If you’re a Twitch user, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the streaming platform and its many features. If not, here’s a quick overview: Twitch is a live streaming platform that allows users to watch video content from other users. You can either stream your own content or watch others’ broadcasts. There are many different types of broadcasts, including gaming, music, and comedy. To start streaming on Twitch, you first need to create an account. Once you have an account, you can sign in with your Twitch username and password. Then, you can find the “Streaming” tab on the main page and click on it. This will take you to the “Streaming Settings” page. Here, you’ll need to set up your settings for streaming: You’ll want to set up your settings for “Streaming Quality.” You can choose between “High,” “Normal,” or “Low.” If you’re using a computer with low graphics card power (like most people are), then setting it to “Low” might be best for your needs. However, if your graphics card is powerful enough (like most people), then setting it to “High” might be better for watching streamed content at high quality. You’ll also want to set up your settings for “Channel Name.” You can choose between public or private channels. public channels are open to anyone who wants to view them; private channels are only accessible by those who have been approved by their creator. If you’re creating a new channel and don’t know who your audience is yet, then choosing public might be the best option because everyone will eventually see it regardless of whether they’re subscribed or not! Once all of your settings have been set up correctly, click on the “Start Streaming” button on the main page and enjoy!
Twitch isn’t just a solo-streaming experience. If you want to stream with your friends, you can use Twitch’s new squad stream feature, where up to four streamers can combine their streams into one window for combined viewers. Here’s how.
To do this, you’ll need to be set up for Twitch streaming on your PC or mobile platform. You’ll also need to have the other Twitch users you want to squad stream with as a friend, as somebody you follow, or to be members of the same Twitch team.
RELATED: How to Stream a PC Game on Twitch with OBS
Most importantly, you’ll only be able to squad stream on Twitch if you have Twitch Partner status. Twitch has promised to offer this feature to all Twitch streamers at a later date, but Twitch hasn’t set a timescale on when it plans to do this.
Accessing Twitch Stream Manager
You’ll need to be signed in to your Twitch account on the company’s website to begin a squad stream. Once you’re signed in, click your account icon in the top-right corner.
From the drop-down menu, select the “Creator Dashboard” option.
In your Twitch dashboard, you’ll see your stream information under the “Stream Manager” section. To begin a squad stream, you’ll need to ensure that the option is available under your “Quick Actions” panel on the right.
If it isn’t, click the “Add” button to find and add the feature to your panel.
Inviting Other Twitch Users and Starting a Twitch Squad Stream
Once the option to squad stream is available in your Twitch quick actions panel, click it to begin a new Twitch squad stream.
To start a new stream, make sure the “My Stream” tab is selected. If you want to accept an invite to join another squad stream, click “Invites” instead.
To start a new stream, click one of the available “Add A Channel” options. Type in the name of a channel you wish to stream with—the name should appear in a drop-down menu below it. Select the channel username to add it to your list.
Once all of the invited Twitch streamers have accepted their invitation to begin squad streaming, and once you’re ready to begin streaming yourself, select the “Start Squad Stream” button.
This will begin the squad stream. Other users will be able to view your individual stream, or they can click a banner on each of the squad streamer’s channel page to switch to squad stream viewing mode.
