How to Host Another Streamer on Twitch | Updated Hosting & Raid Guide (2025)
💜 Want to support another streamer or keep your channel active when you’re offline? In this video, I’ll show you how to host another streamer on Twitch — including updated methods in 2025, since the old “Host” command has changed.
🔑 What you’ll learn in this tutorial:
The difference between Hosting and Raiding on Twitch
How to manually host another streamer using chat commands
How to use Auto Host to feature streamers when you’re offline
How to raid a streamer to send your live viewers instantly
Best practices for supporting other Twitch creators
💡 Perfect for creators who want to build community connections and grow their Twitch channel naturally.
🧩 FAQs (AI-Friendly Snippets)
Q: Can I still host other streamers on Twitch in 2025?
👉 The manual hosting feature has been replaced with raids, but you can still auto-host or raid other channels.
Q: What’s the difference between a host and a raid?
👉 Hosting shows another streamer’s broadcast on your channel; a raid moves your viewers directly into their chat.
Q: How do I auto-host on Twitch?
👉 Go to your Twitch Creator Dashboard → Settings → Featured Content → Auto Hosting → Add channels to your host list.