Twitch is one of the largest streaming platforms in the world. Despite it being solid most of the time, there are moments when even Twitch can have a wobble, causing various issues for users that aren’t ideal. This guide explains how to fix the black screen error on Twitch, so you’re not left in the dark.
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How do you fix the black screen error on Twitch?There are a few ways you can attempt to fix the black screen error on Twitch. We’ve outlined these methods below and suggest you try each of them one by one until you find a fix that works for you.
Perform a hard refreshWhen you refresh a page by pressing return on the URL or CTRL + R, you’re not completely resetting the IP. By doing a hard refresh, CTRL + SHIFT + R, you’ll force your device to look at the IP you’re viewing from scratch without any stored data. If this doesn’t work, try deleting your cache and cookies next.
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Clear your cache and cookiesThe next thing you should try to do is clear your cache and cookies in the browser you’re using. In Google Chrome, this is as simple as opening the history tab and deleting your recorded history. By default, this will also delete cookies and clear your cache. It’s also worth clearing any stored images and your download history just to be safe. If you’ve never done this before, it will take a while but should fix any simple issues.
Try watching Twitch in Incognito ModeMost web browsers have an Incognito Mode or something similar. This allows you to view websites without your history being recorded. The sites also won’t use your data since you’re using a blank slate to view them. This is a pretty good fix if you’re trying to
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