How to Livestream on TikTok on Android

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This wikiHow teaches you how to live stream on TikTok on Android. The option to go live is only available right now to users with 1,000 followers. As live streaming is still in the testing phase, not all TikTok users will be able to go live. [1]

Going LIVE on TikTok Using Android

  1. Open TikTok .
  2. Tap + .
  3. Tap LIVE .
  4. Enter your title.
  5. Tap Go LIVE .

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    This app icon looks like a white, blue, and red music note on a black background. You can find this on either your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
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    You’ll find it centered at the bottom of your screen. This opens the camera.
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    You’ll find this at the bottom of your screen under the red record button and next to the word "Video."
    • If you don't see this option, it may be because you don't have 1000 followers.
    • If you do have 1000 followers but don't see the Live option, it may be because another app is playing or recording audio. [2]
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    Name and describe your live stream as you'd like it to appear to others. You can keep it simple or use trending hashtags to attract more viewers.
    • If there are any banned words in the title, you'll be prompted to enter a different name. Banned words are generally words asking for something, including duet, fan, follow, bff, and donation . [3]
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    You’ll find this at the bottom of your screen. After a 3-second countdown, your live stream will begin.
    • To add masks to your stream, tap the smiley face icon in the lower-right area of your screen.
    • You can swipe left or right across the screen to change color and lighting filters.
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    It's at the top-right corner of your screen. A window will pop up asking to confirm your action.
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    You will be returned to the standard camera screen.
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    Melissa McDermott is a Musician and accomplished Social Media Manager at coBranding Studio based in New York City. She has over seven years of experience teaching piano and music theory, she currently works as a Piano Instructor at O DiBella Music Inc. Additionally, she specializes in creating meaningful, informative, and quality social media content for health and wellness brands and musicians. Melissa received her B.A. in popular music studies from William Paterson University.
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    In essence, embrace a refreshingly minimalistic approach on TikTok, favoring simplicity over intricate keywords and elaborate videos. A highly effective strategy on TikTok involves integrating song lyrics into your content. This not only enriches the viewer experience but also enhances SEO and increases keyword visibility. By overlaying text with the lyrics, the platform identifies and extracts keywords. For example, if you're creating a cover of a Taylor Swift song, embedding 'Taylor Swift cover' in the text alongside the lyrics can expedite the discovery of your video. Leveraging this technique optimizes your reach by seamlessly combining engaging content with strategic keywords.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.gihosoft.com/tips/how-to-go-live-on-tiktok.html
      2. ↑ https://www.gihosoft.com/tips/how-to-go-live-on-tiktok.html
      3. ↑ http://support.tiktok.com/knowledge-base/community-policy

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      1. Open TikTok.
      2. Tap the plus icon.
      3. Tap Live .
      4. Enter a title.
      5. Tap Go Live .
      6. Tap X to stop.

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