Similar to any other social apps like YouTube, Facebook or Instagram, TikTok also features TikTok Live which allows users or creators to engage with their followers or audience in real time video and ultimately to attract more new followers. All you need is to turn on your camera and action!
Unlike other apps however, you can’t go live on TikTok without 1000 followers. That is the rule. The other rules are you have to be at least 16 years old and 18 years old to send and receive gifts during live sessions. So to go live on TikTok without 1000 followers, please try the trick below.
How to go Live on TikTok?
Tap on the + sign at the bottom of your screen to open your camera
Under the red button (middle bottom of your screen), scroll left and right and find the ‘Live’ option
Add a short approximately 30 characters title of your Live session
Choose a cover photo, it can be your profile picture or anything else. You can also add filters, topics, and etc and tap on Go Live
How to go live on TikTok without 1000 followers?
Now you know how to go live on TikTok, what if you have less than 1000 followers? Can you still go live on TikTok?
The answer is yes and no. People on the internet are talking about the trick they use to go around the system and bypass this requirement. We can’t confirm if it works; however if you want to give it a go, please follow the steps below.
Basically, the alleged workaround involved filing a support ticket and claiming that you used to have LIVE access and asking the customer service rep to “reinstate” this privilege.
- To file this report, go to your profile and open Settings and privacy by tapping on the 3-line icon on the top right corner.
- Next, select Report a problem> Topics > LIVE. See below.
- In the Topics section, select I can’t start a LIVE.
- Then Select No when ask if the answer resolve the problem.
- It will prompt that your feedback was submitted, go ahead and tap Need more help?
- Now you need to send a Message. Here’s where you can get creative. Give a strong reason why you need access to access the TikTok LIVE.
- After you have sent the message to TikTok support, you will need to wait between 24 and 72 hours to receive a reply. If you are approved, you will see the LIVE option in the Create menu.
How to Go Live on TikTok without 1000 Followers and Without Reporting a Problem
It is almost impossible to go live on TikTok with less than 1000 followers. However you can try to contacted TikTok to give you an exemption by following steps described above. This is not proven work but some people reported it worked for them.
Another alternative is to gain 1,000 TikTok followers. Although it may seem daunting, this is possible. To get the traffic you desire, your channel must have many videos. You will get more traction if you have quality content. You can gain a lot of followers if you have lots of videos.
And lastly, you can buy your TikTok followers, there are plenty of websites out there selling followers, make sure to do your own research before paying for any of these services. Not to mention, you might get a penalty and ban by TikTok.
By the way, have you ever wonder if you can turn on and off comments on TikTok? Check out our guide here.
Final Words
If you have less than 1000 followers, our advice is to grow your followers first before trying to go live on TikTok. It is worth the wait, also you likely want to have a bigger audience before going live for whatever reason. Good luck!