Why Link Twitch to Amazon

Linking your Twitch account to Amazon connects two separate services so they share information about who you are. When you do this, you can use your Amazon login to sign into Twitch instead of creating a separate password. You also unlock features that only work when the accounts are connected — most importantly, you can subscribe to streamers using Amazon Prime membership instead of paying separately.

The connection is one-way in terms of what matters to you: Amazon learns you use Twitch, but your Twitch account does not automatically access your Amazon purchases or payment methods. You control what information flows between them, and you can disconnect the accounts at any time.

Key Takeaways

  • Linking Twitch to Amazon lets you use your Amazon login to sign into Twitch and use Prime Gaming benefits like free channel subscriptions.
  • You need an active Amazon account and a Twitch account to start; both must use the same email address or you will need to update one first.
  • The process takes about two minutes and happens entirely on Twitch's website — Amazon does not send you anywhere or ask for confirmation.
  • If you change your mind, you can unlink the accounts from Twitch settings without affecting either account.

What You Need Before You Start

You need an Amazon account and a Twitch account. If you do not have both, create them first — both are free. The email address on your Amazon account and the email address on your Twitch account should match, or the linking process will fail or create confusion later.

If your emails do not match, update one of them before you proceed. Log into whichever account has the wrong email, find the account settings or profile section, and change the email to match the other account. Wait a few minutes for the change to take effect, then move to the linking steps.

How To Link Twitch to Amazon on a Computer

Go to twitch.tv and sign into your Twitch account. Once you are logged in, click your profile icon in the top right corner — it is a small circle with your username or avatar inside. A dropdown menu will appear.

Click Settings from that menu. On the left side of the page, you will see a list of options. Click Connections. You will see a list of services you can connect to Twitch, including Amazon.

Find Amazon in the list and click the button next to it that says Connect. Twitch will open a new window asking you to sign into your Amazon account. Enter your Amazon email and password, then click Sign in. Amazon will ask you to confirm that you want to allow Twitch to access your account information — click Allow or Confirm. The window will close and you will return to Twitch. The button next to Amazon should now say Connected.

How To Link Twitch to Amazon on a Phone or Tablet

Open the Twitch app and sign into your account. Tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Tap Settings, which usually appears as a gear icon.

Scroll down and tap Connections. Find Amazon in the list. Tap the toggle or button next to Amazon to turn on the connection. The app will open your web browser and take you to Amazon's sign-in page. Sign in with your Amazon email and password, then tap Allow when Amazon asks for permission. You will return to the Twitch app, and the connection will be active.

What Happens After You Link the Accounts

Once linked, you can sign into Twitch using your Amazon login. On the Twitch sign-in page, look for a button that says Sign in with Amazon or Continue with Amazon. Click or tap it, enter your Amazon credentials, and you will be logged into Twitch without needing your Twitch password.

If you have Amazon Prime membership, you now have access to Prime Gaming, which includes one free channel subscription per month. When you visit a streamer's channel, you will see an option to subscribe using Prime instead of paying. This subscription renews automatically each month as long as you keep your Prime membership active.

Your Twitch account and Amazon account remain separate otherwise. Linking them does not give Twitch access to your Amazon purchases, payment methods, or address. It only allows the two services to recognize that the same person owns both accounts.

How To Unlink Your Accounts

If you want to disconnect Twitch from Amazon, the process is just as straightforward. Sign into Twitch, go to Settings, then Connections. Find Amazon in the list and click the button that now says Disconnect or Connected. Confirm that you want to disconnect when Twitch asks.

After you disconnect, you will no longer be able to sign into Twitch with your Amazon login — you will need to use your Twitch password instead. If you had Prime Gaming subscriptions active, they will remain active until the current billing period ends, but you will not be able to use Prime to subscribe to new channels.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

If the connection fails, the most common reason is that your Amazon email and Twitch email do not match. Check both accounts and update whichever one is wrong, then try linking again.

If you see an error message that says something like "This Amazon account is already linked to another Twitch account," it means someone else has already connected that Amazon account to a different Twitch profile. You will need to use a different Amazon account, or contact Amazon support to confirm you own the account and have it unlinked from the other Twitch profile.

If you can sign in with Amazon but Prime Gaming features do not appear, your Amazon Prime membership may have expired or been cancelled. Check your Amazon account to confirm your Prime status is active. If it is, wait a few hours — sometimes the information takes time to sync between services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I link the same Amazon account to multiple Twitch accounts?

No. Each Amazon account can only be linked to one Twitch account at a time. If you try to link it to a second Twitch account, you will be asked to disconnect it from the first one. You can have multiple Twitch accounts, but you will need separate Amazon accounts to link them.

Will linking Twitch to Amazon charge me anything?

Linking itself is free. However, if you use Prime Gaming to subscribe to a channel, that subscription is free only if you have an active Amazon Prime membership. If your Prime membership expires, you will lose access to free subscriptions.

What information does Amazon see when I link Twitch?

Amazon learns that you use Twitch and can see your Twitch username and profile information. It does not see your Twitch chat history, watch history, or anything you do on Twitch after linking. Twitch does not see your Amazon purchases or payment methods.

Can I use Prime Gaming if I do not link my accounts?

No. Prime Gaming only works when your Twitch and Amazon accounts are linked. If you want to use Prime to subscribe to channels, you must complete the linking process first.

What happens to my subscriptions if I unlink my accounts?

Any active Prime Gaming subscriptions will remain active until the end of the current billing period. After that, they will end unless you manually pay to keep them. You will not be able to use Prime to start new subscriptions once you unlink.