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In the past, Twitch has done its due diligence to help viewers understand what type of content they are watching and help streamers appropriately label live streams by adding the option to mark live streams as “Mature content.”
However, after introducing this labeling system, Twitch has gotten feedback from creators and viewers alike that it’s not always clear when a live stream should be labeled as mature. To help mitigate this issue and get a bit more specific, Twitch has introduced content classifications.
Summary:
- What Is Twitch Content Classification?
- How to Add Twitch Content Classification Labels in Streamlabs Desktop
What Is Twitch Content Classification?
This new labeling system replaces the previous Mature Content Toggle option, allowing creators to be a bit more specific when marking content.
Below are the different classifications that can be used for Twitch live streams.
- Mature-Rated Games
- Sexual Themes
- Drugs, Intoxication, or Excessive Tobacco Use
- Violent and Graphic Depictions
- Significant Profanity or Vulgarity
- Gambling
To be clear, this doesn’t mean any changes to Twitch’s Community Guidelines. For more information, feel free to check out the official Content Classification Guidelines.
How to Add Twitch Content Classification Labels in Streamlabs Desktop
Adding a Twitch Content Classification Label when using Streamlabs Desktop is simple.
Step 1: Ensure you have Twitch connected as a platform in Streamlabs Desktop. You can check by going to your Settings, selecting Stream, and checking under your Stream Destinations. If Twitch isn’t connected, do so by pressing the Connect button next to the Twitch option and following the steps.
Step 2: Set up your live stream as you would normally (e.g., adding overlays, setting up sources, etc.). When you’re ready to stream, press the Go Live Button (bottom right corner of your screen)
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Step 3: Fill out the details of your live stream. Next to Content Classification, select the dropdown, then select the option that best suits your stream.
If you don’t see the Content Classification option, toggle on Show Advanced Settings at the bottom of the window. When you’re done, press the Confirm & Go Live Button to start streaming.
Step 4: That’s it! Your content is marked for the appropriate classification, and you can move on to streaming and engaging with your audience.
Adding a Content Classification on Twitch is a simple extra step to take when streaming to ensure your content is shown only to those who are fit. Plus, doing so in Streamlabs Desktop only takes a few seconds.