How Do I Set Up Twitch Channel Panels and About Section?
Turn a blank channel page into a professional creator hub with custom panels, social links, schedule info, and a compelling About section.
Why Panels Matter
Your Twitch channel page is your storefront. New viewers who miss your live broadcast land here first — panels tell them who you are, when you stream, and why they should follow. A blank page loses followers; a polished one converts curious clicks into regulars.
Access the Panel Editor
Go to your channel page while logged in and click Edit Panels below your offline screen. Toggle Edit Panels on. Each panel is a clickable image with a title and description underneath. You can add, reorder, and remove panels by clicking the + icon.
Essential Panels Every Creator Needs
Build these five panels minimum:
- About Me — two sentences on your content niche and personality
- Schedule — specific days and times with timezone (e.g., "Tue/Thu 7 PM EST")
- Rules — chat behavior expectations in three bullet points
- Social Links — Discord, YouTube, Twitter/X, or Linktree
- PC Specs / Setup — optional but popular for gaming channels
Design Panel Images
Standard panel size is 320 × 160 px or 320 × 600 px for tall panels. Use free tools like Canva or Figma with a consistent color palette matching your stream overlays. Export as PNG for crisp text. Keep text minimal — panels are thumbnails, not essays.
Write the About Section
Click your profile avatar → Settings → Channel and Videos → About. Write 2–3 sentences covering your content focus, streaming schedule, and one personal detail that makes you memorable. Avoid generic filler like "I love gaming" — specify what you play and what vibe viewers can expect.
Link Panels to External URLs
When editing a panel, paste a URL in the Image Link field. Link your Discord invite, donation page, or merch store directly. Test every link in an incognito browser before publishing.
Social Links Bar
Under Settings → Channel and Videos → Social Links, add icons for every platform you actively post on. These appear below your stream title on mobile and desktop. Only link accounts you update — dead socials look worse than none.
Pro Tips
- Update your schedule panel the moment your schedule changes
- Use the same fonts and colors as your stream overlay for brand consistency
- Disable panels you are not ready to maintain — empty panels hurt credibility
Spend one focused hour on panels once, then revisit monthly. A complete channel page makes you look established even on stream one.