How to Add Clickable Links in Twitch Panels Using Markdown (2026 Updated Guide)
Twitch panels are one of the easiest and most effective ways to send your viewers to your other social media accounts, Discord server, YouTube, Patreon, merch store, or donation links. All you need is simple Markdown code — no HTML required.
In this fully updated 2026 guide, we walk you through the exact step-by-step process (with the original screenshots) so your panels look clean and professional. We also include ready-to-copy Markdown examples for every major platform.
- Go to your Twitch channel page and click on the "Edit Panels" button.
- Select the panel where you want to add the link.
- Select the option "Add a Text or Image Panel".
- Type in the text you want to use for the link using this exact Markdown format:
You can add as many links as you want in one panel, or create multiple panels to keep things organized. Just replace the text in the brackets [ ] with whatever you want to display, and replace the URL inside the parentheses ( ) with your actual link. No space between the ] and the (.[Follow me on Twitter](https://twitter.com/YourTwitterHandle) - Click the "Submit" button to save your changes.
Pro tip for 2026: Twitch still fully supports this exact Markdown format. Panels now look great on both desktop and mobile, so keep your text short and clean.
Ready-to-Use Markdown Examples for All Platforms
X (Twitter):
[Follow me on X](https://x.com/YourXHandle)Instagram:
[Follow me on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/YourInstagramHandle)YouTube:
[Subscribe to my YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@YourChannelName)Discord:
[Join my Discord server](https://discord.gg/YourServerInvite)Facebook:
[Follow me on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/YourFacebookPage)TikTok:
[Follow me on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@YourTikTokHandle)Patreon:
[Support me on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/YourUsername)Merch / Ko-fi / StreamElements:
[Buy my merch](https://yourmerchstore.com)Quick Markdown Tips for Twitch Panels
- Use
**bold text**or__bold text__for emphasis - Use
*italic text*for italics - Add line breaks by pressing Enter twice
- You can mix links with normal text in the same panel
Pro Tips for 2026
- Keep each panel focused (Socials, Schedule, Support, etc.)
- Use a 320px-wide image in the panel for a cleaner look
- Always test your links after submitting
- Update Discord invite links regularly because they expire
- Short, action-oriented text gets more clicks (example: “Join the Community” instead of just “Discord”)
Final Thoughts
Adding clickable links to your Twitch panels takes less than 60 seconds once you know the Markdown trick. Use the examples above and your viewers will be able to find all your other platforms in one click.
Drop your channel link in the comments if you want me to review your panels and give personalized suggestions. Happy streaming!
