How to Raid on Twitch.tv?

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If you’re a regular on the Twitch.tv platform, you’re surely aware of how a typical broadcast goes. 

At the end of each stream, the broadcaster has two options; either to say goodbye and turn off the stream or to send their viewers to another streamer through Raiding — and that’s the option we’ll cover in this guide. 

You’ll get to know what Raiding is, how to Raid on Twitch.tv, and how to get Raided more often. Let’s get to it!

What is Raid on Twitch.Tv?

Raiding is simply sending viewers from your channel to another channel at the end of a stream, no more, no less. This option has been available on Twitch since late 2017. While you don’t get any real benefits from it, it’s an easy and effective way to support aspiring content creators or your streaming friends. Even popular streamers like Ninja, Shroud, Tyler1, or Forsen occasionally Raid small channels with only a few viewers. Maybe one day you’ll be one of them!

Ways to Raid another channel

Raiding is not a complicated process by any means. Even if you’re just starting on the Twitch.tv platform, this is something you’re unlikely to have much trouble with.

Raiding through the /raid command

Let’s start with a Raid via the “/raid” command. This is the most commonly used method. See how easy it is!

  1. Go to your channel. You can do this from the main Twitch.tv page or by typing your nickname after the slash in the Twitch link (example — twitch.tv/YOURTWITCHNICKNAME)

  1. Open the chat room of your broadcast
  2. Type “/raid” and the name of the channel you want to send your viewers to. 

  1. Press “Enter” or click on the “Chat” button

  1. Done! The chat of a streamer of your choice will display information about your Raid, along with the number of viewers you sent. 

  1. If you didn’t mean to host a Raid, quickly type “/unraid” in the chat to cancel it.

Raiding through the Stream Manager

Another way is to Raid from within your Stream Manager. By the way, we highly recommend using this feature during your broadcasts. From here, you’ll have access to nearly all important functions — chat, activity feed, stream preview, information about your bitrate, and more.

  1. Go to the main Twitch.tv page, click on your profile icon in the upper-right corner, and select “Creator Dashboard” 

You can also go to your Stream Manager using this template link: https://dashboard.twitch.tv/u/YOURTWITCHNICKNAME/stream-manager

  1. Go to Quick Actions (right side of your Stream Manager) and select “Raid Channel”
  1. Choose a channel from those you already follow or search for another one
  2. Once you’ve selected a channel to Raid, simply click “Start Raid”.

5. Done! A Raid will start after your broadcast is over.

Auto-hosting

If you always want to redirect your viewers to a specific channel when you’re offline, auto-hosting is the option you should go for.

  1. Go to the main Twitch.tv page, click on your profile icon in the upper-right corner, and select “Creator Dashboard” 

  1. Go to the “Settings” section on the left side of your Creator 

Dashboard and select “Channel”. You can also use this template link: https://dashboard.twitch.tv/u/YOURTWITCHNICKNAME/settings/channel

  1. Select “Featured Content”

  1. From here, you can manage all your preferences for the auto-hosting feature

Avoiding unwanted Raids

If you don’t want to get raided, you can disable this feature in your Channel Settings.  Here’s how:

  1. Go to the main Twitch.tv page, click on your profile icon in the upper-right corner, and select “Creator Dashboard” 

  1. Go to the “Settings” section on the left side of your Creator Dashboard and select “Stream”. You can also use this template link: https://dashboard.twitch.tv/u/YOURTWITCHNICKNAME/settings/stream
  1. Scroll down to “Raids” and select your preferred settings. 

How to get more Raids?

One Raid can make a massive difference in the growth of your channel. Let’s talk about methods to get other creators to choose you more often as a channel to send their viewers after their broadcast is over.

  • Be active in the community of the game you’re streaming. Watch other broadcasters and socialize with the audience you’re interested in. This will not only increase your chances of earning new viewers a Raid, but it will also boost your visibility on Twitch, which can expand your viewership by itself.
  • Raid other streamers, even if you don’t have many viewers. Perhaps one of them will want to return the favor in the future.
  • Stream at different hours than the streamers who can potentially Raid you. Your Stream Schedule is one of the most important things when it comes to growing your channel on Twitch.tv. Set it wisely!

Summary

That would be it! We wish you the best of luck in growing your Twitch channels, and the biggest Raids possible.