How to disable, reactivate, or delete a Twitch account

Twitch is a great place to watch many great players stream your favorite video games. However, viewers may find themselves in a position where they cannot utilize the service for one reason or another, take a break from Twitch, or delete their account altogether.

The following sections contain instructions on how to disable, reactivate, or delete a Twitch account.

How to disable a Twitch account

If you aren't using your Twitch account very often, but plan to in the future, follow the steps below.

1. Navigate to the Twitch website.
2. On the homepage, click the Log In button in the upper-right corner of the browser window.

3. In that same corner, click the Profile icon.

4. From the drop-down menu, select Settings.

5. On the Settings screen, scroll down to the Disable Your Twitch Account section and click the Disable Account link at the bottom of the page.

6. On the next screen, type your account username and click the Disable Account button.

How to reactivate a Twitch account

If you're looking to reactivate a disabled account after a break from using Twitch, follow the steps below.

1. Navigate to the Twitch website.
2. On the homepage, click the Log In button in the upper-right corner of the browser window.

3. Type your Username and Password and click the Log In button or press the Enter key.

4. On the next prompt, click the Reactivate button.
5. Click the Continue button.

How to delete a Twitch account

If you plan on not using your Twitch account again, you can delete it. Here's how:

1. Navigate to the Twitch website.
2. On the homepage, click the Log In button in the upper-right corner of the browser window.

3. After you've signed in, navigate to the Twitch Delete Account page.
4. Type your account username and click the Delete Account button.

5. You should see a "Your account has been deleted" message if successful.