Twitch is all about building communities and connecting with your favorite content creators. Following your favorite streamers is the first step to becoming part of their community, and I’ll walk you through exactly how to do it.
The Basic Method: Following from a Channel Page
When you find a streamer you enjoy watching, following them is actually super straightforward. Just look for the heart-shaped “Follow” button near the top of their channel page. It’s usually positioned right under their stream window. One click, and you’re done! You’ll now get notifications when they go live.
Following Through Mobile
If you’re using the Twitch mobile app, the process is just as simple. Navigate to the channel you want to follow, tap their profile, and hit that Follow button. The mobile interface might look a bit different, but the heart icon is still your go-to symbol for following.
Alternative Ways to Follow
Sometimes you might discover streamers through different routes. Maybe you’re watching a raid, or you’ve found them in your recommended section. In these cases, you can:
– Click their username in chat
– Select their profile from the raid screen
– Follow directly from the Browse page
Pro Tips for Following
Here’s something many new Twitch users don’t realize – you can customize your follow notifications. After clicking follow, look for the notification bell icon. You can choose whether you want to be notified via email, mobile alerts, or both when your favorite streamers go live.
Making the Most of Your Follows
I always tell my friends to be strategic about who they follow. Following too many channels can make your feed cluttered and overwhelming. Instead, focus on:
– Streamers whose content you genuinely enjoy
– Communities you want to be part of
– Content creators who stream during times you’re usually available
Managing Your Follow List
Over time, you might want to clean up your follow list. You can easily manage this by:
1. Going to your profile
2. Clicking “Following”
3. Using the sorting options to review who you follow
4. Unfollowing channels you no longer watch
Remember, following is just the beginning of your Twitch journey. It’s the gateway to becoming part of communities, participating in chat, and maybe even becoming a subscriber later on. Take some time to explore different channels and find the content creators who really resonate with you.
One last tip: many streamers have specific communities or Discord servers for their followers. Once you follow someone, check their channel description or chat with other viewers to discover these additional ways to connect with the community.
