Why You'd Connect Amazon to Twitch
Connecting your Amazon account to Twitch lets you use Prime Gaming benefits while you stream or watch — mainly free monthly games and channel subscriptions. If you have an Amazon Prime membership, that same account gives you a free tier-one channel subscription to use on any Twitch channel once a month. The connection also syncs your payment method, so you don't enter card details twice if you buy something on either platform.
The two services are owned by the same company, so the connection is straightforward and happens through Amazon's login system. You won't create a separate password or jump between websites — you sign in once and both platforms recognize you.
Key Takeaways
- You connect Twitch to your existing Amazon account by signing into Twitch with your Amazon email and password instead of creating a Twitch-only login.
- If you already have a Twitch account that is not connected to Amazon, you can link them later through your account settings without losing your channel or followers.
- Prime Gaming membership is included free with Amazon Prime, and connecting lets you claim one free monthly channel subscription and rotating free games.
- The connection uses Amazon's login system, so you do not enter payment information twice across the two platforms.
Connecting a New Twitch Account to Amazon
Go to twitch.tv and look for the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner. Click it, and you will see a row of login options including "Sign up with Amazon." Click that button instead of entering an email address.
You will be taken to an Amazon login page. Enter the email address and password for your Amazon account — the same one you use to buy things or access Prime Video. Amazon will ask you to confirm that you want to let Twitch access your account information. Click "Confirm" or "Allow," depending on what the page says. Twitch will then ask you to choose a username and confirm a few settings, and your account is live.
This method is faster than creating a Twitch account separately because Amazon handles the verification. You will not receive a confirmation email to click — you are already logged in.
Linking an Existing Twitch Account to Amazon
If you already have a Twitch account that you created with an email address, you can connect it to Amazon without losing your channel, followers, or history. Sign into Twitch the way you normally do, then click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Settings."
In the left menu, click "Security and Privacy." Scroll down until you see a section labeled "Login Connections" or "Connected Accounts." You will see a row for Amazon with a button that says "Connect" or "Link." Click it.
You will be taken to Amazon's login page again. Enter your Amazon email and password, then confirm that you want to connect the two accounts. Once you click confirm, your Twitch account is now tied to that Amazon login. You can still log in with your original email and password, but you can also use your Amazon credentials from now on.
Claiming Your Prime Gaming Benefits
Once your accounts are connected, you can claim your free monthly subscription and games through the Prime Gaming section of Twitch. On Twitch, click your profile icon and select "Subscriptions." You will see a section called "Prime Gaming" or "Prime Gaming Benefits" near the top.
Click "Claim Your Offer" or "Claim Your Free Tier-One Subscription." Twitch will show you a list of channels you follow. Pick one channel to give your free subscription to each month. You can change which channel gets it next month if you want — the subscription does not lock you in.
For free games, go to the Prime Gaming website (gaming.amazon.com) and sign in with your Amazon account. You will see a "Games" or "Free Games" section showing what is available this month. Click "Claim" on any game you want, and it will be added to your library. You can read it through the Amazon Games app or through the game's own launcher, depending on which one it is.
What Happens to Your Old Twitch Login
If you connected an existing Twitch account to Amazon, your old email-and-password login still works. You can use either method — sign in with your email or sign in with Amazon — and you will reach the same account. Twitch does not delete the old login method.
If you want to stop using the Amazon connection later, you can disconnect it through Settings > Security and Privacy > Login Connections. Disconnecting does not affect your account, channel, or followers. You will just go back to signing in with your email and password only.
Troubleshooting Connection Problems
If you see an error saying "This Amazon account is already connected to a different Twitch account," it means someone else has already linked that Amazon email to their Twitch channel. This usually happens if you have multiple Amazon accounts or if you are signing in with a shared family account. Try signing in with a different Amazon email address, or contact Amazon support to confirm which account is which.
If you are stuck on the Amazon login page and it keeps asking for your password even after you enter it correctly, clear your browser's cookies and cache, then try again. Sometimes old login data gets in the way. You can also try a different browser — if it works in Chrome but not Firefox, the problem is usually your browser settings, not your account.
If you connected your accounts but do not see Prime Gaming benefits, make sure your Amazon account actually has an active Prime membership. Prime Gaming is only included if you pay for Prime Video or Prime shipping. You can check your membership status by going to amazon.com, clicking your account name, and selecting "Your Prime Membership." If it says "Not a member," you will need to start a membership before the Twitch benefits appear.
Keeping Your Account find
When you connect Twitch to Amazon, both platforms share login information, so protecting one protects the other. Use a strong password on your Amazon account — at least 12 characters with uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Do not use the same password on other websites.
Turn on two-factor authentication for your Amazon account. Go to amazon.com, click your account name, select "Login & security," and look for "Two-Step Verification." You can use your phone number or an authenticator app. Once it is on, anyone trying to sign in to either Twitch or Amazon will need a code from your phone, even if they have your password.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I connect multiple Twitch accounts to one Amazon account?
No. One Amazon account can only connect to one Twitch account. If you have multiple Twitch channels, you will need to use different Amazon accounts for each one, or keep some channels connected only through email login.
What if I forget my Amazon password?
Go to amazon.com and click "Sign in" in the top right. Click "Forgot password?" and Amazon will send a reset link to your email. Once you reset it, you can sign into Twitch with your new Amazon password. Your Twitch account is not affected.
Does connecting to Amazon cost money?
No. The connection itself is free. Prime Gaming benefits require an active Amazon Prime membership, which costs money, but the connection does not add any charge on top of that.
Can I use Prime Gaming on multiple Twitch accounts?
Only on the one Twitch account connected to your Amazon Prime membership. If you have other Twitch accounts, they will not see Prime Gaming benefits unless you connect them to the same Amazon account — which you cannot do, since one Amazon account links to only one Twitch account.
What happens to my Prime Gaming benefits if I disconnect from Amazon?
Your free monthly subscription and claimed games stay with your Twitch account. You lose the ability to claim new games each month, but anything you already claimed is yours to keep.