Short Answer 
To link your Discord account to a streaming platform like Twitch, go to User Settings, select Connections, and authorize access to your streaming account. Finally, enable the ‘Display currently running game as a status message’ option under Game Activity to update your status automatically when you stream.
Step 1: Link Your Discord Account
Begin by opening your Discord application and navigating to User Settings. In the settings menu, find the Connections option and select the streaming platform you wish to link, such as Twitch.
- Open Discord
- Go to User Settings
- Select Connections
- Choose your streaming platform
Step 2: Authorize Access
Once you have selected the streaming platform, you will need to authorize Discord to access your streaming account. Follow any prompts or instructions provided to complete this authorization process.
- Authorize Discord
- Follow on-screen prompts
- Complete the setup
Step 3: Enable Streaming Status
After linking your account, return to User Settings and click on Game Activity. Here, ensure that the option ‘Display currently running game as a status message’ is enabled. Now, when you start streaming, your status will automatically update on Discord.
- Go back to User Settings
- Select Game Activity
- Enable the streaming status option
- Start streaming and see your status update