[FAQ]

I’m a total newbie streamer from Auckland and I’m a bit stuck trying to make my channel look more professional. I’ve noticed that other streamers have these cool, clickable images below their stream that link out to their socials, schedule, and other info.

I’ve been looking through my Twitch dashboard but can’t figure out where you actually create these “panels”. How do you upload the images and how do you make them link to another website? I’m keen to set up a few for my channel before I go live this weekend.

Any help would be choice, cheers!

[Jeff Bullas]

A great question. Your channel panels are a fundamental part of building your brand on Twitch.

Brief Answer: Twitch panels are created in your channel’s ‘Edit Panels’ section. You combine a custom panel image with a text description box, and you can make the entire image a clickable hyperlink to another website.

Think of your panels as the permanent foundation of your channel; they provide the key information and branding that supports your live video stream.

First, let’s talk about the panel images. These are the custom graphics you create for each section, such as ‘About Me’, ‘Schedule’, or ‘Socials’. The most important thing here is brand consistency. Your panel images should all share a similar style, using the same fonts and colour scheme to create a cohesive and professional look. These images are the visual identity of your channel when you’re not live.

Next is the text component. Each panel has a description box underneath the image where you can add detailed information. This is where you write your bio, list your PC specs, outline your chat rules, or post your streaming schedule. Twitch uses a simple formatting language called Markdown in this text box, which allows you to add headers, bolding, and lists to keep the information organised and easy to read.

The key function you asked about is making them clickable. When you create a panel, after you upload your custom image, there is a field called ‘Image Links To’. You simply paste the destination URL into this field. This will turn the entire panel image into a single, clean hyperlink, which is the best way to direct people to your social media, a donation page, or a sponsor’s website.

Finally, these panels directly support your main audio and video content. During your live stream, you can use verbal calls-to-action to direct viewers to this information. When someone asks about your setup, you can say, “You can find a full list of my gear by clicking the ‘Specs’ panel below.” This keeps your stream flowing while still providing your community with the information they want.

Cheers,
Jeff

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