To go live on TikTok, you generally need to have at least 1,000 followers and be at least 16 years old (with 18 years or older required to receive virtual gifts during live streams)

. This follower threshold is the standard requirement across most regions, although some users report occasional exceptions slightly below 1,000 followers depending on content and engagement, but these are not guaranteed or official. If you have fewer than 1,000 followers, TikTok does not officially allow you to start a live stream. However, some workarounds include:

• Collaborating with creators who already have 1,000+ followers and joining their live sessions.
• Contacting TikTok support to request access, especially if you had live access before.
• Purchasing followers to meet the threshold (not recommended due to risks of fake followers and potential account penalties)

In summary, the key requirements to go live on TikTok are:

• Minimum 1,000 followers
• At least 16 years old to go live
• At least 18 years old to receive live gifts and diamonds

Without meeting these, live streaming is typically not enabled on your account