{"id":3887,"date":"2025-05-14T20:59:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T20:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/?p=3887"},"modified":"2025-05-14T21:16:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T21:16:27","slug":"twitch-how-to-make-and-customize-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/twitch-how-to-make-and-customize-panels\/","title":{"rendered":"Twitch: How to Make and Customize Panels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to make your Twitch channel look awesome? Panels are the way to go! They sit right below your stream and tell viewers all about you. Think of them like cool little signs that help people learn more about your channel. And the best part? You can totally customize them to match your vibe.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s break it down. We\u2019ll go step by step. It\u2019s fun and easy. Ready? Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are Twitch Panels?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Panels are boxes that show up under your stream. They can include links, info, or custom images. Use them to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Introduce yourself<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Add social media links<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Share your schedule<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Give rules for the chat<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Promote sponsors or gear<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simple, right? They make your page look neat and professional.<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Add Panels<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>First things first: you need to turn on panel editing. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to your Twitch channel.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down below your stream window.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the switch that says <b>&#8220;Edit Panels&#8221;<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now you can start adding your own!<\/p>\n<h2><b>Making Your First Panel<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Follow these steps to create a basic panel:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the gray <b>&#8220;+<\/b>&#8221; sign to add a new panel.<\/li>\n<li>Give it a <b>title<\/b> like \u201cAbout Me\u201d or \u201cGear\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>You can add <b>text<\/b>, <b>links<\/b>, and even <b>images<\/b> here.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you want to add an image at the top of your panel, just paste in the image URL. Twitch doesn\u2019t let you upload images directly, so you\u2019ll need to host them somewhere else first like <i>Imgur<\/i> or <i>Discord<\/i>.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1620\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sea-waves-during-golden-hour-twitch-channel-example-customized-panels-streamer-layout.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sea-waves-during-golden-hour-twitch-channel-example-customized-panels-streamer-layout.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sea-waves-during-golden-hour-twitch-channel-example-customized-panels-streamer-layout-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sea-waves-during-golden-hour-twitch-channel-example-customized-panels-streamer-layout-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sea-waves-during-golden-hour-twitch-channel-example-customized-panels-streamer-layout-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sea-waves-during-golden-hour-twitch-channel-example-customized-panels-streamer-layout-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\n<h2><b>Customizing Your Panels<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>This is where things get exciting. Your panels should match your channel\u2019s theme. Are you bright and colorful? Dark and intense? Chill and cozy? Make your panels reflect that.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few ways to customize:<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Custom Images<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use design tools like <i>Canva<\/i> or <i>Photoshop<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li>Create images that are 320 pixels wide for best results.<\/li>\n<li>Keep text on the images big and bold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Use Themes<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a consistent font and color palette.<\/li>\n<li>Try using icons for things like Twitter or YouTube links.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Keep Things Organized<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Group similar panels together.<\/li>\n<li>Use panel titles like \u201cDonate\u201d or \u201cFAQ\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t overcrowd the section\u2014less is more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1694\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-painting-of-a-castle-on-a-hill-twitch-panel-art-social-buttons-clean-design.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-painting-of-a-castle-on-a-hill-twitch-panel-art-social-buttons-clean-design.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-painting-of-a-castle-on-a-hill-twitch-panel-art-social-buttons-clean-design-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-painting-of-a-castle-on-a-hill-twitch-panel-art-social-buttons-clean-design-653x1024.jpg 653w, https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-painting-of-a-castle-on-a-hill-twitch-panel-art-social-buttons-clean-design-768x1205.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-painting-of-a-castle-on-a-hill-twitch-panel-art-social-buttons-clean-design-979x1536.jpg 979w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\n<h2><b>Popular Panel Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Need a few ideas? Here are some of the most common panels streamers use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>About Me<\/b> \u2013 Say hi and introduce yourself.<\/li>\n<li><b>Schedule<\/b> \u2013 Let people know when you stream.<\/li>\n<li><b>Donations<\/b> \u2013 Add a fun message and link.<\/li>\n<li><b>Social Media<\/b> \u2013 Link to your Twitter, Insta, and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>PC Specs<\/b> \u2013 Gamers love to know your rig details!<\/li>\n<li><b>Rules<\/b> \u2013 Set boundaries and keep things friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also add special panels for your mods, sponsors, or merch store.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips for Making Great Panels<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Make them readable<\/b>: Use large, clear fonts.<\/li>\n<li><b>Be honest<\/b>: Let your viewers get to know the real you.<\/li>\n<li><b>Update them<\/b>: Keep info like schedules or social links fresh.<\/li>\n<li><b>Be creative<\/b>: Add emojis, gifs (in links), or fun language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Wrap-Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Twitch panels are more than just decoration\u2014they help build your brand. A clean, fun panel section can get people to join your community and come back for more. So take a little time to make yours awesome!<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1437\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/a-close-up-of-a-bunch-of-colorful-flowers-twitch-channel-example-customized-panels-streamer-layout.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/a-close-up-of-a-bunch-of-colorful-flowers-twitch-channel-example-customized-panels-streamer-layout.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/a-close-up-of-a-bunch-of-colorful-flowers-twitch-channel-example-customized-panels-streamer-layout-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/a-close-up-of-a-bunch-of-colorful-flowers-twitch-channel-example-customized-panels-streamer-layout-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/a-close-up-of-a-bunch-of-colorful-flowers-twitch-channel-example-customized-panels-streamer-layout-768x1022.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\n<p>Now go give your Twitch page some love. Your panels are waiting for a makeover!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to make your Twitch channel look awesome? Panels are the way to go! 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