Hello Twitch Team,

I’d like to suggest a feature that could greatly improve streamer safety:

➤ Please add an option that allows streamers to make their livestreams only visible to logged-in users.

This is particularly important for protecting creators from Swatting, doxxing, stalking, and anonymous harassment. At the moment, anyone can watch a public stream without even having a Twitch account, which makes it easy for people with bad intentions to remain completely anonymous while gathering information.

In serious cases like Swatting – which has affected many creators – this lack of control over who can watch the stream is a real danger.

Importantly, Twitch already has functionality to block users from watching a stream, which shows that some access control is technically possible. But right now, there’s no way to block guest (non-logged-in) viewers, which leaves a major security gap.

A simple toggle like:
“Stream only viewable by logged-in users”
would be a huge improvement for streamer safety and peace of mind.

Please consider this suggestion seriously – it could help prevent real-world harm.

Thank you for your time and all the work you do to keep the platform growing and safe!

Best regards,