PostEaseThe short answer
To go LIVE on TikTok you must be at least 18 and, in most regions, have 1,000 followers. In the TikTok app, tap the Add post button, scroll to LIVE, add a title and settings, and tap Go LIVE. There is no limit on how long a LIVE can run.
TikTok Support describes LIVE as a way for “viewers and creators to interact in real time,” with effects, multi-guest hosting, moderation and LIVE Gifts. LIVE and Gift features are not available everywhere.
Requirements
From TikTok Support and TikTok’s Creator Academy:
| Requirement | What TikTok says |
|---|---|
| Age to go LIVE | At least 18, or the age of majority where you live |
| Followers | 1,000, which may vary across regions |
| Age for Gifts | At least 18, or 19 in South Korea, to send or receive Gifts |
| Content | Real-time and interactive; avoid long inactivity, static or looping visuals |
| Rules | Community Guidelines and LIVE Monetization Guidelines |
Gifts, Diamonds and rankings
Viewers can send virtual Gifts during your LIVE. TikTok turns those into Diamonds for you, which can be paid out as cash rewards; turn on LIVE Gifts in settings, then find Balance in your profile settings to withdraw. A weekly ranking lists creators by Diamonds collected: the top 20 get prizes, and hosts ranked four to ten are featured on an Explore More page. You can opt out of rankings.
Safety tools for hosts
TikTok’s LIVE Safety Guide points out that a LIVE “is broadcast in real time and cannot be edited during your stream.” The tools it lists:
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Community moderators | Up to 30 per LIVE; they must be friends or mutual followers |
| Moderator powers | Mute and block users, filter comments, report, and pin comments, if you grant them |
| Keyword filters | Hide comments containing words you choose |
| Privacy | Avoid showing your location, home address or employer in the background |
Making LIVEs work
From TikTok’s own guidance:
- Go LIVE often: TikTok says building a loyal LIVE audience takes regular streams, and quiet ones are normal.
- Keep it interactive; TikTok may close a LIVE room if the host is inactive and fails its check.
- Viewers find LIVEs in the LIVE tab and in their For You and Following feeds, inbox, search and profiles, so a clear title helps.
- Name a trusted moderator before you start, rather than mid-stream.
Going LIVE and PostEase
The LIVE itself runs in TikTok. PostEase plans the announcement posts around it on every other platform from one calendar. YouTube, X, LinkedIn (personal profile), Pinterest, Bluesky, and WordPress publishing are live today; Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Threads are pending each platform's own API approval.
Questions
How many followers do you need to go LIVE on TikTok?
1,000 in most regions; TikTok says the number may vary across regions. You must also be at least 18.
How long can a TikTok LIVE be?
TikTok’s Creator Academy says there are no limits on recording time for a LIVE, though an inactive host who fails verification can have the LIVE closed.
How many moderators can a TikTok LIVE have?
Up to 30 per LIVE, and they must be friends or mutual followers.
How old do you have to be to receive TikTok Gifts?
At least 18, or 19 in South Korea.
Sources
- TikTok, About TikTok LIVE, checked October 2026.
- TikTok, Going LIVE, August 2026.
- TikTok, LIVE Safety Guide, checked October 2026.