If you play Call of Duty titles or other Activision-linked games, you may have heard of Twitch Drops orviewership rewards. To claim those, you first need to link your Activision ID to your Twitch account. In this article, we’ll break down the steps in simple language, troubleshoot common issues, and help you make sure your link works as intended.
Linking your Activision account and Twitch is essential for a few reasons:
- It enables you to receive Twitch Drops during events or leagues.
- It ensures you earn in-game items (skins, blueprints, emblems) just by watching drop-enabled streams.
- It makes Activision recognize which Twitch account should receive rewards.
Unless the two accounts are connected, Twitch will not pass rewards to your Activision game profile, even if you watch the streams.
Preparations you need
Before you begin, make sure of the following:
- You have an Activision account (if not, you’ll need to create one).
- You have a Twitch account, with verified email if possible.
- You are logged into both accounts in the same browser (or at least in two browser tabs).
- No prior conflicting connections (e.g. your Twitch might already be linked to another Activision account).
Having those ready makes the linking smoother.
Step-by-step: How to link Activision and Twitch
Here’s how to connect the two:
- Log in to Twitch in your browser.
- In another tab or window, log in to your Activision account.
- In your Activision profile, find the section labeled Account Linking.
- Under “Account Linking”, locate Twitch among the available platforms.
- Click on Link with Twitch Account.
- You’ll be redirected to Twitch to authorize. Grant permission so Activision can access your Twitch identity.
- After authorization, return to the Activision page. You should now see the accounts marked as “Connected.”
Once linked, you are eligible to earn drops whenever they are active in Twitch streams.
How to check the connection on Twitch side
You can also check from Twitch:
- In Twitch, click your profile icon → Settings → Connections.
- Scroll down to find “Call of Duty” or “Activision” under connections.
- That entry should show “Connected.” If it does, Twitch acknowledges the link.
If both sides show the connection, the linking is likely successful.
How to claim Twitch Drops once linked
Linking is only the first step. To actually get rewards:
- Watch drop-enabled streams of Call of Duty or other eligible games. Those streams are marked with “Drops Enabled.”
- In Twitch, go to your Drops & Rewards page. Check if you have unclaimed rewards.
- Click Claim on eligible drops.
- Restart your game or console (or relaunch the game client). New items often appear after a reboot.
Drops typically must be claimed within a window (for example, 48 hours after a campaign ends).
