Amazon Prime includes one free Twitch subscription per month. Most Prime members either don’t know it exists or don’t know how to use it. If you have an active Amazon Prime membership, you can support a Twitch streamer at no additional cost every single month.
This guide covers the exact steps to use your Twitch Prime sub on desktop and mobile, what to do if the option isn’t showing up, and everything else you need to know about how Prime subs work.
What Is a Twitch Prime Subscription?
A Twitch Prime subscription (now officially called Prime Gaming) is a free Tier 1 subscription included with Amazon Prime and Amazon Prime Student memberships. Instead of paying $4.99 yourself, Amazon covers the cost.
You get one free sub per month. It does not auto-renew automatically to the same streamer. You need to manually use it each month, and you can give it to a different streamer every time.
The streamer receives the same revenue as they would from a paid Tier 1 subscription. From their side, it looks and counts exactly like a regular $4.99 sub.
Requirements Before You Start
Before you can use a Twitch Prime sub, you need two things:
- An active Amazon Prime membership. This includes standard Prime, Prime Student, and Prime Video plans in most regions. Amazon Prime Gaming availability varies by country. It is available in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Australia, and most of South America and Southeast Asia.
- A Twitch account linked to your Amazon account. This is the step most people miss. Your Twitch account and Amazon account must be connected before the subscription option will appear.
How to Link Your Amazon and Twitch Accounts
Before using your free sub, you need to connect the two accounts. You only need to do this once.
- Go to gaming.amazon.com and sign in with your Amazon credentials.
- Click Connect your Twitch account (or look for the Twitch icon in the top navigation).
- You’ll be redirected to Twitch. Log in with your Twitch credentials.
- Click Authorize to confirm the connection.
- You may be asked to verify via a six-digit code sent to your phone.
Once linked, your Twitch account will show a crown icon next to your username, indicating an active Prime Gaming connection.
How to Subscribe with Twitch Prime on Desktop
With your accounts linked, using your free sub takes about 30 seconds.
- Go to twitch.tv and navigate to the channel you want to subscribe to.
- Look for the Subscribe button below the stream, next to the Follow button.
- Click the small arrow or dropdown on the Subscribe button.
- A popup appears showing subscription options. You’ll see a “Subscribe with Prime” option alongside the paid tiers.
- Click Subscribe with Prime.
- A confirmation window appears. Click Subscribe to finalize.
That’s it. The streamer is now subscribed and Twitch notifies them of your Prime sub.
What if the “Subscribe with Prime” option isn’t showing up?
If you don’t see the Prime sub option, check these things first:
- Your Amazon and Twitch accounts are linked (see the section above)
- Your Amazon Prime membership is currently active, not expired or paused
- You haven’t already used your free sub this month on another channel
- The channel you’re trying to subscribe to has the Subscribe button enabled (they must be a Twitch Affiliate or Partner)
How to Subscribe with Twitch Prime on Mobile (iOS and Android)
The mobile process is slightly different depending on whether you’re on iPhone or Android, but the steps are similar.
On iPhone (iOS)
Apple’s App Store rules restrict in-app purchases on competing platforms. Because of this, Twitch cannot show subscription purchase options inside the iOS app. To subscribe with Prime on an iPhone, you have two options:
Option 1: Use a mobile browser
- Open Safari or Chrome on your iPhone.
- Go to twitch.tv (the full site, not the app).
- Log into your Twitch account.
- Navigate to the channel you want to subscribe to.
- Tap the Subscribe button and select Subscribe with Prime from the popup.
Option 2: Do it on a desktop first Set up your Prime sub on a computer, then enjoy the sub benefits inside the Twitch app normally.
On Android
Android users can sometimes complete the subscription inside the Twitch app directly, but results are inconsistent. If the Prime sub option doesn’t appear in-app, use the browser method above. It works the same way on Android as on iPhone.
Steps in the Twitch app (when available):
- Open the Twitch app and go to the channel you want to support.
- Tap the Subscribe button (heart or subscription icon).
- In the subscription popup, look for the Prime option.
- Tap Subscribe with Prime and confirm.
How Prime Subs Work: What You Should Know
Prime Subs Don’t Auto-Renew to the Same Channel
This surprises a lot of people. Unlike a paid subscription that renews automatically each month to the same streamer, a Prime sub expires at the end of the monthly billing cycle and does not re-subscribe you automatically. You need to manually use your sub again each month.
Twitch sends a reminder notification when your sub is about to expire. If you want to keep supporting the same streamer, just repeat the process above at the start of each month.
You Can Change Who You Sub To Each Month
Your free sub is not locked to one channel. You can give it to a different streamer every month. Some Prime users rotate their sub between smaller creators who benefit most from each subscription.
