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How to activate Twitch on Xbox, Roku, Android, iOS, PlayStation, Apple TV and Fire Stick

Tic is a YouTube for gamers or game lovers. You can feel like you're a kid in a candy store if you're a gamer. It has free content and if you want to watch exclusive stuff, you need to get your hands on its premium subscription. Either way, you need to activate the service first and this is where it gets a bit tricky. There are many streaming platforms supported by Twitch, activation on some of them is easy but on some you have to go through a process and that is what we are going to tell you in this article. We will see how to activate the Twitch account on Xbox, Roku, Android, iOS, PlayStation, Apple TV and Fire Stick.

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How do I activate my device on Twitch?

To activate your Twitch account on any device, you need to follow this guide. We've accumulated a list of all the major devices you can use Twitch on. Although the procedure is somewhat similar, there are some differences, which is why it is recommended that you carefully read the guide for your device.

Activate Twitch account on Xbox, Roku, Android, iOS , PlayStation, Apple TV and Fire Stick

How to activate Twitch on Xbox, Roku, Android, iOS, PlayStation, Apple TV and Fire Stick

Activating Twitch account on Xbox, Roku, Android, iOS, PlayStation, Apple TV and Fire Stick is not difficult, just follow a few instructions and you will be fine. In fact, the process to do the same thing on all major platforms is not much different from each other, but there are some important differences that need to be addressed. That's what we're going to do here.

1]Enable Twitch on Xbox

Let's start with Microsoft's game console. If you bought an Xbox, you are probably a gamer, and if you decided to install Twitch, you will improve your gaming skills. And who knows! Probably have a career in the gaming industry. Whatever you want to do with Twitch, here are the steps to activate the service on your game console.

  1. Open Microsoft Store and download Twitch.
  2. Launch the app and log in using your credentials.
  3. You will be redirected to the activation page, where you will see an activation code, you need to copy this code.
  4. Then go to twitch.tv/enable on your browser and write this code.
  5. Finally, click Activate.

Once your account is activated, you can enjoy Twitch.

2]Enable Twitch on Roku

You can definitely use Twitch on a TV platform like Roku. Follow my lead and you'll be good to go.

  1. Click the Home button on your remote.
  2. Search "Tic".
  3. Once the Twitch screen appears, you need to add it to your channel by clicking Add Channel.
  4. Then open the Twitch app and try to connect.
  5. You will receive an activation code.
  6. Go to twitch.tv/activate on computer or phone.
  7. Paste the code and click Activate.

This way, Twitch will be enabled on your Roku.

3]Activate Twitch on Android and iOS

How to activate Twitch on Xbox, Roku, Android, iOS, PlayStation, Apple TV and Fire Stick

If you want to activate Twitch on a mobile platform, you need to follow two simple steps, download the app and log in. This is probably the easiest way to use Twitch on mobile, Android, and iOS platforms than doing the same on any other platform.

How to activate Twitch on Xbox, Roku, Android, iOS, PlayStation, Apple TV and Fire Stick

So go to Play Store for Android and App Store for iOS and download Twitch. Then, open the app, log in using your credentials, and you'll be good to go.

4]Activate Twitch on PlayStation

If you have a PlayStation 3, 4 or 5, you can also use Twitch on it. Just follow the prescribed steps and you'll be good to go.

  1. Download Twitch on your console.
  2. Then open the app and click Login.
  3. You will be asked to enter your credentials, to do this, and an activation code will appear, you must copy this code.
  4. After copying the code, go to twitch.tv/activate on your computer or phone to paste the code
  5. Finally, click Activate.

This will activate the service for you.

5]Activate Twitch on Apple TV

To use Twitch on Apple TV, follow the given steps.

  1. Open the App Store on Apple TV.
  2. Then download the Twitch app.
  3. Open the app and log in with your credentials.

Here you do not need to enter an activation code.

6]Enable Twitch on Amazon Fire Stick

How to activate Twitch on Xbox, Roku, Android, iOS, PlayStation, Apple TV and Fire Stick

Follow the prescribed procedure to activate Twitch on Amazon Fire Stick.

  1. Go to apps and download Twitch.
  2. Then open the app and try to sign in.
  3. You need to enter your credentials and retrieve the activation code.
  4. Once you've done that, head to twitch.tv/activate on your computer or phone to paste the code.
  5. Finally, click Activate.

This will activate your account.

Why am I not getting my Twitch verification code?

If you don't get the Twitch verification code when activating it on any of the devices, check your internet connection. Make sure your bandwidth is high, if not then try contacting your ISP and check it out. You should also check Twitch's server and make sure it is not down. However, if you do not receive a verification code when creating an account, you should check your spam and promotion folders, sometimes these emails are misidentified.

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