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How to Unmod Yourself on Twitch
Remove your own moderator status on a Twitch channel with one chat command.
Is this your situation?
Someone made you a moderator on their channel and you want it undone. You want to remove the role yourself without waiting on the channel owner, and you want to know if it can come back.
The short answer
Type /unmod username in the channel's chat to demote an existing moderator back to viewer status, removing their moderator abilities.
Before you start
- Confirm you are currently a moderator Check the channel's mod list before running the command.Verify: Use /mods to see a full list of the modded users in the channel.
- Know your exact username The command needs the correct username to work.Verify: Check the username you use to log into Twitch.
- Be in the right channel's chat You want to remove yourself from the channel that modded you.Verify: The /unmod username command removes the mod role from the user.
How Twitch handles this
- Moderators help manage a creator's chat to keep it safe, welcoming, and fun.
- The /mod username command adds the mod role to a user.
- The /unmod username command removes the mod role from a user.
- Chat commands can be used to add or remove moderators and VIPs.
Step by step
- Open the channel's chat Go to the chat of the channel where you were made a moderator.Confirm: Check that the chat box is active for that channel.
- Check your current status Use /mods to see a full list of the modded users in the channel.Confirm: Check the list for your username.
- Type the unmod command The /unmod username command demotes an existing moderator back to viewer status, removing their moderator abilities.Confirm: Check the chat for a confirmation that the command ran.
- Use your own username Enter your own username in place of username in the command.Confirm: Check that the username matches your login exactly.
- Recheck the mod list Use /mods again to see a full list of the modded users in the channel.Confirm: Check that your username no longer appears in the list.
- Watch for the chat badge change Depending on the role, the individual will get a chat badge to display next to their name in the channel's chat.Confirm: Check that the moderator badge no longer appears next to your name.
- Leave the channel's chat if you are done moderating Close the chat tab once you have confirmed your role is gone.Confirm: Check that you are no longer in that channel's chat.
Common mistakes
- Typing the command in the wrong channel The /unmod username command removes the mod role from the user.Why it happens: Chat tabs for multiple channels look similar.
- Misspelling the username The /unmod username command removes the mod role from the user.Why it happens: You may type a display name instead of the username you log in with.
- Expecting removal to stop future invites The /mod username command adds the mod role to the user.Why it happens: You want to be sure you will not be added again without asking.Already happened: If you were re-modded without wanting it, see removed moderator still has access.
Roles at a glance
| Role | Can unmod self via chat | Who else can remove it | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moderator | The /unmod username command removes the mod role from the user. | Not stated by Twitch | Chat commands can be used to add or remove moderators and VIPs. |
| Lead Moderator | Not stated by Twitch | Only the channel owner can add or remove the Lead Moderator role. | Lead Moderators can perform all the actions that regular moderators can. |
| Editor | Not stated by Twitch | Only the channel owner can add or remove the Editor role. | Editors can edit stream info. |
| VIP | Not stated by Twitch | Not stated by Twitch | VIPs are recognized with a special badge. |
| Artist | Not stated by Twitch | Only the channel owner can add or remove the Artist role. | Artists are recognized for contributions to the brand or style of the channel. |
Keeping track of who has access
After you have removed yourself, keep a record of which channels you still moderate. Delvia helps you track which channels still list you with a role you no longer want.
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