All Twitch commands explained clearly

If you stream or moderate on Twitch, there are a variety of commands to help you manage the chat and enhance user experience. In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about the available commands and get tips on how to easily memorize them.

Key Takeaways

• Each Twitch command is entered without brackets
• "un" before a command cancels the action (e.g., "unban")
• There are specific commands for chat management and interactions with viewers

Basics of Twitch Commands

To input the commands correctly, you need to know that they are always used without brackets. For example: /ashmod Username - without the brackets. Also, remember to include a space between the command and the username.

Commands for Moderators

An essential part of moderation involves commands that perform specific actions.

Appointing and managing moderators

To appoint someone as a moderator, use the command /ashmod Username. To remove a moderator or VIP, add "un" before the command, so /unmod Username or /unvips Username.

Banning users or excluding them temporarily

A user can be permanently banned from your channel with the command /ban Username, while /timeout Username Seconds excludes them for a specific time (in seconds). Include the number of seconds without brackets.

Blocking and hosting

With /block Username, you block a user so they can no longer chat. The command /host Username allows you to display another streamer, while /raid Username redirects viewers to another channel.

Chat Control

Controlling the chat is crucial for user experience.

Cleaning up chat and allowing only specific messages

Use the command /clear to completely empty the chat. The command /emoteonly allows only emotes in chat, while /subscribers permits only subscribers to send messages.

Preventing spam

With /slow Seconds, you set up a slow chat where users, for example, can only send a message once every 60 seconds. The command /unique allows each message to be sent only once.

User Profiles and Interactions

Retrieving user information

Using /user Username, you can view a user's profile and find out more information such as when they joined the channel.

Whisper and Disconnect

To communicate privately, you can use /whisper Username. To disconnect from a chat server, there is the command /disconnect.

Bots and Channel Points

Utilizing bots in chat

With /h, you get help on the commands. This is especially useful when you are unsure which commands you can use.

Managing channel points

You can manage channel points through the command /requests, where viewers can redeem their points for a reward. With /poll, you start a survey in chat to gather opinions.

Advertisement and Partner Commands

Some commands are only allowed for partners. With /commercial, you can run advertisements, while with /sccommercial, you can choose specific time periods for advertisements.

Summary

This guide provided a comprehensive overview of all relevant Twitch commands. From basic moderator commands to special features for partners, all aspects are covered. Practice the commands regularly to quickly familiarize yourself with how to use them.