building a positive community.

Have you ever had to block someone on Twitch? How did it go? Share your experience in the comments below. I read every single one and it helps other streamers learn from real situations.

Stay safe and happy streaming!

Can mods check who is banned

Can twitch mods check who is banned?

Yes, any mod for your channel can check to see if a user has been banned using the following chat command.

Type: /user [username]

This should pop up a window that will display if they are banned or not. Here is a screenshot example of a user that was recently banned on my channel.

You can see the banned notification at the bottom of the pop up, who did the ban and the date it occurred.This information can also be accessed in the mod view, to access the mod view for a channel by clicking on sword button next to the gear icon.  Here is a screenshot of what that looks like from my channel.

Another way to directly access the mod view is by inserting the following into the URL structure.

Example: https://twitch.tv/moderator/daopa

Put /moderator/ before the channel name as noted in the example.  This is a great way to create a shortcut or bookmark straight to this very handy tool.

Now in the mod view you have a section called "MOD ACTIONS", all recent bans will be posted up in this location. If you click on the name in that section it will pop up a window showing details of what the user posted in chat, any timeouts, bans and mod comments.

It also has button options to unban, report, and quick whisper.

Can mods say banned words

Can twitch mods say banned words?

No, only the broadcaster can say words or phrases that are banned in their channel. If you want to check what words and phrases are banned in your channel, follow these steps.

1. 
   Login to your twitch account
2. Go to creator dashboard
3. Click on the settings section to expand it
4. Find moderation in the dropdown menu and click on that option
5. Then go to the section listed as "Blocked terms and phrases" and click on that area

This will get to the page that lists all the blocked terms and phrases you have enabled.

Can mods see my sub count

Can twitch mods see my sub count?

No, only the broadcaster is able to see current sub counts on their channels. There are some 3rd party websites that do minor sub count tracking but they are not that accuate.

Can mods delete clips

Can twitch mods delete clips?

No, only editors or the channel owner can delete clips made from their streams. If you are a editor you can access the content clip section by going to the following URL:

https://dashboard.twitch.tv/u/daopa/content/clips/channel

Replace daopa with the channel name that you are a editor for and it will show the clips section. From there you can select the clips you want to delete by check marking them and pressing the delete button.

Another way to get to this section is from the mod view. To get to mod view, click on the sword icon at the bottom section in the chat block.

After that go to the channel actions section on the side and expand it.

On this panel you will see the option for creator dashboard. Click on that and you will go to the default section of the dashboard. From there you click on content then clips, then clips of streamer name channel.