How to Subscribe to Twitch Prime in 4 Steps

Key Points

• Twitch Prime, also known as Prime Gaming, is a free service included with Amazon Prime that offers exclusive features and benefits on Twitch.
• To subscribe to Twitch channels for free with Twitch Prime, you need to have an Amazon Prime account, create a Twitch account, and link your Twitch and Amazon Prime accounts together.
• With Twitch Prime, you can enjoy benefits such as ad-free streaming, a free monthly channel subscription, free games and in-game content, and access to exclusive emotes.
• Channel subscriptions with Twitch Prime do not auto-renew, so you need to manually select the channel you want to subscribe to each month.

If you spend hours a day watching streams on Twitch, then you know how exciting it can be. However, there are some drawbacks to watching free streams, like the ads and missing out on the cool subscriber-only chat features. Still, subscribing to channels can be expensive if you’re on a budget. Luckily, there’s a way to get a free monthly channel subscription every month if you’re a member of Amazon Prime.

Prime Gaming, also known as Twitch Prime, is a free service you get access to with Amazon Prime that unlocks exclusive Twitch features. With a monthly subscription, you gain access to a variety of benefits, including a free channel subscription to support your favorite Twitch streamers.

We’ll walk you through the process of subscribing to Twitch Prime, so follow along with us!

What is Twitch Prime?

Twitch Prime is simply the combination of Amazon Prime and Twitch, and its official name is Prime Gaming. It’s a free feature that’s included with your Amazon Prime membership. It provides members with extra benefits on Twitch, like free games, in-game content, and a free subscription to a Twitch streamer every month.

As a Prime member, you get access to a wide range of benefits that’ll make your time spent on Twitch even better. You can watch your favorite streams without the interruption of ads, access a free premium channel subscription every month, and download free games and in-game content. You also get a unique chat badge to help your account stand out and get access to exclusive emotes.

Prime Gaming is automatically included in your Amazon Prime or Prime Video membership, meaning you don’t need to pay extra for these benefits on Twitch. As a member of Amazon Prime, you also get access to additional benefits, like free two-day shipping, access to Amazon Prime Video, and more.

How to Subscribe With Twitch Prime

Below you’ll learn how you can subscribe to Twitch channels for free by using Twitch Prime.

Step 1: Sign Up for Amazon Prime

Before you can enjoy Twitch Prime benefits, you need to have an Amazon Prime account. If you don’t have an account yet, then visit the Amazon Prime website here and click the Start your free 30-day trial button.

Then, follow the instructions to sign up for the free trial. You’ll be asked to verify your account. Once verified, you’ll be able to connect Prime and Twitch together, as well as access all the other benefits of having a Prime account.

After the trial is up, your account will automatically be billed for the full membership amount.

Step 2: Create a Twitch Account

To take advantage of Prime and Twitch together, you also need a Twitch account. If you don’t have one yet, then go to Twitch here and click Sign Up in the top-right corner.

Then, you’ll need to enter a username and password and confirm your account. Now, you have a Twitch account that you can use to interact with your favorite Twitch streamers.

Step 3: Link Your Twitch and Amazon Prime Accounts Together

Finally, you need to link your Twitch account to your Amazon Prime account. To do this, you need to go to the Prime Gaming website here and click the Activate Prime Gaming button. If you’re not already logged into your Prime account, then you’ll be asked to do that now.

Next, click on your username and select Link Twitch account from the drop-down menu that appears.

After that, click the Link accounts button in the pop-up. After that, you’ll be asked to confirm the Twitch account that you want to link.

Now, you’ve linked your accounts together and can take full advantage of your free channel subscription benefits.

Step 4: Subscribe to Twitch Channels with Prime

Twitch Prime offers a few different subscription options for you to support your favorite streamers. The free subscription option will only appear if subscriptions are available in your location, you’ve enabled Prime Gaming, the streamer is a Twitch Affiliate or Twitch Partner, or you haven’t claimed your free monthly subscription already.

It’s also important to note that channel subscriptions don’t auto-renew. So, if you want to remain subscribed to the same channel, then you’ll need to select that channel again every month. If you want to support the streamer continuously, you might consider upgrading to a paid subscription or setting a reminder to resubscribe each month with your Twitch Prime benefits.

To use your free subscription simply go to the channel that you’d like to subscribe to and click the Subscribe button.

Then, on the pop-up make sure to check the box next to Use Prime Sub and then click the Subscribe with Prime button.

Wrapping Up

Prime Gaming, previously known as Twitch Prime, is a great bonus feature you get as part of your Amazon Prime membership. It gives you special perks on Twitch, like watching streams without ads, getting a free monthly subscription to support Twitch streamers, downloading free games and in-game content, and even using special emotes. Using it is simple too, all you need to do is follow the above easy steps.

Remember, even though you can subscribe to a Twitch channel for free every month, this doesn’t happen automatically. You’ll need to choose which channel to subscribe to each month. If you want to keep supporting the same streamer, you’ll either need to subscribe manually each month or consider a paid subscription.

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