Registering on Twitch from a Computer or Phone

Twitch video service is visited by more than 31 million users every day. Such popularity is easy to understand, since creating an account on Twitch with a real or virtual number makes it easy to start a career as a streamer.

Instructions on how to sign up for Twitch

If you decide to join the service, then it is possible to register in two different ways: on a PC or phone. In the first case, you need to use the search bar to find the official website, and in the second case - download the mobile app.

Registration on a computer

To register on your computer through the browser version of the service, follow a few simple steps:

1. Find the official Twitch site through the browser search.
2. Click on the registration button, which you will find in the upper right corner.
3. During the registration enter your username, password, date of birth, email or phone number. Confirm your account using a code that the system will send you.
4. Choose the sections, channels, videos you are interested in. Your Twitch account is created!

Registration on your phone

Wanna use Twitch on your smartphone? You can download a special app and create an account. To sign up:

1. Go to Play Market (for Android) or App Store (for iOS) and find the app through the search bar. You can also download the file on the site https://www.twitch.tv/downloads.
2. After installation is finished, click on the registration button.
3. Fill in the required info: enter your phone number or email address, username, password, day, month and year of birth.
4. Enter the confirmation code sent to your email or phone.
5. After registration is complete, you are a full-fledged user of the platform!

Is registration available for those under 18 y.o.?

There are some restrictions related to the age of users on Twitch. Children under the age of 13 can not create an account on the streaming service and launch lives. But even after reaching this age and registering on Twitch, they are not allowed to stream freely, as a parental presence is required. This rule is applied to everybody until a user reaches the age of 18. This is how the service tries to protect children and teenagers from malicious content.

How to create a second Twitch account with a virtual number?

Sometimes a user may need a second Twitch account, and it is not always possible to register with a personal phone number. In this case a virtual one comes in handy. It works via the Internet without a SIM card and a specific device. Before registration, it must be purchased on a specialized service called SMS-Activate.

Step-by-step instructions on how to purchase a disposable number and use it to register on Twitch:

1. Go to the SMS-Activate website to authorize or sign up and top up your balance in a convenient way.
2. Open the main page, decide which number rental period you need, choose Twitch in the list of services, choose a country and the quantity of numbers you need to buy. After payment you will be able to find them on the “Activation” page.
3. Now let's move on to registration! Open Twitch. Follow all the steps mentioned above and enter the purchased number in the appropriate box.
4. Wait until a confirmation code is received. It will appear in the card in your personal account. Enter it into the required box.
5. Registration of your Twitch account is complete!

You can use a disposable number to register your main Twitch account if you don't want to expose your personal data to the public.

Conclusion

Twitch registration will not require much effort from you. To successfully create an account, you need to follow these instructions and know the age limits. As for an additional account, just purchase a virtual number.