What Benefits Do You Get as the Subscriber?
When you subscribe with Prime, you get all the same benefits as a paid Tier 1 subscriber on that channel:
- Access to the channel’s custom subscriber emotes
- Subscriber badge in chat (crown icon instead of the standard tier badge)
- Ad-free viewing on that specific channel (if the streamer has enabled sub-only ad-free mode)
- Access to any subscriber-only streams or content the channel runs
Does the Streamer Know It’s a Prime Sub?
Yes. Twitch distinguishes between Prime subs and paid subs in the streamer’s subscription notifications and analytics. However, the revenue is the same from the streamer’s perspective. Amazon pays the $4.99 on your behalf, and the streamer’s cut works out the same as a regular Tier 1 sub.
Common Issues and Fixes
“I don’t see the Subscribe with Prime option” Most commonly caused by accounts not being linked or Prime membership not being active. Go to gaming.amazon.com, sign in, and check whether your Twitch account shows as connected. If not, follow the linking steps above.
“I already used my sub this month” You only get one free Prime sub per month. Check gaming.amazon.com to see which channel you subbed to this month and when it expires.
“My Prime sub expired but I didn’t get a reminder” Check your Twitch notification settings. Twitch sends sub expiry reminders via email and push notification, but only if you have those notifications enabled.
“The channel I want to sub to doesn’t show a Subscribe button” The streamer must be a Twitch Affiliate or Partner for subscriptions to be available. If you don’t see a Subscribe button, the channel likely hasn’t reached Affiliate status yet.
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“I’m in a country where Prime Gaming isn’t available” Amazon Prime Gaming is not available in all countries. Check Amazon’s Prime Gaming eligibility page for your region. If it’s unavailable, the Prime sub option will not appear even with an active Prime membership.
What Prime Gaming Includes Beyond the Free Sub
Your Amazon Prime membership includes more than just the monthly Twitch subscription. Prime Gaming also offers:
- Free in-game content and loot for popular games including titles like League of Legends, GTA Online, and various EA games (content rotates monthly)
- Free PC games available to claim and keep permanently through the Prime Gaming library
- Exclusive drops for certain Twitch streams (watch a stream to earn in-game items)
These bonuses are separate from the free sub and don’t require you to use your sub to access them. You can claim free games and loot directly through gaming.amazon.com.
How to Support Streamers Even Without Prime
If you don’t have Amazon Prime or have already used your sub this month, there are still ways to support streamers on Twitch without spending much:
- Bits: You can buy small amounts of Bits and cheer in chat. Even 100 Bits ($1.40) shows up as a real contribution.
- Raids: At the end of your own stream, raid the channel you want to support. This sends your viewers to them, which can meaningfully help smaller streamers.
- Clips and sharing: Clip good moments and share them on Twitter or Reddit. This is free and often generates real new viewers for the streamer.
If you’re a streamer yourself, growing your own follower base makes you eligible to receive Prime subs from your audience. Famety’s Twitch followers service can help you build toward the 50-follower Affiliate requirement. You can also get free Twitch followers to start building your count today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I subscribe with Twitch Prime for free?
Link your Amazon Prime account to your Twitch account at gaming.amazon.com, go to any Twitch Affiliate or Partner channel, click the Subscribe dropdown, and select “Subscribe with Prime.” Amazon covers the $4.99 cost.
Can I use Twitch Prime to subscribe on mobile?
Yes, but not inside the iOS app due to Apple’s policies. Use Safari or Chrome on your phone to go to twitch.tv, log in, and subscribe from the browser. Android users can sometimes subscribe directly in the app.
Does my Twitch Prime sub automatically renew?
No. Prime subs do not auto-renew. You need to manually re-subscribe each month. Twitch will send you a reminder notification when your subscription is about to expire.
Can I give my Prime sub to a different streamer each month?
Yes. Your free Prime sub is not locked to one channel. You can use it on any eligible channel, and you can switch to a different streamer every month.
How do I know if I’ve already used my Prime sub this month?
Go to gaming.amazon.com and check your subscriptions section. It will show which channel you subbed to and when the subscription expires.
Does subscribing with Prime give the streamer money?
Yes. The streamer receives the same revenue as a paid Tier 1 subscription. Amazon covers the $4.99 on your behalf.
How to subscribe to Twitch with Amazon Prime on iPhone?
Since the Twitch iOS app can’t process subscriptions, open Safari on your iPhone, navigate to twitch.tv, log in, go to the channel, and tap Subscribe. The “Subscribe with Prime” option appears in the browser even if it doesn’t appear in the app.
