Guide # Twitch moderators: how to choose, add and set them up Updated November 11, 2026 · 4 min read While chat is small, the streamer can handle it alone. But as viewers grow, someone needs to clear spam, answer questions and keep order while you're busy playing. That's what moderators are for. Here's who to make a mod, how to add them, what rules to give them and how mods control chat TTS. Below: how to choose mods, add them on Twitch and set up their work together with filters and chat TTS. ## Why you need moderators A Twitch moderator can delete messages, give timeouts and bans, and turn on chat modes like followers-only or slow mode. A good mod doesn't just punish; they set the tone: greet newcomers, answer common questions and point people to commands. ## Who to make a mod The best mods are regulars who have been around for a while and understand the channel's vibe. - they show up to streams regularly; - they're calm and don't start fights in chat; - they share your idea of what's acceptable; - they want to help, not just ban. ## How many mods you need One or two regulars are enough on a small channel. As chat grows, make sure at least one mod is online every stream. A few reliable people beat many random ones: every mod represents your channel. ## How to add a moderator Type /mod and the viewer's name in your chat and they become a moderator. Remove them with /unmod. You can also manage mods in your Twitch Creator Dashboard. ## Mod tools on Twitch Walk a new mod through these on a test stream before trusting them with chat. - deleting messages, timeouts and bans; - slow mode and followers-only mode; - subscribers-only and emote-only modes; - a viewer's message history; - the AutoMod queue, where mods approve or deny held messages. ## Rules for moderators Agree in advance on what counts as a violation and how to respond. Then mods act consistently and viewers understand the rules. - what to delete right away: spam, links, insults, spoilers; - when to warn, when to time out, when to ban; - how to answer common questions: schedule, setup, the game; - who to ask when a situation is unclear. ## Set up moderation before going live Before streaming, set the AutoMod level, blocked terms and link filter. In chat TTS, choose who can speak and cap message length. The more the filters handle, the lighter the load on mods and the calmer the stream. ## Handling conflicts Mods should stay calm. Warning first, then a timeout, and bans for clear violations. Discuss calls in DMs or a mod channel on Discord, not in main chat. Agree in advance how to handle gray areas so everyone acts the same way. ## Moderators and chat TTS If your channel has chat TTS, mods need tools for it too: TTS puts other people's text on your stream. In Chat2Speech, mods control TTS right from Twitch chat: -!tts skip — skip the current message; -!tts clear — clear the queue; -!tts off and!tts on — turn TTS off and on; -!tts mute @name and!tts unmute @name — mute a viewer and give their voice back. ## Filters instead of manual work The less mods have to do by hand, the better. Turn on Twitch's AutoMod filters, and in TTS settings skip links and bot commands, cap message length and choose who can speak: everyone, only subs, VIPs and mods, or only VIPs and mods. ## Thank your moderators Mods help your channel for free, out of love for the stream. Thank them on stream, give them special roles and listen to their opinion: they know better than anyone how your chat is feeling. ## Questions ### How do I make a viewer a moderator on Twitch? Type /mod and the viewer's name in your chat. To remove them: /unmod and the name. ### How can a mod skip a TTS message? In Chat2Speech a mod types!tts skip in chat and the current message is skipped.!tts clear clears the whole queue. ### How many moderators do I need? One or two regulars are enough for a small channel. As chat grows, add mods so someone is around for every stream. ### How do I add a moderator on Twitch? Type /mod name in chat, or click the viewer's name and choose to make them a mod. Remove with /unmod name. ### What can mods do with chat TTS? Skip messages, clear the queue, turn TTS off and on and mute individual viewers with!tts commands right from chat. ### Should I pay my mods? On small channels mods usually help as volunteers. 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