A simple guide to live streaming on TikTok using your phone

TikTok live streaming feature on mobile allows viewers and creators to interact in real-time quickly. However, many people still don’t know how to live stream on TikTok. Let FPT Shop show you in detail how to live on TikTok with super simple steps.

Conditions for TikTok Live streaming

To be able to live stream on TikTok, users need to meet the following conditions:

• TikTok platform in Vietnam: TikTok users must be 16 years old or older and have over 1000 followers. In addition, for users over 18 years old, they can receive virtual gifts from viewers.
• TikTok platform in China (Douyin): Unlike in Vietnam, TikTok accounts in China need to have over 10,000 followers to be able to livestream.
• TikTok platform in Europe: Similar to Vietnam, TikTok accounts need to have over 1000 followers to be able to livestream.

Therefore, if your TikTok account does not have enough followers or is not 16 years old yet, the Live option will not be displayed when recording videos. So, how to live on TikTok with a mobile phone when you meet and do not meet the conditions? Keep reading this article by FPT Shop to find out.

How to live on TikTok with a mobile phone

Below are detailed instructions on how to livestream on TikTok with both eligible and ineligible accounts.

For eligible accounts

Here are the steps to live stream on TikTok with a super simple mobile phone that anyone can do.

Step 1: First, open the TikTok app. Then, tap on the plus sign “+” icon to switch to the video recording interface.

Step 2: Select the Live option next to the Video option to start livestreaming.

Step 3: Enter information about the content for your TikTok livestream.

Step 4: Finally, tap Go Live and you can start livestreaming on TikTok.

For ineligible accounts

In case you do not meet the conditions but still want to livestream on TikTok, you need to report the reason to TikTok for TikTok to review your video.

Step 1: On your TikTok profile page, tap the ellipsis icon at the top right corner of the screen and select Report a problem.

Step 2: Now, you will see the screen change to the Feedback and Help interface, you select the Live/Payment/Rewards category, then select Watch Live next.

Step 3: Then, select the Other option, choose Still experiencing issues.

Step 4: You enter feedback to request TikTok to activate the livestream feature for this TikTok account, then tap Report. You will have to wait a few days for the TikTok staff to review and decide whether to grant you the livestreaming privilege or not. If you are granted the livestreaming privilege, you can follow the same steps as in section 2.

Notes when livestreaming on TikTok

After knowing how to livestream on TikTok with a phone, you should also refer to some important notes to make your livestream session more attractive.

• Prepare quality livestreaming tools: You need to prepare some necessary tools such as phone, microphone, tripod, etc. to be able to livestream in the best way. To ensure good livestream image quality, you should use a phone with good camera resolution, good sound recording and filming quality.

• Products are always ready: To smoothly process orders, you need to prepare all the products you want to sell, including the available quantity and inventory.
• Stable internet connection: Before livestreaming on TikTok, you need to check if your home Wifi is good or not, if not, you should subscribe to 3G/4G to handle promptly when problems occur.
• The first 10 seconds of the livestream are crucial: You need to show up within the first 10 seconds of the livestream so that TikTok does not flag it as a violation.
• Do not redirect viewers to other platforms: When livestreaming, if you redirect viewers to other platforms like Shopee, Lazada, it will be considered a violation of TikTok’s policies.
• Absolutely do not play lucky draws during livestream: This will cause TikTok to report your account for violating gambling regulations.
• Add phone number on livestream video: This will make it easy for viewers to contact you when they want to place an order.

Conclusion

Above are the ways to livestream on TikTok with a super simple mobile phone that anyone can do right away. Save and implement them now, wishing you successful livestreaming on TikTok.

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