To go live on TikTok, follow these steps:
- Open the TikTok App:
- Launch the TikTok app on your mobile device.
- Log In:
- Log in to your TikTok account if you haven’t already.
- Go to the Home Screen:
- Tap on the “Home” icon at the bottom of the screen to go to your feed.
- Access the Camera:
- Tap the “+” button at the center bottom of the screen. This opens the camera interface.
- Swipe Right to Live:
- In the camera interface, swipe the screen to the right. This switches to the “Live” mode.
- Title Your Live Stream:
- Type in a title for your live stream. Make it descriptive to let viewers know what to expect.
- Add a Topic (Optional):
- You can also add a topic to categorize your live stream. This helps with discoverability.
- Set Privacy Preferences:
- You can choose to make your live stream visible to everyone, just your friends, or customize it further in the privacy settings.
- Tap “Go Live”:
- When you’re ready to start your live stream, tap “Go Live”.
- Interact with Viewers:
- Once you’re live, you can see comments from viewers in real-time. Interact with them by responding to comments, asking questions, or addressing their feedback.
- End Your Live Stream:
- When you’re ready to finish your live stream, tap the “End” button. Confirm that you want to end the live stream.
- Save or Share Your Live Stream (Optional):
- After ending the live stream, TikTok gives you the option to save the video to your device or share it on your profile.
Important Tips:
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection before going live to prevent interruptions.
- Engage with your viewers to create an interactive and enjoyable live stream.
- Be mindful of TikTok’s Community Guidelines and avoid content that violates them.
- Promote your live stream in advance to attract viewers.
- Consider planning your content or having a general idea of what you want to share during the live stream.
Going live on TikTok is a fun way to connect with your audience and share real-time experiences. Experiment with different types of content to see what resonates best with your viewers.
