If you’re looking for new ways to gain traffic and boost subscriber numbers, joining a Twitch Team with other streamers is a great option.
It gives you the chance to build a community, get your name out there, and network with streamers and sponsors that you might not have access to otherwise.
Not to mention the fact that collaborating with other streamers can also be a lot of fun for you and help you build a strong and interactive community.
But joining a Twitch team also comes with some obstacles.
You have to ensure you’re joining the right one for you, your teammates, and the followers that love tuning in.
Because the unfortunate truth is, you can sabotage yourself by joining the wrong team. Followers are quick to tune you out if they don’t like what’s going on.
Lucky for you, we’ve made this complete guide that tells you everything you need to know about Twitch Teams, joining them, and what makes them great (as well as not so great).
What are Twitch Teams?
Essentially, a Twitch Team is an online community that is centered around a common interest or set of interests that the streamers base their broadcasts on.
However, these teams have the added benefit of being able to help each other with networking and business-building opportunities based on their careers as streamers.
When you are part of a Twitch Team, you get your team name at the top of your channel and members that are currently live are shown on the channel screens of all members.
Team members will host each other and collaborate regularly, which means you share your followings and can help to boost your communities as well as build one giant one with strong foundations.
How to Find a Twitch Team
Finding a Twitch Team to join isn’t as simple as searching through a database.
Unfortunately, Twitch doesn’t have a feature like that at present. Instead, you’re going to have to put in a little more work and effort if you want to find one.
Websites like Reddit tend to have extensive lists, but they run the risk of being outdated and are very time-consuming to sort through.
The same goes for a standard internet search. You could come across some fantastic options, but there is a strong chance that the Twitch group is no longer active, leadership has changed, or the content as a whole is different.
Instead, most people find a Twitch Team the old-fashioned way.
…by streaming and collaborating with others until they come across a team that looks interesting or find enough streamers that they decide to make one of their own.
It’s all about networking and finding like-minded people that you can mesh with and build something great with.
How to Join a Twitch Team
First, you need to find the team that you want to join and politely reach out to one of the members.
Introduce yourself and ask who you need to speak to in order to request to join the team. It’s important to be calm, polite, and appreciative if they reject you because a negative reaction will spread to other teams and dampen your reputation.
If you are accepted by the Twitch Team in question, the leader will send you an invitation to join. To accept, you need to follow these steps:
- Log into your Twitch account
- Click on the avatar in the upper right-hand corner of the screen
- From the dropdown list, select Settings
- Go to the tab labeled Channel and Videos
- Scroll down until you reach the My Teams section under Featured Content
- Find the invite and then click on Accept
- Congrats! You are now part of a Twitch Team
Can You Join More Than One Twitch Team?
Yes, you can join as many Twitch Teams as you like, there is no limit.
While this can feel pretty exciting and liberating, you also need to ensure that you don’t stretch yourself too thin. I recommend sticking to one or two teams that you really like so you can put your focus and effort into making them the best they can be.
It should be noted that Partners can only request to make two Teams. So, while you can join as many as you like you are limited to running two at a time. If anything, this reinforces the concept that less is more regarding Twitch Teams.
How to Create a Twitch Team
If you want to know how to create a team on Twitch, there are a few steps you need to follow. However, the first thing you need to do is make sure you reach Partner status as only a Twitch Partner can make a team.
To request to make a new Twitch Team, you will have to open a ticket while you are logged into your Partner account. You can do that very easily on Twitch by going to the Help section and opening a new ticket.
When you open the ticket, you will need to provide the following information:
- Your Team Page URL
- Your Team display name
- The name of the Twitch account that can own/edit the team
Before you commit to creating your new team there are a few things you need to keep in mind. After all, Twitch Teams are fairly permanent features and you will need to ensure you have thought everything through first.
