How do I raid on Twitch?

To Host a raid on Twitch:

• Type the command /raid [nom de la chaîne] in your cat
• Wait for the countdown to 10 seconds
• Click on «Start a Raid Now» and that's it

Here's how to start it, cancel it, and how it differs from the old version host.

How do I raid on Twitch?

To help you visualize the process, I've put together a quick video tutorial. It shows you the two methods for launch a raid in a matter of seconds.

Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use YouTube's automatic translation)

Here are the steps to follow:

1. In the chat, type the ordered /raid [nom de la chaîne]. For example, to raid Alucare_v2, type /raid alucare_v2.
2. Wait for the 10 seconds of the countdown.
3. The button «Start a Raid Now» turns purple: click on it to launch the raid immediately.
4. If you don't click, the Twitch raid go automatically at the end of the countdown, followed by a delay of 60 seconds more.
5. Please note: The raid does not cut off your direct. You need to stop your stream manually; otherwise, your post will remain visible.

Here is the step-by-step guide with images:

What's a raid on Twitch?

A Twitch raid is a function that returns your viewers to another Twitch channel at the end of your live stream. This is a common practice in the streaming specialized positive : You're supporting someone else streamer, you introduce him to it and share your community with him.

In practice, the Twitch raids take several forms:

• Among fellow streamers for boost yourself with each other and increase the number of viewers.
• In organized groups, where everyone sticks to a specific schedule and directs their viewers to the colleague who is taking over.
• Regarding the random raids, often initiated by major streamers toward a small creator with just a few viewers, to see how they react when suddenly faced with several hundred or thousands of people.

Personally, I often send my spectators to creators I know, to help them out. A helpful tip: set up a subscription Prime Gaming to your Twitch channel allows you to receive a badge highlighted during the raids.

How do I cancel a raid on Twitch?

You can cancel a Twitch raid during the countdown by typing this command in your chat:

• /unraid

That immediately cancels the launch. Your spectators stay on your channel.

Do you have to be an affiliate to raid your viewers?

No. All the streamers can go on a raid to another channel without being a partner or affiliate. None minimum number of subscribers is not required. If you are a partner, you can find more information about the 70/30 from Twitch.

Can I raid everyone on Twitch with my viewers?

No. Some designers have disabled raids in their Twitch channel settings. So you can't send them your spectators, often because they don't want to be disturbed or are playing another game.

Others have removed the raid alerts their broadcast. Some also pause the raids while they optimize their settings for a optimal video quality, at which point having viewers would be pointless.

Set up raid alerts on your stream

Tools such as StreamElements allow you to configure visual alerts on overlays visible during a live stream. It's the perfect way to show who just sent you their spectators during a Twitch raid and to thank him. A basic alert It shows up in your chat anyway, even without a third-party tool.

Don't forget, either, that your moderators can help you manage the influx of new viewers during a raid.

Has the /host command been removed?

Yes. In October 2022, Twitch canceled the orders /host and /unhost, and they still haven't come back. The function of’hosting allowed you to broadcast another streamer's live stream on your own channel, without your spectators leave your channel.

The main difference from the raid on Twitch Here it is: the host kept your viewers on your site and passively streamed someone else's content via the’hosting. the raid, on the other hand, actively sends your spectators on another Twitch channel to promote it and share it with your community.

Since the end of the hosts, Twitch focuses on raids and suggested chains for supporting creators between them.

Are you trying to go on a raid but your friends are getting the error message «The channel settings do not allow a raid to be started» ? It's a matter of configuration at home.

The video below shows them how to fix this in 2 minutes.

Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use YouTube's automatic translation)

If you have any other questions, feel free to leave a comment below!