To save streams on Twitch mobile, you must first enable the setting on the web Creator Dashboard, because the toggle is not available in the mobile app itself. This is the only way to ensure your future mobile live streams are automatically saved as Past Broadcasts for viewers to watch later.
Why you can't save streams on Twitch mobile directly
The critical fact is that the 'Store Past Broadcasts' toggle is not located anywhere in the Twitch mobile app. Twitch’s official help page confirms that this setting can only be enabled in the Creator Dashboard on a web browser, not on iPhone or Android. If you stream from your phone without first turning this on via the web, your mobile broadcasts will not be saved. Setting this expectation upfront prevents wasted time searching for a non-existent in-app option.
How to enable stream saving from the web Creator Dashboard
Follow these steps to turn on the setting that saves your mobile streams:
- Open Twitch in a web browser on any device.
- Go to the Creator Dashboard.
- Navigate to Settings, then Stream.
- Turn on the toggle for Store Past Broadcasts.
Once enabled, this single setting applies to all future broadcasts, including those you stream from your phone. There are no separate mobile-specific steps or menu paths, the official web path is the only documented method.
What happens after you enable the setting
After you turn on Store Past Broadcasts, every future mobile stream you broadcast will be automatically saved as a Past Broadcast. Twitch stores these videos for a limited duration depending on your account type: The setting does not retroactively save streams you already broadcast before enabling it, so only content created after the toggle is activated will be preserved.
How to find your saved mobile streams
Once your mobile streams are saved, you can locate them from either mobile or web:
- Go to your Twitch profile (tap your avatar on mobile or click your username on web).
- Access the Videos tab.
- Look for the Past Broadcasts section to view or share your saved content.
These saved streams appear automatically after you finish broadcasting, so you can immediately watch, share, or review them. For viewers using Twitch on mobile, navigating to a streamer's profile and selecting the Videos tab also displays any saved Past Broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save streams directly from the Twitch mobile app?
No. The Store Past Broadcasts toggle is not available in the Twitch mobile app. You must use a web browser to access the Creator Dashboard and enable the setting there.
Are there any limitations to saving streams on Twitch mobile?
Yes, storage duration varies by account type: affiliates and partners have longer storage durations for Past Broadcasts compared to regular users.
How long are saved mobile streams stored?
Storage duration depends on your account type.
Can I download saved streams for offline viewing on Twitch mobile?
Twitch does not offer a built-in download feature for offline viewing, but third-party tools may provide this functionality.
Do saved streams count toward a storage limit?
However, non-affiliate and non-partner accounts may have practical limits based on how many broadcasts they can store before older ones are automatically removed.
Can I manage or organize saved streams in the Twitch mobile app?
You can view and share your saved streams from the Videos tab on mobile, but organizing them (such as adding tags or descriptions) is not officially supported in the mobile interface.