- When you choose the URL it cannot be changed, so make sure you like it
- You can only make two teams as a Partner
- When you delete or transfer ownership of a team it still counts as one of your two and you will not be granted additional creation requests
How to Edit a Twitch Team
When it comes to editing your Twitch team, it helps to understand what you’re looking at on the Team Dashboard:
- Revenue. This lets you look at the revenue members have generated for the team. Please note that they have to opt-in to share this information
- Stats. This lets you look at the team member stats for their channels if they have chosen to share this with you
- Members. This allows you to invite or remove members from the team
- Featured Channels. This allows you to choose channels to feature if none of your team members is currently live
- General Settings. This allows you to change everything on your team page. It includes the background, logo, display name, banner, and public description
Through this dashboard, you can also see how simple it is for you to invite new members to your Twitch Team.
All you need to do is head to the Members tab and select the option to add a new member to the team. This will send them an invitation that they can accept using the instructions in one of the above sections.
What to Look for in a Twitch Team
Making sure you choose the right Twitch team is very important because you have to ensure that you mesh well with the group and that you provide mutually beneficial services to each other. You can’t just pick one out of a hat and go, you need to think about what you’re doing.
Can They Help You?
Whether you’re looking for Twitch Teams for small streamers or something a little larger in scale, you need to make sure that they are actually able to help you progress as a streamer and boost your confidence as well as your traffic. You also want to find mature and friendly people to be in a team with as your personalities need to mesh well so that you can build a natural rapport.
You also want to make sure that they stream regularly so you know you are going to get the views and actually be working to get your name out there. You can even use handy Twitch analytics tools such as Sullygnome to see how often they stream and give you further insights into the teams you are looking at before you decide to join.
Can You Help Them
While it is important for your chosen team to be able to help you, you also need to be able to assist them with growing their followings and bringing something to the table. Even if you are only a small streamer, think about what your style and personality contribute. Your natural skills and talents are just as beneficial to growing a following as anything else.
How do you make yourself good enough to join a Twitch Team though? Quite simply, you have to work hard to make yourself stand out. Make yourself one of the best out there. Here are a few things you can do to make that happen:
- Make sure your graphics and branding are top-notch
- Create content that is strong and engaging consistently
- Grow your Twitch community on social media platforms such as Discord
- Network with other streamers and work to collaborate with them
Alignment
When we talk about alignment we are referring to finding Twitch Teams that have content similar to your own. You need mutual ground where you can build foundations and grow together. Similarly, you should all enjoy watching each other’s content and be engaged with each other’s channels as this helps you to build each other up and really boost your followings.
This is also because you will be asking your team viewers to go and watch the channels of the other members when they are streaming, just as they will be doing the same for you. Having a natural alignment with your team means that viewers are going to feel happier moving between channels and supporting all of you instead of just one.
Pros and Cons of Joining a Team on Twitch
As with everything in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to Twitch groups. Here’s a quick rundown of the ups and downs you might experience when you decide to get involved.
Pros:
- You get the team name on your Twitch channel which is pretty funky
- Teams are fantastic for supporting each other through slumps
- You get to learn new skills that will help you build your channel and community
- Cross-promotion between channels means there is a much wider reach
- Team-related events mean you can boost your morale and that of your viewers
- Better opportunities for sponsorships
- Access to a team means you get great feedback and advice for becoming the best
Cons:
- There is always the risk of one team member going on a power trip and taking over
- You’ve got to follow the team rules which might put limits on your own channel
- If one member breaks the Twitch rules it can impact all of you
- Poor leadership tends to create a very toxic environment
How to Leave a Twitch Team
There might come a time when you need to leave a Twitch Team. Maybe things have changed, perhaps it fell apart, or maybe you’ve grown and you just need something new. Whatever the reason, when the time comes you only need to follow a few simple steps in order to leave.
- Go to the avatar on the top right-hand corner of your screen and select Settings
- Go to the Channel and Videos tab
- Scroll down until you reach the section called My Teams under Featured Content
- Click Remove (the trash can icon)
- You are now no longer part of a team
To Conclude
Having a great team can be a fantastic experience and one that you won’t soon forget. While there are downsides, the positives outweigh them and the ability to grow together and build a community is invaluable. With this information under your belt, we can’t wait to see you get out there and create something truly incredible.
Streaming can be tough, but also very rewarding. Make sure you check out the rest of our guides to learn more about the process and how to be the best you can be.
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