LIVE Rules
This type of content is discouraged when broadcasting LIVE.
What is pre-recorded content?
This kind of original content is more likely to be recommended.
What is unique and creative content?
These should be kept small and near screen edges.
What are alert widgets?
This interactive feature lets chat choose what happens next.
What is a poll or vote?
Posting these exciting moments can attract new followers.
What are LIVE highlights?
This feature should be used when stepping away for five minutes.
What is Pause LIVE?
Leaving a LIVE in this state for too long may reduce visibility.
What is unattended?
TikTok suggests using no more than this many widgets in a scene.
What is three?
This is what creators should avoid for more than a minute.
What is silence?
This time window before LIVE is recommended for posting a promotional highlight.
What is 1–3 hours?
Creators under this age cannot appear alone on LIVE.
What is 18?
Full-screen images without this may be ineligible for recommendations.
What is real-time interaction?
This feature lets creators check their mobile layout before going LIVE.
What is mobile preview?
This should happen promptly when someone sends a Gift.
What is thanking the gifter?
This feature allows creators to broadcast with another creator.
What is co-hosting?
This type of hateful content targeting protected groups violates Community Guidelines.
What is hate speech?
Constantly directing viewers to these destinations may hurt visibility.
What are other platforms?
This minimum camera resolution is recommended.
What is 720p?
This countdown technique can build excitement before opening rare loot.
What is a 10-second countdown?
These unique subscriber-only graphics can encourage subscriptions.
What are custom emotes?
This setting does not exempt a LIVE from TikTok's Community Guidelines.
What is Audience controlled?
This gameplay-only layout is least likely to attract For You viewers.
What is landscape gameplay-only?
This frame rate paired with 1080p is recommended when equipment allows.
What is 60 fps?
This viewer-directed activity can revive a quiet gaming chat.
What is a game-related vote?
This person welcomes viewers, manages harmful comments, and highlights questions.
Who is a moderator?