How to Start Streaming on Twitch on Android

This wikiHow teaches you how to broadcast live on Twitch using an Android phone or tablet.

Steps

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    Open Twitch on your Android. It’s a purple icon with a white chat bubble inside. You’ll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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    Tap your avatar. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. This opens your profile.
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    Tap the video camera icon. It’s near the top-right corner of the page.
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    Type a name for the stream. To start typing, tap the “Title your stream” box to bring up the keyboard. This title is how your stream will appear to others in Twitch.
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    Select a category. The default category is IRL (“in real life”), but you can choose a different one if that doesn’t apply to the topic of your stream.
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    Tap Start Stream. It’s the purple button at the bottom of the page.
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    Tilt your Android to its side. Your Android must be in landscape mode to start the stream.
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    Tap End when you’re finished streaming.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Will it screen record also?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No, it won't do that. There are apps that allow you to record your screens though, such as: AZ Screen Recorder; Screen Recorder by Kimcy929 ...and many others. Google Play Games can also be used for screen recording purposes.

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Nicole Levine, MFA
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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This article was written by Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 20,516 times.
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Categories: Twitch | Android Applications
Article SummaryX

1. Open Twitch.
2. Tap your avatar.
3. Tap the video camera.
4. Name your stream.
5. Select a category.
6. Tap Start Stream.
7. Turn your Android to the side (landscape mode).
8. Tap End when finished.

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