What connecting Prime to Twitch does
Connecting your Amazon Prime Video account to Twitch links the two services so you can use Prime Gaming benefits on Twitch — mainly free monthly channel subscriptions and exclusive in-game loot. When you connect them, Twitch recognizes that you have a Prime membership and automatically grants you one free tier-one subscription to any channel each month. You do not have to buy a subscription separately.
The connection also lets you claim Prime Gaming loot for games like League of Legends, Valorant, Fortnite, and others. These are cosmetics and items that only Prime members can get through Twitch. Without linking the accounts, Twitch has no way to know you have Prime, so you cannot access these perks.
Key Takeaways
- You need an Amazon account with an active Prime membership and a Twitch account to connect them.
- The connection happens on the Twitch website under Account Settings, in the Connections tab, where you authorize Amazon to share your Prime status.
- Once connected, your free monthly subscription appears automatically in your Twitch account and resets on the same day each month.
- If you cancel Prime or let your membership expire, you lose the free subscription but keep any in-game loot you already claimed.
How to connect Prime and Twitch on a computer
Start by signing into your Twitch account on a web browser. Go to your account settings by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner and selecting Settings. On the left side menu, click Connections.
Scroll down until you find Amazon in the list of available connections. Click the Connect button next to it. You will be taken to an Amazon login page. Sign in with the Amazon account that has your Prime membership. After you log in, Amazon will ask you to confirm that you want to let Twitch access your Prime information. Click Confirm or Allow to complete the connection.
Once confirmed, you will return to Twitch and see a green checkmark next to Amazon in your Connections list. Your Prime Gaming benefits are now active on Twitch. You can use your free monthly subscription immediately, and any in-game loot tied to your Prime membership will be available to claim.
How to connect Prime and Twitch on mobile
The mobile app does not have a direct way to connect Prime to Twitch. Instead, open a web browser on your phone and go to twitch.tv. Sign into your account, then follow the same steps as the computer method: tap your profile icon, go to Settings, select Connections, find Amazon, and click Connect.
You will be redirected to Amazon's login page in your browser. Sign in with your Prime account and confirm the connection. After that, the link is active on all devices — the Twitch app on your phone will recognize the connection even though you set it up in a browser.
What to do if the connection fails
If you click Connect and nothing happens, or if you get an error message, first check that you are signed into the correct Amazon account — the one with the Prime membership. Some people have multiple Amazon accounts, and connecting to the wrong one will not work.
Clear your browser's cookies and cache, then try again. If you still see an error, sign out of both Twitch and Amazon completely, close your browser, and start over. Make sure your Prime membership is currently active; if it expired or was cancelled, Amazon will not authorize the connection.
If the connection goes through but your free subscription does not appear, wait a few minutes for Twitch to sync with Amazon's servers. If it still does not show after 30 minutes, sign out of Twitch and sign back in. If none of these steps work, contact Twitch Support through the Help Center on the Twitch website.
How to use your free monthly subscription
Once Prime is connected, you will see a Prime Gaming badge next to your username on Twitch. Your free tier-one subscription resets on the same day each month and can be used on any single channel. You do not have to use it on the same channel every month.
To use your free subscription, go to any channel you want to support. Click the Subscribe button and you will see an option to use your Prime Gaming subscription at no cost. Select it and the subscription is applied immediately. The streamer receives the same revenue as if you had paid for a tier-one subscription out of pocket.
How to claim Prime Gaming loot
Prime Gaming loot appears in the Twitch interface under a dedicated section. On the Twitch home page, look for Prime Gaming in the left sidebar menu, or search for it in the top navigation. Click it to see all available games and loot you can claim.
Each game shows what items are available and whether you have already claimed them. Click Claim on any item you want. Twitch will confirm the claim and send you instructions on how to redeem it in the game itself — usually by logging into the game with the same account you use for Twitch, or by entering a code.
What happens if you cancel Prime
If your Prime membership ends or you cancel it, your free Twitch subscription disappears at the end of your current billing cycle. You will no longer be able to use a free subscription each month, though you can still buy subscriptions with your own money if you choose.
Any in-game loot you claimed while you had Prime stays in your game accounts. Cancelling Prime does not take away items you already redeemed. If you renew your Prime membership later, you can reconnect it to Twitch and regain access to the free monthly subscription and new loot drops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my Prime subscription on a different channel each month?
Yes. Your free subscription resets monthly and you can use it on any channel. You are not locked into supporting the same streamer every month — you can switch to a different channel whenever you want.
Do I need Prime Video to get Prime Gaming benefits?
No. Prime Gaming is included with any Amazon Prime membership, whether you signed up for Prime Video, Prime shipping, or both. As long as your account has an active Prime membership, you have access to Prime Gaming.
What if I have Prime but the connection says I do not?
This usually means you are trying to connect a different Amazon account than the one with Prime. Check which email address is linked to your Prime membership, then make sure you are signing into that account when you authorize the connection. If you are unsure, log into Amazon.com and check your account settings.
Can I connect Prime to multiple Twitch accounts?
No. One Amazon Prime account can only be connected to one Twitch account at a time. If you want to connect it to a different Twitch account, you have to disconnect it from the first one and then reconnect it to the second.
Does connecting Prime to Twitch share my personal information?
Twitch only sees that you have an active Prime membership. It does not see your purchase history, payment methods, or other Amazon account details. You can review what information Twitch has access to by going to your Amazon account settings and checking your connected apps.