How to add friends on Twitch
Twitch administration has recently been focusing more on socialization. This positively affects the overall development of the service. Twitch has long ceased to be just a platform for watching streams — today it is a full-fledged social network for gamers, streamers, and viewers. In this article, we will thoroughly analyze how to add friends on Twitch, where the friend search function is located, what is the maximum number of friends you can add, and how to use all the socialization features on the platform. The material will be useful for both beginners who have just registered on Twitch and experienced users who want to expand their social circle.
Why add friends on Twitch
Before understanding how to add friends on Twitch, let's understand why it's necessary. The friends feature on Twitch opens up several useful possibilities.
Co-watching streams. You can see which broadcasts your friends are watching and join them.
Quick access to friends' streams. If your friend starts a broadcast, you will receive a notification and can immediately join their stream.
Private messaging. You can exchange private messages with friends even if they are not live.
Co-op games. Many streamers and viewers use Twitch to coordinate co-op games.
Channel promotion. The more friends you have, the more active your community is, which positively impacts channel growth.
The socialization of the service is a key task for Twitch, so the administration constantly expands opportunities for communication and interaction between users.
Where is the friend search feature on Twitch?
In the left corner of your monitor is the "Find and Add Friends" function. This is the main tool for finding and adding new friends on the platform. Let's look at it in more detail.
In the desktop version of Twitch, the interface looks like this: On the left side of the screen, there is a sidebar menu. In this menu, just below the section with channels you are subscribed to, there is a panel with the heading "Friends." Next to this heading, there is an icon with a person and a plus sign, or simply a search icon. This is the "Find and Add Friends" function.
What this feature provides:
- With it, you can see a list of recommended users suggested by Twitch to add as friends. Twitch algorithms analyze which channels you watch, who you frequently interact with in chat, and based on this, suggest potential friends.
- This window acts as a user search by their username. You can enter any user's name and send them a friend request.
How to add friends on Twitch: a step-by-step guide
How to add friends on Twitch is a question many new users ask. The process is extremely simple and takes no more than a minute.
Method 1: Using the "Find and Add Friends" feature
First step. Open Twitch in your browser on your computer or in the mobile app.
Second step. Find the "Friends" section in the left sidebar menu. If you don't see this section, click on the three horizontal lines icon (menu) to expand the sidebar.
Third step. Click on the "Find and Add Friends" icon — usually a person with a plus sign or a magnifying glass.
Fourth step. In the window that opens, you will see two sections. The first is "Recommendations" — a list of users Twitch suggests you add as friends. The second is a search field where you can enter any user's username.
Fifth step. Click the "Add Friend" button next to the desired user. The person will receive a notification of your request.
Sixth step. Once the user accepts the request, they will appear in your friends list.
Method 2: Through chat during a broadcast
First step. Join any broadcast.
Second step. Find the user you want to add as a friend in the chat. Click on their username.
Third step. In the window that appears with user information, click the "Add Friend" button or the icon with a person and a plus sign.
Fourth step. Wait for the user to accept the request.
Method 3: Via user's profile page
First step. Go to the profile page of the user you want to add as a friend. This could be a streamer or a regular viewer.
Second step. Below the user's avatar, find the "Add Friend" button.
Third step. Click on it. The request has been sent.
Maximum number of friends on Twitch
The maximum number of friends is limited by the administration to no more than 500. This is an official restriction set by Twitch. You cannot add more than 500 users to your friends list.
Why is there a limit? Twitch aims for the friends list to reflect a user's real social circle, rather than turning into an endless feed of thousands of names. 500 friends is a lot for active communication. Most users don't even come close to this limit.
What to do if you've reached the 500 friend limit? If you've reached the maximum number of friends, you'll need to remove someone from your existing friends to add a new one. To do this, go to your friends list, find a user you haven't interacted with in a while, click the three dots next to their name, and select "Remove from Friends."
How to manage your friends list on Twitch
Once you've added friends, it's important to know how to manage that list. Here are the main actions you can perform.
Viewing your friends list. In the left sidebar menu, click on the "Friends" section. You will see all your friends. Online friends will appear at the top of the list with a green dot. Offline friends will appear below.
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