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Nov 11, 2024

What Are TikTok LIVE Subscriptions?

Here’s everything you need to know about TikTok LIVE subscriptions from monetizing as a creator to signing up as a fan.

Mika Robinson

What Is a TikTok LIVE Subscription?

TikTok LIVE Subscription is a feature allowing creators to earn consistent income by offering their fans a monthly subscription. Subscribers pay a monthly fee in exchange for exclusive benefits and more personalized interactions with their favorite creators.

For Creators

For creators, subscriptions serve as a revenue stream on TikTok. To access this feature, creators must meet a few eligibility requirements:

Age and Follower Requirements: Creators must be 18 or older and have at least 1,000 followers.
Activity: They must have streamed live for at least 30 minutes in the last 28 days.

Subscribers are more likely to return for future live streams, boosting overall engagement. TikTok LIVE Subscriptions empower creators to monetize their content while providing fans with unique perks (examples below).

For Subscribers

Subscribers benefit from an enhanced experience with special perks, such as:

Exclusive Badges: Unique badges that set subscribers apart in the chat.
Custom Stickers: Subscribers can use stickers in chat made especially to reflect the creator’s online community.
Exclusive Content: Subscribers gain access to special videos, live streams, and notes visible only to them, providing an insider experience.
Exclusive Access to Creators: Subscribers get access to various exclusive communication channels, such as Sub Spaces, subscriber-only chats, comments, and direct messages, allowing closer interaction with the creator.

These features make subscribers feel like they’re part of an inner circle, creating a more personal connection with creators.

How to Sign up for a TikTok LIVE Subscription

Signing up for a subscription from your favorite creators is pretty straight forward.

Go to the Creator's Profile: Open the TikTok app and navigate to the creator's profile page.
Look for the Subscription Icon: If the creator offers subscriptions, you’ll see a “Subscriptions” button with star icon under the creator’s bio.
Select the Subscription Option: Tap the “Subscription” button, which will show you the subscription benefits, such as exclusive badges, emotes, and subscriber-only chat access.
Confirm Payment: TikTok will prompt you to confirm your payment. TikTok LIVE Subscriptions are typically monthly, and payment methods will vary depending on your location and app settings. Confirm your subscription to complete the purchase.
Enjoy Exclusive Perks: Once you subscribe, you’ll immediately get access to the creator’s exclusive subscriber perks, such as custom emotes, badges, and exclusive chat privileges during live streams.

Going LIVE on TikTok from Desktop with Streamlabs

To make the most of TikTok LIVE Subscription, creators can use Streamlabs Desktop to stream directly to TikTok from their desktop. Streaming from a computer enables creators to:

Customize Their Stream: Streamlabs Desktop offers stream overlays, widgets, and alerts to make streams visually engaging and professional.
Enhance Content Quality: Desktop streaming typically provides more stable, high-quality video and audio than mobile, resulting in a more enjoyable viewer experience.
Attract and Retain Subscribers: High-quality, well-branded streams are more likely to convert passive viewers into paid subscribers.

With Streamlabs Desktop, creators can optimize their live content to attract more subscribers and deliver an unforgettable experience for their audience. For tips on setup, check out our guide for streaming on TIkTok via Streamlabs Desktop.

Ready to start streaming on TikTok? Download Streamlabs Desktop to take your live streams to the next level, and start building a community of loyal subscribers today.

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