How to Earn Drops

Drops are a fun way to get in-game loot just for watching your favorite channels on Twitch! If the game developer has activated it, all you need to do is link your Twitch account with your game account and you are eligible to get Drops. You only need to continue watching the broadcast to win!

Drops are completely customizable by the developer, so every Drops program will be a little different, depending on the game. The developer can decide what the item is, how frequently the Drops occur, and how many channels they are available on.

If you want to learn more about Mission-based Drops, please see this article.

On this page:

 * How to Earn Drops
 * Frequently Asked Questions

HOW TO EARN DROPS
You can see when a Drops program is available on a game or channel on the browse, game, and channel pages.

HOW TO EARN DROPS:
Some game account connections may occur on Twitch. Please see the connections page for details.


 * 1) In order to participate in these developer-selected channels, you will need to have your game account linked to your Twitch account. The notification that Drops are available will let you know to do this action if you have not already done so, and clicking on it will take you to the developer's page where you can make the connection and/or learn more information about the Drops you can earn.
 * 2) It will send you to an account connection form. This will be on the game developer’s website, not Twitch. Log into your game account, then into your Twitch account to link the accounts together.
 * 3) Once complete, head back to the channel and continue watching for a chance to win in-game loot.
 * 4) You can manage your connected accounts via the following link: https://www.twitch.tv/settings/connections.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 * Can I have my Twitch account connected to more than one game account?
 * Yes, you can connect to as many game accounts as you want, but only one account per developer. For example, you can connect your Twitch account to multiple different game accounts, you cannot connect multiple accounts of a single game to one Twitch account.


 * Do I have to be watching to receive the Drop?
 * Yes, you must be watching at the moment the Drop occurs in order to receive it.


 * Can I earn Drops faster or more often by watching more than one channel at a time?
 * No, you will only be eligible to receive a drop for one active channel at a time. Watching more than one channel simultaneously will not result in more rewards.


 * A game I like does not have Drops. How can I get the developer to add it?
 * If a game you love does not have Drops yet, please reach out to the game developer to encourage them to integrate Drops into their products.


 * Is there a schedule of Drops occurring in different games/channels?
 * At this time, Twitch does not maintain a schedule of Drops. It is possible that some developers might maintain their own calendar. You can see when a Drops program is available on a game or channel on the browse, game, and channel pages.


 * Can I earn Drops through using chat commands like !drops in a channel?
 * No, chat commands will not grant Drops. Drops are awarded to viewers by the game developer.


 * Is there a maximum number of Drops I can receive on a specific channel/all channels?
 * There is no limit on Twitch as to how many Drops you can receive. However, you may be limited by the amount of available inventory space you have in some games.


 * As a streamer, how do I get drops on my channel?
 * The developer decides which channels have Drops. If they have activated it for all channels broadcasting their game (or yours specifically), it can appear on your channel. All you need to do is link your Twitch account with the game developer’s account to opt-in. This is the same method that viewers would use to receive Drops. To opt-out, you must unlink your Twitch and game developer’s account. These account linking processes occur on the game developer’s website.


 * Why do I not see a Twitch game category with the Drops icon even though I see Drops enabled on some channels in that game category?
 * If the Drop is only available to select streamers in that category, the Drops indicator will not appear on the category itself. The individual channel will still indicate if Drops are supported.


 * As a streamer, how do I opt-out of Drops?
 * Go to your dashboard settings ( https://www.twitch.tv/ USERNAME /dashboard/settings). From there, click on Drops Preferences to change your opt-out preference.


 * As a streamer, why would I opt-out of Drops rather than disconnecting my Twitch account?
 * Opting out of Drops will remove Drops participation for all games on your channel. Disconnecting your account will only remove Drops participation for all games associated with that developer’s account.