How to set up commands on Twitch

If you're a fan of online gaming, you probably know Twitch. This platform has become very popular among gamers all over the world and allows you to live stream your games. But did you know that you can also add custom commands to your Twitch chat? In this article, we'll explain how to do it.

Before we get started, it's important to know that Twitch commands are shortcuts that allow your viewers to interact with you during the broadcast. For example, you can create a command to show your Instagram profile or to display a funny GIF on the screen. The commands can be activated by typing a keyword in the chat.

Creating custom commands may seem complicated, but it's actually quite simple if you follow some basic steps. Let's see how to do it.

Create a Twitch account and link it to a game profile

To be able to add commands on Twitch, you need to create an account on the platform and link it to your game profile. Here's how:

1. Create a Twitch account

• Go to the official Twitch website (www.twitch.tv) and click on the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner.
• Enter your personal information (username, password, email) and click "Sign Up".
• Follow the instructions to complete the registration of your account.

2. Link your game profile to your Twitch account

• Log in to your Twitch account.
• Click on the profile icon in the top right corner and select "Dashboard".
• In the "Settings" section, select "Channel and Videos".
• Enter the name of your game profile in the "Game" section and click "Save Changes".
• Your Twitch account is now linked to your game profile.

Remember that to use commands on Twitch, you need a stable internet connection and a good knowledge of your game streaming settings.

Add commands with a bot

One way to add custom commands to your Twitch channel is through the use of a bot. There are many bots available, but one of the most popular is Nightbot.

How to use Nightbot to add commands

• 1. Go to https://nightbot.tv/ and log in with your Twitch account.
• 2. Click on the "Commands" button in the left sidebar.
• 3. Click on the "New Command" button.
• 4. Enter the command you want to create in the "Command name" box. For example, if you want to create a command to show your PC specs, you can use "!specs".
• 5. Enter the response you want the bot to give when the command is called in the "Message" box. For example, you can write: "My PC specs are: Intel i7-8700K processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card, 16 GB of RAM."