Twitch monetization requirements explained

What matters most

This page summarizes the main public requirements, then points readers to the official source and account dashboard for final confirmation.

Checklist

• Complete the Path to Affiliate achievements.
• Turn on Two-Factor Authentication for the Twitch account.
• Complete onboarding after receiving an invitation.
• Use accurate legal and payout information during onboarding.
• Path to Affiliate thresholds should be verified in the creator dashboard because Twitch help pages can change and may be account or region surfaced.
• Creators should verify follower count, broadcast activity, unique streaming days, and average viewer requirements inside Twitch achievements.

Common blockers

• Missing one or more achievements in the required window.
• No 2FA enabled.
• Incomplete onboarding, tax, or payout information.

Source