How to change the color of your name on Twitch: step by step

The Twitch community loves it colorful - and that also applies to the names in the chat. Every user has the option to customize the color of their name to stand out or make the chat a little more personal.

But did you know that you can choose the color of your username yourself? In this article, we'll show you how to do this, what options you have and why it's worth using this function.

How to change the color of your Twitch name: step by step instructions

There are two easy ways to change the color of your username in Twitch chat. Both methods are uncomplicated and can be done within a few seconds.

Option 1: Via the "Chat Identity" icon

1. Open the Twitch chat on a channel of your choice.
2. Look for the small "Chat Identity" icon on the left in the chat box. In most cases it is a star symbol.
3. Click on it and you will be shown various color options.
4. Select the desired color - and your name will appear in the new color in the chat.

Option 2: With the "/color" command

You can also change the color of your name directly via a chat command:

1. Simply type "/color [color]" into the chat (without quotation marks). For example: "/color Red".
2. Press Enter and the change will be applied immediately.

For normal Twitch users, there are currently 15 preset colors to choose from, including red, blue, green and pink. Users of Twitch Turbo or Twitch Prime have even more options. You can customize your color and use any hex color code you want to create the perfect look.

Why would you change the color of your name?

Customizing your name color offers you several advantages:

1. Individuality: In a Twitch chat with hundreds or thousands of users, you can stand out with an eye-catching color.
2. Aesthetics: Maybe a certain color suits your channel or your avatar better.
3. Visibility: A well-chosen color can increase the legibility of your name in the chat.

A clearly visible name is particularly useful when interacting with streamers or other viewers. If you stand out in the chat, you will be noticed more easily.

Make Twitch names black or white: Is that possible?

The colors black and white are particularly interesting for many Twitch users because they are rare and eye-catching. But there's a catch: You need Twitch Turbo or Twitch Prime to use these colors. Why? Black and white are part of the advanced color customizations that are only available to premium users.

Advantages and disadvantages of a black or white name:

• Advantage: Your name stands out from the standard colors and stands out.
• Disadvantage: Depending on the background of the stream or chat, your name may be difficult to read. So make sure you choose the color carefully.

If you're a fan of minimalist looks or just want to be different, black or white could be the perfect choice for you.

How do you make your Twitch name shine?

A glowing Twitch name sounds exciting, doesn't it? Unfortunately, Twitch itself does not offer an option to create a glowing or flashing username. But there is a workaround: Browser extensions.

Tools that you can use:

1. BTTV (BetterTTV): This popular extension enables additional visual customizations and emotes in the chat.
2. FrankerFaceZ: You can also use this to integrate additional customizations and effects into your chat.

Note, however, that such effects are only visible to users who have installed the same extensions. For the rest, your name will remain normal.