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How to Host and Allow Others to Stream on Your Twitch Channel

Introduction

Twitch hosting allows streamers to support one another by sharing audiences. When you host someone, your live channel redirects viewers to another channel that is currently streaming. This helps smaller channels get discovered while allowing bigger streamers to take breaks without disappointing fans.

There are also options to collaborate directly with other streamers through Twitch’s Squad Stream and Guest Star features. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to host, squad stream, allow guests, and set up autohosting so others can stream on your Twitch channel.

Hosting Basics

How to Manually Host

Hosting another Twitch channel is simple:

  1. Go Live on Your Channel: You can’t host someone unless your channel is live. So start a stream as you normally would before hosting.
  2. Open Your Channel’s Chat: Click the chat icon or press CTRL+C.
  3. Enter the Host Command: Type /host CHANNEL_NAME in your chat. For example: /host Ninja.
  4. Stop Hosting: Enter /unhost in your chat when you want to stop hosting.

How to Auto Host

You can set up your channel to automatically host someone when you go offline.

  1. Go to your Channel Settings
  2. Turn on Auto Host and select which channels get priority
  3. Add channels to your Host List

Now Twitch will automatically host the top available channel from your list when you go offline.

Streaming with Friends

Twitch Squad Stream

Up to 4 partners can combine their streams into one page using Squad Stream. Viewers see all perspectives in a customizable layout.

To set up a squad stream:

  1. Enable in Creator Dashboard if you’re a partner
  2. Invite up to 3 other partners to squad stream
  3. Choose layout for combined streams
  4. Go live and have fun streaming together!

Twitch Guest Star

The Guest Star feature allows you to invite friends, viewers, or other creators to guest star on your stream through video chat.

Follow these steps:

  1. Turn on Guest Star in Creator Dashboard
  2. Send invite link to up to 5 guests
  3. Add guest feeds as a browser source in OBS
  4. Go Live and interact with your guests on stream!

Allow Others to Stream on Your Channel

You can authorize other Twitch users to stream on your channel without giving them your login credentials.

To allow guests:

  1. Go to Authorized Broadcasters
  2. Add users you want to allow
  3. Inform guests to stream using their software to your channel

Guests can stream to your channel anytime it’s not occupied. Revoke access when desired.

Growth Tips

  • Network with other streamers by raiding, hosting, guest starring, and collaborating.
  • Promote your channel by linking to it from other social media profiles.
  • Optimize SEO by including keywords in titles, descriptions, and metadata.
  • Engage viewers by responding to chat messages in real-time.
  • Analyze metrics in Creator Dashboard to improve stream quality and viewership.

Conclusion

Hosting, collaborating with, and allowing others to stream on your channel helps build community and reach new audiences. Manually host channels or set up autohosting when offline. Stream together through Squad Stream and Guest Star. And don’t forget to network, promote, optimize, engage, and analyze along the way.

Implementing these tips will lead to channel growth and great experiences for both you and your viewers. Now grab some fellow streamers and get streaming!

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