Change your password from account settings on any device

To change your Twitch password, sign into your account, go to Settings, select Security and Privacy, and choose Change Password. You will need to enter your current password, then type your new password twice. Twitch will send you a confirmation email — check your inbox and click the link to finish. The whole process takes about two minutes.

You can do this on a computer, phone, or tablet. The steps are the same whether you use the Twitch website or the mobile app, though the app menu layout looks slightly different. If you have two-factor authentication turned on, you may be asked to enter a code from your authenticator app or phone before you can change your password.

Key Takeaways

  • Sign in to your Twitch account, open Settings, then go to Security and Privacy to find the Change Password option.
  • Your new password must be at least eight characters long and cannot be a password you have used on Twitch before.
  • Twitch sends a confirmation email to the address on your account — you must click the link in that email to complete the change.
  • If you cannot remember your current password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page instead of going to Settings.
  • After you change your password, you will stay signed in on the device you used, but you may need to sign in again on other devices.

Step-by-step on desktop or laptop

Open Twitch in your web browser and sign in with your username and password. In the top right corner, click your profile picture or avatar. A menu will drop down — click Settings near the bottom of that menu.

On the Settings page, look for the left sidebar with different categories. Click Security and Privacy. On that page, scroll down until you see the Change Password section. Click the button that says Change Password. A box will appear asking for your current password first — type it in and click Continue.

Now you will see two fields: one for your new password and one to confirm it. Type your new password in both fields. Your password must be at least eight characters long. Twitch will show you a strength meter as you type — a stronger password uses a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Click Change Password to save your new password.

Twitch will send a confirmation email to the address on your account. Open your email, find the message from Twitch, and click the link inside it. This link confirms the change. Once you click it, your new password is active. You can now sign out and sign back in using your new password.

Step-by-step on the Twitch mobile app

Open the Twitch app and sign in if you are not already. Tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner. The menu will show several options — tap Settings at the bottom.

In Settings, look for Security and Privacy and tap it. Scroll down to find Change Password and tap that option. You will be asked to enter your current password first. Type it in and tap Continue.

Enter your new password in the first field and type it again in the second field to confirm. Make sure both entries match exactly. Tap Change Password. Twitch will send a confirmation email — open your email app, find the message from Twitch, and tap the link inside it to complete the change.

What to do if you forgot your current password

If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot use the Settings method. Instead, go to the Twitch login page and click Forgot Password below the sign-in button. Enter the email address or username on your account.

Twitch will send you a password reset email. Open your email, find the message from Twitch, and click the link inside it. That link takes you to a page where you can create a new password. Type your new password twice, click Reset Password, and you will be signed out. Sign back in with your new password.

This reset method works even if you have not signed in for a long time or if you cannot remember any of your account details. The reset link expires after a few hours, so complete the process soon after you receive the email.

Password requirements and what makes a strong password

Twitch requires your new password to be at least eight characters long and different from any password you have used on Twitch before. You cannot use your username or email address as your password. The password is case-sensitive, meaning uppercase and lowercase letters are treated as different characters.

A strong password uses a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. For example, "BlueMoon#2024" is stronger than "password123" because it combines different character types. Avoid passwords that are straightforward to guess, like your birth year, pet's name, or a straightforward word followed by numbers. The longer your password, the harder it is for someone else to guess.

If Twitch rejects your new password and says it does not meet requirements, check that it is at least eight characters long and that you have not used it before on Twitch. If you see an error message, read it carefully — it will tell you what went wrong.

What happens after you change your password

Once your password change is confirmed, you stay signed in on the device you used to make the change. On other devices where you were already signed in, you will remain signed in until you sign out or until Twitch automatically signs you out for security reasons.

If you want to sign out everywhere at once, go back to Settings, find Security and Privacy, and look for an option to sign out of all sessions or devices. This logs you out on every device at the same time. You will then need to sign in again on each device using your new password.

If you change your password because you think someone else has access to your account, sign out of all sessions when ready. Then change your password and turn on two-factor authentication if you have not already. Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code from your phone or authenticator app when you sign in.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you do not receive the confirmation email from Twitch, check your spam or junk folder first. Sometimes confirmation emails end up there by mistake. If you still cannot find it, wait a few minutes and try the password change process again. Twitch will send another email.

If you see an error message saying your current password is wrong, make sure you are typing it correctly. Passwords are case-sensitive, so check that your caps lock is not on. If you are certain your password is correct but Twitch still rejects it, try signing out completely and signing back in to refresh your session, then try changing your password again.

If you get stuck on the confirmation email step, check that you are clicking the link in the email Twitch sent you, not a link in a different email. Scammers sometimes send fake password change emails that look like they are from Twitch. Real Twitch emails come from an address ending in twitch.tv. If you are unsure, go directly to Twitch.tv and sign in instead of clicking a link in an email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password on all my devices?

No. Once you change your password on one device and confirm it through the email, the new password works everywhere. You do not need to change it on each device. However, you may need to sign in again on devices where you were already signed in, depending on Twitch's security settings.

Can I change my password if I have two-factor authentication turned on?

Yes. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, Twitch will ask you to enter a code from your authenticator app or phone before letting you change your password. This is an extra security step to make sure it is really you making the change.

How long does it take for a password change to take effect?

Your password change takes effect as soon as you click the confirmation link in the email from Twitch. This usually happens within a few minutes of you requesting the change. You can then sign in with your new password right away.

What if I change my password and then forget the new one?

Use the Forgot Password link on the Twitch login page. Enter your email address or username, and Twitch will send you a password reset email. Click the link in that email to create another new password. You can reset your password as many times as you need to.

Should I change my Twitch password regularly?

You do not need to change it on a set schedule, but it is a good idea to change it if you think someone else might know it, if you used the same password on another website that was hacked, or if you have not changed it in several years. Turning on two-factor authentication is often more important than changing your password frequently.