Going Live on TikTok
The act of starting a live broadcast. Requires 1,000+ followers and being 18+; kicks off a public WebSocket stream with viewers, gifts, and chat.
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Requirements to go live
TikTok requires creators to have at least 1,000 followers and be 18 or older to start a live broadcast. In some regions (notably the EU) the age gate is higher for gifting. Once eligible, creators tap the + icon, swipe to LIVE, title the stream, and tap Go Live.
What happens when someone goes live
TikTok opens a public WebSocket stream for the session. Anyone viewing gets the same real-time feed of viewer count, gifts, and chat. TikMonitor listens to the same public feed for any creator you want to track — you get pinged the second they go live.
Why go-live alerts matter
TikTok's native follower notifications are unreliable — not every follower gets pinged, and many disable them. A dedicated go-live alert (via TikMonitor) fires the instant a WebSocket opens, so you never miss a creator's stream.
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