{"id":108672,"date":"2022-11-29T11:36:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T10:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=108672"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:18:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:18:33","slug":"how-to-host-streams-on-twitch-and-why-you-should-be-doing-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-host-streams-on-twitch-and-why-you-should-be-doing-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Host exciting streams on Twitch in 4 easy steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Twitch<\/strong> has quickly become one of the most accessible streaming platforms<\/strong> for users to share their passions with the world. But have you ever thought about how to entertain your audience even when you\u2019re offline? No one can stream for 24 hours straight every day, so how can you keep your audience entertained when you\u2019re not live streaming? The answer – Is twitch hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In this article, we\u2019ll be exploring what Twitch hosts<\/strong> are, their benefits for your channel, and, more importantly, how to host streams on Twitch to keep your audience entertained. Keep reading to discover how you can give your fans more value and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who uses Twitch?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Twitch is currently one of the biggest video streaming platforms<\/strong>. Millions of users tune in daily to watch their favorite Twitch influencer cover topics related to gaming, art, lifestyle, and other hobbies. These streams happen in real-time, and while watching an influencer, the audience can interact, ask questions and make observations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes the platform much more interactive<\/strong> compared to other social media channels like YouTube and TikTok, where the content is mainly pre-recorded. Initially, Twitch was favored by gamers, and to this day, gaming is still the main topic. However, other hobbies like art and lifestyle have also started seeing the platform\u2019s benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Twitch hosting, and how can it help?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Twitch hosting is where you broadcast another streamer\u2019s channel<\/strong> on your own. This is very beneficial when you\u2019re offline or not currently streaming, as it keeps your audience entertained without them having to leave your channel. Another benefit is that it opens you up to more cross-promotion and increases your reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many social media channels, marketing and shout-outs from other channels are essential for growing your audience. Promoting other content through hosting on your channel gives more chances for mutual promotion and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to host streams on Twitch?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it may seem complex, Twitch has actually made it very simple<\/strong> to start hosting other channels on yours with the \u2018Auto-Host\u2019 feature. No need to reach out to other content creators, wait for them to respond, and then use complex embedding techniques. All you need to do is follow the four simple steps below to enable auto-hosting other streams on your Twitch channel.<\/p>\n\n\n

  1. Go to Switch and enter your profile<\/h2>\"How

    Open your Switch account<\/strong> in your browser and once logged in, click on your profile in the top right corner of the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  2. Manage your \u2018Featured Content\u2019<\/h2>\"How

    Once in your profile, click on the \u2018Creator Dashboard\u2019 and then \u2018Settings\u2019 to be taken to a new window<\/strong>. Once here, click on \u2018Channel\u2019 in the left menu and finally on the \u2018Featured Content\u2019 tab that opens on the screen. Toggle \u2018Auto-Hosting\u2019 on and then proceed to the next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  3. Add channels to host<\/h2>\"How

    You\u2019ll see the \u2018Auto-Hosting\u2019 window where you can configure all the streams<\/strong> you wish to host on your channel. To add channels, click on the option for \u2018Host List.\u2019 Now you\u2019ll see a list of existing channels that you\u2019re already hosting (if you set this up previously), or you can start searching for channel names to add to your list. We recommend researching which channels to add before just adding random ones. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  4. Adjust hosting priority<\/h2>\"How

    Once you\u2019ve added a few channels<\/strong>, you can navigate back to the previous screen by clicking on the back arrow in the top right of the open window. Next, look at the \u2018Hosting Priority\u2019 settings and select the option that works for you. You can either choose to host channels in the order that they appear on your list, or they can be hosted randomly. You can drag and drop the channels in the order you prefer from the \u2018Host List\u2019 screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>