Going Live with TikTok: How to make it work

With well over 2 billion downloads worldwide, it's no surprise that TikTok is now one of the largest social media networks in the world. Similar to other platforms, you can also start a live stream on TikTok. We show you what it takes to do so.

How to go live on TikTok

To live stream on TikTok, you need to meet the following conditions:

1. You need a registered account with TikTok.
2. Your account should have at least 1,000 followers.
3. The profile must be set to "public".

If these requirements are met, you can start a live stream by pressing the plus icon in the app. There you have several options and select "Live". Now you can add a description for your stream and start it by clicking "Go Live".

Popular ideas to go live on TikTok

A live stream on TikTok offers the possibility to share content with your followers. "Q&A" sessions, where you answer viewers' questions, are especially popular. A behind-the-scenes tour is a popular form of live streaming, especially for musicians and actors. In addition, two of you can go live on TikTok by inviting another person to your stream who is also currently live.