Fix: OBS Failed to Load Channel Information for Twitch

Updating OBS is a solution confirmed by our experts

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Formerly known as Open Broadcaster Software, OBS is an open-source streaming app that people use to record, compose, and broadcast a live stream on whichever platform they want.

Most of the time, people use OBS for their Twitch stream. A lot of the major streamers on Twitch use this very app. There are times when OBS will fail to load a Twitch channel leading to some pretty frustrating moments.

Why is OBS saying it failed to load the channel?

Here are a few reasons OBS failed to load channel information for Twitch:

How do I fix failed to load channel information on Twitch OBS?

1. Update OBS

2. Start OBS with admin privileges

3. Enable two-factor authentication on Twitch

4. Clearing out browser cache

Why does OBS say failed to fetch settings from Twitch?

Just like being unable to obtain channel information, there are instances whereTwitch can’t get the settingsfrom your copy of OBS. The solutions for this problem are the same as those we just covered.

Running OBS with administrator privileges and updating the app are two of the best things you can do. We also recommend uninstalling and reinstalling OBS.

Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions about other apps or if you have some that you recommend. Also, feel free to leave comments about guides you’d like to see or information on other web browsers.

Fix: OBS Failed to Load Channel Information for Twitch#

Why is OBS saying it failed to load the channel?#

How do I fix failed to load channel information on Twitch OBS?#

1. Update OBS#

2. Start OBS with admin privileges#

3. Enable two-factor authentication on Twitch#

4. Clearing out browser cache#

Why does OBS say failed to fetch settings from Twitch?#