There should be something such as a page where people can search a username they want in order to check when it will be available.

This is especially necessary because previously used parter usernames are never available again, but as far as anyone is aware, there is no archive or list of those “never available” usernames.

Wanting a username that isn’t being used and trying to change to that username every day without knowing how long you will have to keep trying for it is absolutely exhausting and shouldn’t be something creators have to go through. Make it easier to work on our branding.

Authenticate a PC across all of your platforms. Example: Twitch Web and Desktop App, Broadcasting software (StreamLabs OBS), etc.

Right now, after re-installing my Windows, I had to request an SMS authentication code for Web, Twitch App Desktop and StreamLabs OBS. Since I had to reset my password (forgot it once again, since I am not allowed to have an Easy password) I have totally requested 3 sms messages. After which I get locked out and I couldn't get a code for the Desktop Twitch App for that period of time, on the same PC.

Authenticating the PC uniquely, without having to authenticate the pc each time when a login has occurred from a new App supporting Twitch Login, would be a lot better UX. Please consider updating your API, cuz I'm pretty sure that's what's handling it. I am even assuming the initial idea is that, but it somehow fails on a Back-end level.

re: https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/09/29/securing-your-chat-with-phone-and-email-verification/

The FAQ suggests alternatives to mobile verification, VOIP, et al., are not good enough for verification; i.e., too cheap to spoof.

I'm an affiliate in long standing, can that fact not be verification that I can be trusted not to make duplicate accounts? Twitch has my tax ID, I'm pretty sure that they're pretty sure who I am. I do use Authy (and other online services) for verification, but I do not use cell networks ("mobile").

It makes little sense that Twitch has approved Us affiliates to represent their Terms of Service well enough to pay us, yet I'm not trusted enough to speak in Phone Verified Chat channels.

I use Google Voice for all my mobile needs. I give it out to every service that asks for my mobile number, and then, if they give it out to spammers, I can easily filter them out.

But I can't use my GV number for Twitch - it reports "only mobile phone numbers may be used".

I do not give out the number that goes to my SIM card. It's not necessarily going to be the same number if I switch providers, and literally every text and call I get through it and not GV is spam, because I never give it out.

Since people are starting to use "verified accounts only" on their chats, this has suddenly gone from "that's annoying" to "this is preventing me from participating in communities". And I don't think the streamers are wrong for using the filter, because I've watched what happens if they don't, so I'm not going to try and convince them to change it.

Perhaps GV allows you to get new numbers too easily, and all the other services I've used it with such as [checks notes] Amazon Web Services are inundated with people using fake GV numbers.

But I don't think that's the case, presently.

I tried to use a password that is autogenerated by my password manager. Obviously I won't put that here, but another one generated by it is: "speed applause deceiver endpoint cash freckles polygraph mothball unsaid raffle vacant unmoved".
This is apparently "not secure" and "too easy to guess". Instead I had to make it: "speed applause deceiver endpoint cash freckles polygraph mothball unsaid raffle vacant unmoved1!"

Its worth pointing out that adding a password requirement of any kind besides length and restricting obvious dictionary sequences is well known (even by the US government via its most recent NIST standards) to result in weaker, not stronger protections, as people tend to follow the same pattern of character replacement in order to meet arbitrary complexity requirements.

It's 2021 New Era.
Time for Twitch to get out of its thick skin.
All Technical Twitch issues, some 99% of which arise from BOTS accounts.
This is a FAQ last days BOT attacks. and suspect Ddoss.

Twitch management Its Thick headlines Don't leave any suggestion through their thick skin. and deny well-meant security to streamers and viewers. to build in.

now talking takless
Foreword bots.
- Spam bots.
- FOllow bots.
- Hostbots.
- Scam bots.
Started last weeks before Christmas. attacks from bots.
and server problems worldwide on Twitch. and DDos attacks.
(ddoss I suspect also comes with bots)
We streamers are **** off

Two years ago by Email I submitted a proposal to Twitch HQ usa.
Until now Jan 2021, twitch has done nothing with this. and the problems only increase.
We strarmers suggested some very good protections.
For new Accounts and existing accounts.

1- Max three accounts per user language.
2- Name, address, zip code, ect and telephone number required.
3- Passport or driver's license must be over 18 years old.
3A- As soon as this is checked in waiting room open account access. As soon as the authenticity of an account is proof.

Through Control passport, Driver's license or other legal. That a person is real. and not a bone. ect. Why? Below the following example

After checking for Viewers as streamers ids.
Can twitch do more when abused

• Ban on IP address
• Ban on Name address ect
• Ban on thier Computer and mobile phone (SMartphone) software operating system DNA tel DNA code
• Ban in Thier PC(Computer DNA) Exemple GPU serial nr chip ect CPU chip, Main board dna ect ect.
• every PC or smartphone have Unique DNA serial numbers and bios and so on.
• VPN ban

Why?
Why work like this?
Ban on only E mail or and Ip is insufficient.
You create new free Email or VPN ip ect.

It only helps to banish like more game makers already do.
on everything ips and well known vpn ips, besides pc bios chip, cpu / gpu chip ect.

Now it becomes a very expensive joke for scamers, bots, Trolls ;-)
they can buy new tel or pc laptop, ipad ect. haha.
If they think they are screwing up other streamers and their viewers, this becomes very expensive.

Ban on everything you can from IP to control system and CHIPS DNA IDs, including thier name, address, IDs.

just look after account numbers, How many accounts there are. what's the use of FAKE accounts. by viewers to increase a streamer Followers numbers ??? A streamer wants real people in chat and as a follower FAQ I mean the serious streamers they want to see through an honest followers FAQ.

Twitch can ban perma ban on IP / EMail.
This has little effect, they create vein Email address and vpn ip.
and spam, bones scam again.

Twitch needs to get out of its thick skin and bless Enough is Enough. We let our streamers and viewers break their day. But we at Twitch also mess up our servers bandwidth due to trolls bots, scam bots, follow bots, hostbots ect. fake accounts.
Ultimate Protection 2021 and beyond Is more important than ever.
Twitch can secure a lot more than they do. Kixeye game bans on everything above mentioned. DNA gpu / cpu ect. Why not Twitch?

Twitch underestimates the problem.
Twitch Underestimated Serious streamers have the power.
No streamers No Twitch. We streamers spend so much money on Twitch from subs bits ect. 50% That they build in good security control system and ban system.

What can you do as a streamer?
- all on the same side against Twitch
- vote on our proposed new ban system
- New account registration.
- Old existing accounts confirmations
- Not active accounts can be removed for up to 24 months or invisible.
- Ban channels can no longer look after a streamer.
For example if facebook / Instagram / Twitter already do.
They no longer see a streamer's contact, as if the account no longer exists.
Streamers continue to progress hand in hand for better collaboration and protections.

Streamers and viewers partnered with Twitch to create fair and fun-filled streams. But knowing Twitch, they don't do anything about it like they have for years. Yes BAN they don't see your chat anymore. thats all

2021 new paradime new rules
2021 new ban system
2021 new signups accounts and old accounts coontroll on Legit

2021 new paradime for every serious viewer streamers.

Translate Dutch - ENG by google. sorry for mistakes ect.
Cheers from
Twitchtvfalcons german / eng
Twitchtvblauwborst Dutch only
livedtfc community
Happy new year and hope on beter times on Twitch