Twitch is one of the biggest streaming platforms in the world. While it’s solid most of the time, there are times when even Twitch can falter, causing various issues for less than ideal users. This guide explains how to fix the black screen error on Twitch, so you aren’t left in the dark.
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How to Fix Black Screen Error on Twitch?
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There are several ways to try to fix the black screen error on Twitch. We have described these methods below and suggest that you try them one by one until you find a solution that works for you.
Perform a full upgrade
When you refresh a page by pressing return on the URL or CTRL+R, you are not completely resetting the IP. During a hardware update, CTRL+SHIFT+R, this will force your device to look at the IP address you are looking at from scratch without any stored data. If that doesn’t work, try clearing your cache and cookies below.
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Clear your cache and cookies
The next thing you should try to do is clear your cache and cookies on the browser you are using. In Google Chrome, it’s as easy as opening the history tab and delete your saved history. By default, this will also delete cookies and clear your cache. It’s also worth clearing your stored images and download history just to be on the safe side. If you’ve never done this before, it will take a while, but it should fix any simple problem.
Try watching Twitch in incognito mode
Most web browsers have an incognito mode or something similar. This allows you to view websites without your history being saved. Sites won’t use your data either since you’re using a blank slate to view it. This is a very good solution if you are trying to watch an American broadcast from outside the country. For one reason or another, American shows tend to cause friction with viewers from other countries.
Disable your extensions and plugins
We all have a plethora of extensions that help us while we browse, and plugins allow us to work and play better online. However, these can also wreak havoc with the signal entering your computer from Twitch. Disable all your plugins and extensions, then do a hard reset and see if you can finally watch your stream.
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Restart your internet and computer
If all else fails, unplug your internet connection or router, then plug it back in. Restart your computer or the device you’re watching Twitch on and see if that helps. Usually, this black screen error is quite easy to fix this way, since it is a part of everything above anyway.
What is the black screen error on Twitch?
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The Twitch black screen error occurs when you click on a stream, any stream, and get a black screen. The stream you want to watch does not load and becomes silent. This is not an expected result as Twitch wants you to watch as many streams as possible because that is how money is made. If you encounter this error, you need to fix it soon.
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