Twitch Account Settings

Before getting started, you can find your settings page here. Click the drop-down menu on the front page and select **Settings**, or locate the wrench icon in the directories and click it to be redirected to your settings.

### On this page:

* Profile
* Twitch Prime
* Channel & Videos
* Security & Privacy
* Notifications
* Connections
* Recommendations

## PROFILE

Below are the Profile Settings:

Setting
**Description**
Profile Picture
Upload a profile picture which will personalize your profile and channel a little! Bear in mind the maximum file size for a profile picture is 10MB, 256px width x 256px height, and limited to the following formats: .gif, .jpg, .png.
Profile Banner
Upload a profile banner which will personalize your profile and channel a little! Bear in mind the maximum file size for a profile banner is 10MB, 1200px width x 480px height, and limited to the following formats: .gif, .jpg, .png.
Username
This setting allows you to change your Twitch username. Changing this will change the username that you use to log in with Twitch and can only be changed once every 60 days.
Display Name
This setting allows you to modify the capitalization of your name which will show on your profile page, channel, messages and live directories.
Bio
Your Bio is a short description of who you are, what you like, when you stream, or whatever you wish to share to the world. The max length of this bio is 150 characters and will be displayed under your banner on your profile page.
Disabling Your Account
Use this setting if you ever wish to deactivate your account for whatever reason. Once you click the link, you will be prompted to make sure you wish to close your account.

## TWITCH PRIME

Twitch Prime settings are for Prime users only. If you wish to purchase Twitch Prime you can do so at https://twitch.amazon.com/prime.

Setting
**Description**
Chat Color
Twitch Prime users can set any color they wish to use for Twitch Chat, simply use the color sliders and find a color you like!
Emoticons
With Twitch Prime you get access to two extra emoticon sets. Choose which set out of three you'd like to use by clicking on the appropriate option.
Post Subscription
Share in chat when you use your free subscription benefit.

## CHANNEL & VIDEOS

Heads up! Settings for your Channel and Videos have moved to your Dashboard Settings.

## SECURITY AND PRIVACY

On this settings page you can set up security and privacy options for your account / channel:

### CONTACT

Setting
**Description**
Email
Here you can change the email your account is bound to. This is the email used to send you notifications, newsletters, and also account recovery if you forget your password.
Enable additional account creation
This setting allows you to enable and disable the ability to create multiple accounts with the currently verified email on your account. If this setting is disabled and your email is verified, you will not be able to make any additional accounts using the same email address unless you enable it.
### SECURITY

Settings
**Description**
Change Password
If you ever decide to change your password, click the **Change Password** link to display a pop-up requiring your current password, a new password you wish to use, and a confirmation of your new password.
Two-Factor Authentication
For added layer security, you can add Two-Factor Authentication to your Twitch account.
### PRIVACY

Setting
**Description**
Blocked Users
Clicking **Show Blocked Users** will allow you to add or remove users blocked by you.
Block Whispers from Strangers
Whispers allows users to send private messages to other users. In order to not receive messages from people you don’t know, enable this setting and Twitch will not allow users to send you a private message unless you are following them.
Block Receiving Gifts on Channels you do not follow
You may opt to block incoming gift subscriptions to channels that you do not follow.
Hide Progressive Gifter Badge and Gifts Given Count
Toggle this to enable or disable the display of upgraded gifter badges or the number of Gift Subscriptions you have given in channels.
Hide Subscription Status
Do not show your Subscription status (tier or duration) for any particular channel in your profile or chat card.
Hide Founder Badge
Toggle this to enable or disable the display of the Founder Badge in channels where you are eligible.
Ad Preferences
Twitch respects privacy. Manage and control your consent via this tool.
## NOTIFICATIONS

This settings page allows you to customize what you want to be notified about from Twitch.

Setting
**Description**
Smart Notifications
When turned on, your notifications are sent to where you are. When you’re active on Twitch, you’ll get an on-site notification when a channel you follow goes live. When you’re not using Twitch, you'll get either a mobile notification or an email, not both. You can learn more in this article.
### ON TWITCH

Expand this section to receive a list of notifications that you can receive on the Twitch website. Toggle each option on and off depending on which notifications you'd like to receive.

### BY EMAIL

Expand this section to receive a list of notifications that you can receive via email. Toggle each option on and off depending on which notifications you'd like to receive.

### ON MOBILE

Expand this section to receive a list of notifications that you can receive via push notifications on your mobile device. Toggle each option on and off depending on which notifications you'd like to receive.

### PER CHANNEL

Expand this section to receive a list of the channels you follow. Here, you can toggle notifications on or off for these channels individually.

## CONNECTIONS

On this page you can connect your other online accounts with Twitch and also review which websites, community made projects, and applications have limited access to your Twitch account.

### RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS

Setting
**Description**
Recommended Connections:
You can connect your Twitch account to Twitter, YouTube, and Steam directly from your settings to share your content in all the places your community frequents. To connect, simply hover over the grayed out tick icon until you see **Connect**. Proceed to connect your respective account. Once done you will get an indication of a successful connection with a green tick icon.

Extensions Connections:
Use this setting to connect your channel to extensions. For more information on extensions go here.
Other Connections:
Twitch allows developers to utilize the Kraken API which can allow them limited access to your account if you allow them. Here you can review all of the applications which have been authorized for your account, and you can revoke authorization for an application or website by clicking the **Disconnect** link on the relevant row.
Developer Applications:
If you are a developer and wish to utilize the Twitch API you can register your application by checking out Twitch Developers page.
## RECOMMENDATIONS

This page allows you to manage your recommendations by allowing you to remove channels, categories and videos you've previously tagged as **Not Interested** via the Discover page on Twitch.