To do a live video on TikTok, follow these basic steps:
- Open the TikTok app on your mobile device.
- Tap the plus (+) button at the bottom center of the screen.
- Swipe the bottom menu to find and select the "LIVE" option.
- Choose an image for your live stream, enter an engaging title, and select a topic.
- Adjust any settings such as moderators or live gifts if desired.
- Tap the "Go LIVE" button to start broadcasting live to your followers.
- During the live, you can interact with viewers, change camera direction, add effects, or launch polls.
- To end the live video, tap the X in the top left corner.
Keep in mind you must be at least 18 years old and have at least 1,000 followers to access the live feature on TikTok. If you want to stream from a PC, TikTok also provides the LIVE Studio software and options to stream using streaming software with a stream key. Following these steps will help start a live video easily on TikTok.
