How to delete your Twitch account?

As with most social networks, Twitch offers two options for users who want to delete their account:

• Temporary deletion: this corresponds to account deactivation. In this case, Twitch will remove the account from public offering. Users will no longer be able to access it and it will no longer be discoverable in searches or through direct visits. However, personal data and account history are retained.
• Permanent deletion: In this case, all your content and profile data will be deleted from the Twitch app and cannot be recovered.

How to temporarily disable your Twitch account?

This is a simple manipulation and can be done in a few minutes from your computer or smartphone. The following are the steps:

• Connect to your Twitch account from your device of choice (PC, smartphone, tablet, etc.).
• Click on the upper right corner and select “Settings”.

• Scroll to the bottom of the Settings page and you’ll see a section called “Deactivate your Twitch account.” Click the “Cancel account” button.

• On the “Deactivate account” page, enter your password and, if desired, indicate the reason for leaving the application.

• Click “Cancel Account” to complete the action.

OK, your Twitch account is now disabled.

How do I recover a disabled Twitch account?

Reactivating a disabled account is very simple! All you have to do is login with your username and password. Your account will be available again in 24-48 hours. In case of difficulty, the help desk responds to inquiries within seven days.

How to permanently delete your Twitch account?

Follow these steps to permanently delete your Twitch account:

• Connect to your Twitch account from your device of choice (PC, smartphone, tablet, etc.).
• In the upper right corner, click the drop-down menu and select “Settings”.
• Scroll to the bottom of the “Settings” page and click “Delete your Twitch account.”
• Enter your account password and, if desired, indicate the reason for deleting your account.

Your Twitch account has been successfully deleted.

Before deactivating your Twitch account

Deactivating a Twitch account can be done very quickly, but before you do, we have some tips to share with you:

• Notify your followers that your account has been deleted, especially if you’re an active streamer on Twitch. To do this, remember to record the date of your last stream, notify the account cancellation date and give your subscribers a way to find your content. It could be Youtube or another streaming site like Mixer.
• Delete all personal information stored on your account, such as your last name, first name, date of birth, and even multimedia content.
• Disconnect any other accounts associated with Twitch. One of the interesting aspects of Twitch is the possibility of integration with other applications or social networks: Twitter, Facebook, Steam, Battle.net and Xbox. To keep your data private, we recommend that you exit these programs before deleting your Twitch account.

Why did you deactivate your Twitch account?

There are several reasons why some users choose to temporarily or permanently delete their Twitch account:

• Reduce time spent on social networks. No matter how popular a social network is, there always comes a time when users decide to close their accounts and switch to another option. Twitch is no exception to this rule.
• Losing interest in streaming or switching to a competing streaming service like YouTube or Mixer.
• Multiple Twitch Accounts: Some Twitch users may have created different channels for different audiences. For example, one broadcasts video games and another for “News” type content, and now they want to focus on just one.