TikTok Live allows creators to interact with their followers and other viewers in real time. While live, users can comment on your stream and sometimes send you gifts such as exclusive stickers or a virtual funny hat to wear. However, there are specific requirements for live streaming. Here’s everything you need to know to livestream on TikTok.
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To go live on TikTok you must be 16 years of age or older and have at least 1,000 followers. If you meet these requirements, tap Post –> LIVE and select go live to stream live on TikTok.
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What do you need to go live on TikTok?
Before standing in front of the camera, you need to meet two requirements to use the Live function. First, you must be at least 16 years old. This is determined by your date of birth when you first create your TikTok profile. In addition, you must be 18 years of age or older to send or receive Living Gifts. That’s because you need a TikTok bank account to deduct any value in Coins from your donations.
Second, you need to have at least 1,000 followers to unlock the live streaming option. So if you want to go live on TikTok, you must first grow your audience.
How to go live on TikTok
Follow these steps to live stream if you are over 16 and have over 1000 followers.
First tap the After (+) icon at the bottom of the screen, as you would when make a video.
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Scroll right to select LIVE under the record button.
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Before you tap go livepreview your video to adjust it Settings. For example, you can add a title to your live stream, turn comments on or off, add effects or filters, choose a charity to support, and share your live stream via affiliated social media platforms.
When you’re done, tap go live to start streaming your video. When you’re done, tap the power button at the bottom of the menu screen to end your stream. Live streams will not be recorded and will disappear from your feed upon termination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As long as you are 16 or older and have over 1,000 followers, you can go live on TikTok.
Creators can invite others to join their livestream on TikTok and viewers can request to join the broadcast.
Yes, when you go live, you can increase your exposure by appearing in the feeds of new viewers. Engaging and interacting with others and raising money for your favorite charities are great ways to gain followers.