Ever wanted to be popular on Twitch the easy way? Now a possibility with Discord. As one of the fastest growing VoIP platforms for gamers, there is a plethora of video game communities you can be a part of. If you have a good reputation in the communities you’re a part of, you can take advantage of Discord’s Broadcaster Mode to actively show that you’re broadcasting. In addition, Streamer Mode also cleverly hides your account information and protects your privacy, so random people watching your Twitch stream won’t be able to access your Discord information when you open the app. So, if you want to show your Twitch channel and increase your viewer count, make sure to enable Streamer Mode in Discord before starting each broadcast. If you have no idea how to do this, let’s take a look at how to enable Broadcaster Mode in Discord:
Enable Streamer Mode on Discord
note: Discord’s Streamer Mode can only be enabled if you’re using the browser client or desktop app. The option is currently not available in the mobile app.
First of all, you need to make sure you have linked your Twitch account to Discord before you can properly take advantage of the platform’s Streamer Mode. So, to connect your account and activate publisher mode without any hassle, simply follow these steps:
- Open Discord and navigate to: “Settings” by clicking on gear icon. Go now “Links” Click on the section and twitch logo. Sign in with your Twitch credentials and you’re good to go.
- Now, in the same Settings menu, navigate to: “Publisher Mode” Go to section and enable Streamer Mode with the help of toggle. By default, it will automatically enable/disable if you have third party streaming software like OBS or XSplit running on the computer.
- In the same section, you will be able to set privacy controls when Streamer mode is active. You can choose to hide essential personal information such as email, linked accounts, notes, and Discord tags so that random viewers cannot access them. Additionally, you can hide instant invite links to various servers. Apart from all that, you can choose to disable all sounds and notifications while Streamer mode is active.
- Now, when you start broadcasting on Twitch, Discord’s online status indicator will turn purple to indicate to everyone that you are broadcasting. People connected to you on the platform will be able to watch your stream simply by clicking here. “LIVE ON TWITCH” option when they visit your profile.
SEE ALSO: How to Create a Discord Server and Invite Friends
Use Streamer Mode on Discord to Let Everyone Know You’re LIVE
If you have a good reputation on Discord or have a high ranking in any major community, you can use the platform to attract more viewers for your Twitch stream and increase your popularity. That’s right, when users see this purple icon, most people will want to check out your stream and will likely be able to follow you if they enjoyed watching it. So, are you ready to use Discord’s Streamer Mode to let everyone know you’re LIVE on Twitch? Let us know your thoughts on this feature by leaving your valuable feedback in the comments section below.
