How to Activate Twitch TV on Various Devices via www.twitch.tv/activate

Watching live streams on Twitch is easy to set up. This guide will walk you through how to activate Twitch across platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Android, Roku, and more using the www.twitch.tv/activate website.

Introduction to Twitch

Twitch is a popular live streaming platform focused mainly on video games. Viewers can watch broadcasts of people playing games while interacting via live chat.

Some key things to know about Twitch:

  • Owned by Amazon and launched in 2011
  • 100+ million monthly viewers
  • Mainly gaming content but expands into music, sports, etc

Before you can start streaming on Twitch, you need to activate your account. This connects your Twitch login across the various apps and allows full access.

The activation process requires:

  • Twitch account
  • Email and password
  • Activation code

Let’s look at how activation works across different devices.

www.twitch.tv/activate on Roku

Roku makes it easy to add the Twitch channel.

  1. Turn on Roku TV
  2. Open Roku Channel Store
  3. Search for Twitch app
  4. Install the Twitch channel
  5. Launch the Twitch app
  6. Login to Twitch or create a new account
  7. On a computer, go to www.twitch.tv/activate
  8. An activation code will display in the Roku Twitch app
  9. Enter code on www.twitch.tv/activate and click Activate
  10. Start streaming Twitch on your Roku TV!

Activate Twitch on PlayStation

You’ll need a Twitch account set up before connecting PlayStation.

  1. Turn on your PlayStation
  2. Install Twitch app from PlayStation Store
  3. Open Twitch and login
  4. A 6-digit confirmation code appears
  5. On a computer or mobile device, go to twitch.tv/activate
  6. Login to your Twitch account
  7. Enter 6-digit PS code
  8. Click Activate
  9. The PS Twitch app will now be connected

You can now stream and watch live content through PlayStation’s Twitch app.

Activate Twitch on Xbox via www.twitch.tv/activate

Connecting your Xbox One takes a few quick steps.

  1. Turn on your Xbox
  2. Open Microsoft Store app
  3. Search for Twitch
  4. Install the Twitch app
  5. Launch Twitch and login
  6. On a browser, go to twitch.tv/activate
  7. Login to your Twitch account
  8. An activation code appears in the Xbox Twitch app
  9. Enter the code on twitch.tv/activate
  10. Click Activate

Twitch services on Xbox are now activated through the app.

Conclusion

Activating Twitch access is fast and simple across your devices. The www.twitch.tv/activate website links all of your apps to one Twitch account.

Be sure to follow the step-by-step instructions carefully for successful activation. Let us know if you have any trouble with the Twitch code or setup process.