On Twitch, there is no specific “private” streaming feature where you can stream to a selected group of viewers only, like you would with a private YouTube video or a closed Facebook group. However, there are a few ways you can control the audience and restrict who sees your stream:
1. Stream to Subscribers Only: You can restrict your stream’s chat and other interactive features to subscribers only. This means that while anyone can technically watch, only subscribers will have access to participate in the chat.
2. Private Stream Link (with an external platform): You could stream privately to a smaller group using an external platform (like a Discord server or a private Facebook group) and share the Twitch link directly with select viewers. However, this doesn’t prevent other people from watching if they find the link.
3. Restricted Viewers through Stream Settings: You can adjust some settings in your stream to limit things like who can comment in your chat, but again, the stream itself is still publicly accessible unless it’s made private using a different method.
4. Twitch’s “Unlisted” or “Only Followers” Option: While Twitch doesn’t offer a full “private stream” setting, you could choose to restrict your streams to only followers, or perhaps only people with a specific password (if you use a third-party service or bot to create such a setup).
If you’re looking for something completely private, Twitch may not be the best platform for that purpose. For fully private streams, you might want to consider platforms like YouTube Live (which allows for unlisted streams) or even using a more closed system like Zoom or Discord where you can invite only specific people.
