Overview

Twitch launched in 2011 and is now a live streaming giant with over 105 million average monthly visitors. Whether you’re gaming, creating, or just chatting, Twitch is a go-to platform for live streaming. Plus, it’s a great place to share your passions, connect with a live audience, and build a community. Restream’s integration with Twitch can help you take your streams to the next level and stand out from the crowd. Plus, with Twitch now allowing multistreaming, it’s the perfect time to open up your content to multiple audiences and platforms at once.

Benefits of using Twitch with Restream

  • Multistreaming made easy: Stream on Twitch and other platforms like YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and more simultaneously. Unlike plugins, Restream’s multistreaming feature is cloud-based, so you can enjoy it even with limited bandwidth.
  • Advanced analytics: Access stream data and gain insights into performance metrics, like viewership, followers, chat, and more. Analytics also include aggregated metrics for multistreaming.
  • RTMP support: Restream is integrated with popular streaming software, like OBS, so you can easily combine your favorite tool with additional powerful features, like multistreaming.
  • Browser-based production: If you’re looking for streaming software that doesn’t require downloads, you can use Restream Studio to go live directly from your browser.
  • Built-in chat support: Restream Chat integrates with Twitch and allows you to read and respond to comments right from your production tool; no need to keep any extra tabs open.

How to use Twitch with Restream

Restream’s integration with Twitch makes it easy to go live with a few simple steps. Just connect your Twitch channel to Restream, and you’ll be ready to start streaming.

  1. Sign up for a Restream account: You can register for free at Restream.io.
  2. Connect Twitch to Restream: Click the Channels button on your home screen, then Add Channel. Select Twitch from the list of supported platforms and log in to authorize Restream.
Connect Twitch to Restream
  1. Set up a stream: Click New Stream on your Home to choose a streaming method. Restream Studio works directly on your browser, while the RTMP option supports streaming from encoders like OBS. Select the one you want and proceed to set up your stream’s details.
Restream Studio
  1. Start streaming: Once you’re ready, start streaming from the Studio or your favorite software! You’ll then be live on Twitch and any other platforms you may have selected.
Twitch stream

Additional features

  • Collaborate with other creators: Restream Studio makes it easy to invite guests to join your stream via a shareable link.
  • Chat relay bot: In addition to reading and responding to comments, Restream Chat includes a relay feature so you can auto-repost messages from one platform's chat to another.
  • Chat overlay: You can also overlay your chat in Studio or embed it on your streaming software to display messages on screen. Our embed chat includes a Twitch-only version, too!
  • Royalty-free music: Worried about copyright strikes? Restream Studio offers built-in, AI-generated music for free, so you can set the mood and not worry about copyright.

Wrap up

Twitch’s vibrant community makes it easy to build an audience and engage viewers through live streaming. By throwing Restream into the mix, you can enjoy even more benefits and expand your reach to even more platforms at once. Whether you're a gamer, creator, or influencer, Restream can enhance your Twitch streams with powerful features and valuable analytics. Start streaming with Restream today and grow your audience across Twitch and beyond.