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TikTok LIVE requirements checker

See if you can go LIVE and get gifts.

Quick answer

To go LIVE on TikTok you must be 18 or older and usually have at least 1,000 followers. Receiving LIVE gifts also needs 18+ (19 in South Korea).

Start from an example:

Your account

Your age
followers
Country
Account in good standing
No recent bans or Community Guidelines strikes on LIVE.

Thresholds as of Nov 2026 from TikTok and creator guides; TikTok tests lower follower counts in some regions. Your app is the final word.

TikTok LIVE rules

  • Age

    Hosts must be 18+ since TikTok raised the age from 16 on Nov 23, 2022. Sending and receiving gifts also needs 18+ (19 in South Korea).

  • Followers

    Most regions require 1,000 followers. Some test markets have reportedly used lower numbers, so check the + › LIVE option.

  • Standing

    LIVE access is paused after LIVE or Community Guidelines violations until the restriction ends.

Frequently asked questions

How many followers do you need to go LIVE on TikTok?

Usually 1,000 followers, and you must be 18 or older.

Can you go LIVE on TikTok at 16?

No. Since November 2022 the minimum age to host a LIVE is 18.

Why can’t I go LIVE with 1,000 followers?

Check your age on the account, any recent violations and your app version. The feature can take a little time to appear.

Can I go LIVE from a computer?

Often yes, with TikTok LIVE Studio, once your account has LIVE access. Availability varies by region.

Related free tools

→TikTok LIVE earnings calculatorMonthly gift payout from your streams.→TikTok gift value calculatorCoins and payout for any gift.→TikTok creator eligibility checkerWhich monetization programs you qualify for.
Updated ·By the Deviantly data team

Sources: TikTok Newsroom: Enhancing the LIVE community experience (host age raised to 18) · Restream: how many followers you need to go LIVE on TikTok · TTCalculator: TikTok LIVE requirements · Mega Digital: TikTok Promote guide (LIVE promotion needs 1,000 followers)