How To Save VODs on Twitch Mobile (The Real Way)

To save VODs on Twitch mobile, you must enable the setting on the Twitch website, not in the mobile app. The "Store Past Broadcasts" toggle is only available in the Creator Dashboard on a web browser, and Twitch does not provide a way to turn it on from an iPhone or Android app.

The truth about saving VODs on Twitch mobile

If you are using Twitch on mobile and want your broadcasts saved as VODs, the core fact is that the setting to enable this is not located inside the Twitch mobile app. Twitch’s official help documentation confirms that the "Store Past Broadcasts" setting must be enabled on the web. This means you cannot find or toggle this option while streaming from your phone; you must use a computer or mobile browser to access the Creator Dashboard first.

How to enable VOD saving for your mobile streams

Follow these steps to turn on VOD saving before you stream from your phone:

Open a web browser on your computer or mobile device and go to the Twitch website.
Log in to your Twitch account.
Navigate to your Creator Dashboard.
Locate the "Store Past Broadcasts" toggle and switch it on.

Once this setting is enabled, any future broadcasts you make from your mobile device will be automatically saved as VODs. You do not need to repeat this step for each stream; the setting stays on until you turn it off.

Why can't I find the VOD setting in the Twitch app?

Twitch has designed its mobile app without the Creator Dashboard controls for VOD saving. The official help page states that "Store Past Broadcasts" is only available in the Creator Dashboard on web, and the setting is not available in the Twitch mobile app for iPhone or Android. This is a documented limitation, not a bug or missing feature.

What happens if I stream from mobile without enabling this first?

If you start a mobile broadcast without first enabling "Store Past Broadcasts" on the web, your stream will not be saved as a VOD. Twitch confirms that mobile broadcasts will not be saved unless the web setting is toggled on beforehand. This is the primary pain point for streamers who lose their content because they assumed the setting was available in the app. To avoid losing your streams, always verify the setting is enabled on the Creator Dashboard before going live from your phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can VODs be enabled in the Twitch mobile app?

No. There is no menu path or toggle within the iPhone or Android app to turn on VOD saving.

Can mobile streams be saved if the setting was enabled on web first?

Yes. Twitch confirms that if you enable "Store Past Broadcasts" on the web before streaming from your phone, your mobile broadcasts will be saved as VODs automatically.

Does Twitch document an iPhone path or Android path for this setting?

No. The help page explicitly states the setting is not available in the mobile app, so no specific device path is documented for iPhone or Android.

How long are VODs saved on Twitch?

VOD retention time depends on your account type. For Twitch Affiliates and Partners, VODs are typically saved for 60 days. The "Store Past Broadcasts" setting must be on for any VOD to be saved at all.