Twitch partners get access to a plethora of amazing features, benefits, and tools at their disposal. They are also provided with perks that non-partners would never dream of. Basically it’s a very good deal if you’re one of the chosen few who is able to become a Twitch partner. But how can you become a partner you ask? Go ahead and read on to find out.
One of the hardest notions to swallow for aspiring Twitch streamers is the fact that if you really want to succeed, you must have a plan. Although some might be looking for a quick fix, or perhaps an answer from an elder streamer regarding this pursuit, there are no tricks or gimmicks that will help you get to partner. You simply have to put in the work and begin with a strategy that you can use effectively and efficiently.
Twitch is the world’s leading video platform and community for gamers. We have connected millions of people around the world through Twitch communities to talk, learn, and play together. Since the company was created in 2011, users have logged more than 1.7 billion minutes watching their favorite Esports events, talking to each other through 5 million chat messages per day, and even coordinating to play games with one another!
How To Become A Twitch Partner
Twitch Partner Program Overview
The Twitch Partnership Program is for those who are committed to streaming and are ready to level up from Affiliate. Twitch Partners are creators who stream a variety of content, from games, music, talk shows, art, to just about anything else you can imagine. If you love sharing what you do with a live community, and have built up a sizable audience on Twitch or other services, we want to hear from you! If you want to learn more about how to grow your channel on Twitch, visit Twitch Creator Camp.
On this page:
Monetization
Special features to help you grow your channel
Who qualifies?
MONETIZATION
Channel Subscriptions & Emotes: Twitch Partners can earn revenue by accepting subscriptions from their viewers. The subscription options are: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or the Prime free subscription. Revenue received from a subscription may vary depending on the country in which a subscriber lives. To learn more about local subscription prices read more here. Partners can also unlock up to 60 channel emotes.
Bits: Bits are a virtual good viewers can buy to Cheer on your channel, allowing them to support you without having to use an external website or third party. Twitch provides participating Partners a share of the revenue Twitch receives from Bits equal to 1 cent per Bit used to Cheer for them. As a Partner, you also get to customize your Cheermote and Bit Badges.
Ads: Partners earn a share of the revenue generated from any ads played on their channel. Partners can determine the length and frequency of mid-roll advertisements through their dashboard.
SPECIAL FEATURES TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR CHANNEL
CHANNEL CUSTOMIZATION
Custom Chat Badges – Partners can create custom chat badges for subs based on sub tenure.
Custom Emoticons – Partners can unlock up to 60 emote slots based on the total amount of subscriber points you have.
Custom Emoticon Prefix – Partners can customize the prefix code in front of their emoticons.
Custom Bit Badges, Bits Reward Emotes, and Cheermotes.
Verified User Badge.
Two lifetime channel subscriptions for your chatbot.
Up to 3 additional free lifetime channel subscriptions to friends and family – These are unlocked based on your total amount of subscribers.
VOD FEATURES
Extended VOD Storage: Partners have VODs stored for 60 days, vs the standard 14 days.
Reruns and Premieres: Rebroadcast past content and show off new videos to your audience.
SUBSCRIBER STREAMS
Subscriber Streams give Creators the option to host a stream for some of their most dedicated community members: subscribers, VIPs, and moderators. Learn more about Subscriber Streams.
PRIORITY SUPPORT
Twitch Partners have access to a dedicated support team. Visit our support portal while logged in to your Partner account and you should receive an answer from the Partner Help team in 1-2 business days.
TWITCH TEAM CREATION
Twitch Partners may create their own Stream Team by requesting one through Partner Help.
ACCESS TO PARTNER-ONLY OPPORTUNITIES
Partners will be considered for special promotional opportunities such as Partner Spotlights, Meet & Greets, Partner Panels, Streamer Zones, and more.
GUARANTEED VIDEO TRANSCODES
Partners will always have first priority access to quality options for their channel. Quality options allow viewers to adjust the quality in which they view a broadcast for the best experience. While non-partnered channels receive transcodes depending on how much capacity is available, Partners are guaranteed transcodes for all of their broadcasts.
STREAM DELAY
Partners can delay their broadcast by up to 15 minutes to ensure fairness during competitive play.
WHO QUALIFIES?
We are looking for Partners who can act as role models to the community and meet the following criteria. If you do not currently meet these qualifications, you should consider the Affiliate Program, obtainable through the Path to Affiliate achievement. You can also learn more about how to grow on Twitch via Creator Camp, the go-to strategy guide for all things Twitch.
TWITCH PARTNERSHIPS CRITERIA
Complete the Path to Partner achievement to demonstrate large, engaged viewership/following on other services.
Broadcast content that conforms to our Community Guidelines, Terms of Service and DMCA Guidelines.
Those who complete Path to Partner should be able to maintain the criteria set forth in the achievement on a consistent basis.
Please note that viewership from hosts, raids, Reruns, Premieres and Front Page spotlight does not count towards Partnership consideration.
Streamers who complete the path to Partner achievement in their Achievements Dashboard will unlock a button to apply for Partnership and receive priority for their application to be reviewed.
Please note that the Path to Partner achievement lists the minimum criteria we look for in potential Partners and that completing this achievement does not guarantee Partnership.
