Change your stream title from the Twitch dashboard or mobile app

Your stream title is the text that appears above your video player and in search results when people browse Twitch. You can change it at any time — before you go live, while you're streaming, or after you've ended a broadcast. The title stays the same until you manually change it again, so you can reuse the same one for multiple streams or update it for each session.

The fastest way is through the Twitch website on a computer. Log in, click your profile icon in the top right, select Creator Dashboard, then click Go Live on the left sidebar. You'll see a text field labeled Stream Title — type or paste your new title there and click Update. If you're already live, the change takes effect immediately without interrupting your broadcast.

On mobile, open the Twitch app, tap your profile icon at the bottom, select Creator Dashboard, tap Go Live, and edit the Stream Title field the same way. The mobile interface is identical to the desktop version, just arranged for a smaller screen.

Key Takeaways

  • Your stream title appears above your video player and in Twitch search results, and you can change it before, during, or after you broadcast.
  • The quickest method is the Creator Dashboard on the Twitch website — log in, click Creator Dashboard, select Go Live, and edit the Stream Title field.
  • Changes take effect immediately even if you're currently streaming, with no interruption to your broadcast.
  • Twitch allows up to 140 characters in your stream title, so you have room for context like the game you're playing, your mood, or what viewers can expect.

What happens to your old title when you change it

When you update your stream title, the old one disappears completely. Twitch doesn't keep a history of past titles, so if you want to reuse a title from a previous stream, you'll need to remember it or write it down. This matters if you stream the same game or content regularly — you might want to keep a note of titles that worked well for you.

The title change is permanent for that stream session. If you end your broadcast and start a new one later, your stream title stays whatever you last set it to. You don't have to change it between sessions unless you want to.

Title length and character limits

Twitch allows up to 140 characters in your stream title. That's enough for something like "Elden Ring first playthrough — no spoilers please!" or "Just chatting and answering questions." If you paste a title longer than 140 characters, Twitch will cut it off automatically when you try to save it.

You can use letters, numbers, spaces, and most punctuation marks. Twitch doesn't filter or censor stream titles the way it does with usernames, but your title still has to follow Twitch's Community Guidelines — so avoid hate speech, harassment, or sexual content, the same as you would in chat.

Why your title matters for discoverability

Your stream title is one of the main things people see when they're browsing Twitch or searching for streams. If you're playing a specific game, including the game name in your title helps people find you through search. A title like "Baldur's Gate 3 — act 2, no meta builds" tells viewers exactly what to expect and makes it easier for the right audience to find your stream.

Twitch also uses your title in its recommendation algorithm, though the game category you select matters more. A clear, honest title that matches your actual content performs better than clickbait or misleading titles, because viewers who click based on an accurate title are more likely to stay and follow.

Changing your title on different devices and browsers

The process is the same whether you use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on a computer — the Twitch website looks identical across all browsers. If you're on a tablet, you can use either the mobile app or the desktop website in a browser; both work equally well.

If you use a streaming software like OBS Studio or Streamlabs Desktop, those programs don't control your Twitch title directly. You still have to change it through the Twitch website or app. Some streaming software can integrate with Twitch and pull your title from the dashboard, but the title itself always lives in your Twitch account settings, not in the software.

Troubleshooting: your title won't save or update

If you click Update and the title doesn't change, first check that you're logged into the correct Twitch account. If you have multiple accounts, the Creator Dashboard only shows the account you're currently signed in as. Log out and back in if you're unsure.

If the title still won't save, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the Creator Dashboard. Occasionally a browser cache issue or temporary connection glitch prevents the change from going through. If you're on mobile, try closing the Twitch app completely and opening it again. If the problem persists, check Twitch's status page at status.twitch.tv to see if there's a known outage affecting the dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I schedule my stream title to change automatically?

Twitch doesn't have a built-in scheduler for stream titles. You have to change it manually each time. Some third-party tools and bots can automate title changes based on triggers — like changing the title when you switch games — but these require additional setup and aren't part of Twitch itself.

Does changing my title affect my stream key or settings?

No. Your stream key, bitrate settings, resolution, and all other technical settings stay exactly the same. Changing your title only changes the text that viewers see — nothing about how your stream broadcasts changes.

What if I want to keep the same title for every stream?

You can. Just don't change it. Your title persists between streams, so if you set it once and never touch it again, it will appear on every broadcast you do. You only need to update it if you want something different.

Can viewers see my old titles if they clip my stream?

Clips show the title that was active when the clip was created, not the current title. If you change your title after someone creates a clip, the clip keeps the old title. This is one reason to be thoughtful about title changes — old clips and VODs will have different titles than your current stream.