So you’ve launched your Twitch channel — now what?

There’s so much to learn when you’re starting out on Twitch. Broadcast software, Twitch culture, figuring out what games to stream ... and where the heck are you supposed to get followers? You can muddle your way through getting the right hardware, but all too often, streamers quit because they don’t know how to get those first few viewers.

The truth is, going live is just a small part of being a successful creator; there’s a lot more that happens behind the scenes. The good news? You don’t have to figure everything out on your own.

Our team, led by highly successful creators with over a decade of experience in the space, wrote this guide to help you crush through some of those initial roadblocks, help you get more viewers, and take you to the next level.