How-To
How to go live on TikTok
TikTok Live gives creators a different way to connect with their followers.

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Quick Answer: To go live on
TikTok is great for killing a couple of minutes (or hours), and for creators, it is also a great place to grow their following. One of the best ways to do this is with
TikTok Live was first introduced in late 2021 and has since become a staple of the platform.
It’s excellent for live engagement, and
But that’s only the tip of the iceberg – let’s discuss the feature and how you can start using it.
What is TikTok Live?

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The
Although
Some creators use
Some users have even taken to
Whatever the reason for going live on the platform, the process is pretty simple. Of course, there are some limitations.
Can anyone go live?

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Not everyone can go live on
You need to establish a few things first, like meeting the requirement for how many followers you need to go live on
Additionally, you have to be 16 years old to stream live on the platform. That’s determined by the age you enter when creating your account.
As long as you meet those two criteria, you’re good to go live on
But, there is one more limitation, and this deals with earning money through
When you go live on
How to go live on TikTok
So now that all of the logistics are out of the way, we can look at how to actually go live on
As you might have guessed, this first requires you to download the



And that’s all there is to it. Once you tap that Go LIVE button, you will have a three-second countdown timer to get ready before your broadcast begins.
It’s probably a good idea to make sure you’re ready before you hit that button. Three seconds go by pretty quickly when you’re trying to rush to get ready.
TikTok Live is a different way to reach your followers on the popular platform
TikTok has become a great platform for new creators to grow and establish a fanbase and brand.
Going live on
But with
You can have live sessions where followers ask you questions. Or give a more candid look into a day in your life without the highly-produced content and effects found in most
As long as you are at least 16 years old and have more than 1,000 followers, you can go live on
If you’re a TikTok creator trying to grow on the platform, the live feature can help you get a leg up on the competition.
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