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How to fix Twitch error 5000, Content not available

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Twitch is one of the leading online services to live stream and broadcast video, music, shows, and other entertainment content. But, with technologies, you face some technical issues too. In Twitch, an Error 5000 appears at times that basically shows a “Content Not Available” message which keeps you from live streaming. It causes hindrance in watching videos and hampers your overall Twitch streaming experience.

Twitch error 5000 Content not available

However, this error can be fixed by using some suggestions. But, prior to that, let us try to understand the reasons due to which Twitch Error 5000 occurs.

Reasons that cause Twitch Error 5000

Well, there can be various reasons that cause Twitch Error 5000. Some of these reasons include:

  • If there are some DNS issues, you might experience this error.
  • Old browser cookies and cache can cause Twitch error 5000.
  • It may be caused due to troublesome Extensions or Add-ons that you have previously installed on your web browser.
  • A slow internet connection can be another reason for this issue.
  • You also need to ensure that Twitch is not down if you keep getting error 5000.

Fix Twitch error 5000: Content not available

There are multiple methods that can resolve error 5000 in Twitch including:

  1. Delete Browser Cookies and Cache
  2. Remove or Temporary Disable Extensions
  3. Flush the DNS
  4. Switch to another Web Browser
  5. Check Internet Connection

Let’s talk about these methods in detail!

1] Delete Browser Cookies and Cache

Bad browser cookies and cache can be a reason that you keep getting this error in Twitch. So, try clearing your cache and cookies and see if the error still persists.

Here, I am going to share steps to delete cookies and cache in two popular web browsers including Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. You can try similar steps if you use some other web browser.

Google Chrome

  1. Go to Chrome browser and tap on the three-dot menu available on the right side.
  2. Then, click on the More Tools option and press the Clear browsing data option. You can also press the Ctrl+Shift+Del key on your keyboard to quickly open the Clear browsing data option.
  3. Now, enable the two options called Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files and then click on the Clear Data option. This will clear up all your older cookies and cache from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and click on the three-bar menu and go to the Library menu.
  2. Press the History and then the Clear Recent History option.
  3. Turn on the Cookies and Cache checkboxes and press the OK button to delete cookies and cache.

2] Remove or Temporary Disable Extensions or Add-ons

As discussed above, some installed add-ons or extensions might be causing error 5000 in Twitch. So, you need to remove or disable these extensions from your web browser. You can do so by following the below steps.

Google Chrome

  1. Launch Chrome and click the three-dot menu and then go to More Tools option.
  2. Click on the Extensions option.
  3. In the Extensions window, go to the installed extension and use Remove or Disable (turn it off) option to remove or temporarily disable the extension.
  4. Restart Chrome and start live streaming on Twitch without error 5000.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and click on the three-bar menu and then Add-ons and Themes option. You can press Ctrl+Shift+A key combination to quickly open up the Add-ons Manager page.
  2. Go to the add-on that you want to uninstall or disable and use the Remove or Disable option as required.
  3. Restart Firefox and then connect to Twitch to watch videos without interruptions.

Read: How to fix Twitch Error 6000

3] Flush the DNS

Flushing the DNS might help you overcome Twitch error 5000. Try below steps to do so:

  1. Open Command Prompt on your PC by typing cmd in the search bar. Make sure to run Command Prompt with administrator privilege.
  2. In CMD, write the following command: ipconfig/flushdns
  3. Execute the command by pressing Enter button. Let the command execute until you get a message that says Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.
  4. Restart your web browser and open Twitch to enjoy live streaming without error 5000.

4] Switch to another Web Browser

If you are still unable to fix Twitch error 5000 after trying all the above methods, switch to a different web browser. This may fix the error in case your current browser is the one causing the problem.

Read: How to fix Twitch Error 3000

5] Check Internet Connection

Your slow internet can be a reason that you are unable to access content on Twitch and keep getting error 5000. As live streaming requires more data than usual surfing, you need to make sure that you are using a high-speed internet connection. If not, then you can simply upgrade your broadband plan and then watch content on Twitch.

Twitch provides a great environment for gamers and creative individuals to live stream and broadcast videos. However, it can be annoying to get errors like 5000 that don’t let you watch your favorite videos.

If you are getting error 5000 in Twitch, you can fix it up by trying any of the above-discussed methods.

TIP: See this post if Twitch is not working on Chrome.

KomalSrivastava@TWC

Komal has done M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering. She is a keen follower of the Windows ecosystem & a technical writer since the last six years. She loves finding solutions for day-to-day tech problems.