Easily set up your TikTok stream using Restream's powerful features. Enjoy our newest integration with TikTok LIVE and get streaming access with a few clicks.
How to connect to TikTok
From your home screen, click the Channels button.
Click Add Channels.
Click TikTok Live.
Follow the steps to log in to TikTok and authorize Restream.
💡 By connecting your TikTok account to Restream, you auto-apply for streaming access to TikTok LIVE and enjoy an expedited review process.
You will then be redirected back to the Restream home screen.
Your TikTok channel is set up - you just need to choose how you'll go live.
Requirements
If you see the message, "You can't go live on TikTok yet," it means you haven’t met TikTok's eligibility requirements for live streaming. You can try again and apply by following this link.
We recommend using Portrait Mode in Restream Studio - it's ideal for a vertical orientation on mobile platforms like TikTok.
We strongly recommend keeping the TikTok monitor open during your stream to stay engaged with chat, views, and follows.
You cannot update titles or thumbnails on TikTok once your stream has started.
TikTok has the following recommended stream settings:
Maximum live stream duration
60 minutes
Video Guidelines
Resolution: 1080p (recommended) or at least 720p
FPS: 60 (recommended) or at least 30 for gaming and 24 for lifestyle
Video bitrate: around 2,500 Kbps, but depends on your bandwidth/resolution
Encoder: x264
Audio Guidelines
Bitrate: 160 Kbps or 256 Kbps
FAQ
Can I set a "topic" for my TikTok stream on Restream?
Can I set a "topic" for my TikTok stream on Restream?
Yes, just edit your TikTok channel and set a category for your stream. To edit your TikTok channel:
Studio: Click Channels in the top-right corner and click Edit next to TikTok.
RTMP: Click Channels on your right and click Edit next to TikTok.
You can also edit your TikTok channel individually while setting up a scheduled event or pre-recorded stream.
Why can't I stream via Restream if I'm able to go live on the app directly?
Why can't I stream via Restream if I'm able to go live on the app directly?
Even if you meet the requirements to go live on the mobile app, access to streaming to TikTok via Restream is not guaranteed. If TikTok doesn't initially approve you for streaming via Restream, you can try again by applying through this link.
Can I connect to TikTok with a stream key instead?
Can I connect to TikTok with a stream key instead?
Yes, if you prefer or need to use a TikTok stream key, you can connect via a Custom RTMP channel.
When using this method, enabling the "End LIVE video if stream stops" button on TikTok will automatically end your live stream if the connection is interrupted.
What happens if I stream in landscape mode?
What happens if I stream in landscape mode?
TikTok will automatically transcode your stream and add black margins at the top and bottom of your feed. That will make it appear centered without cutting off the edges.
Do I get stream recordings?
Do I get stream recordings?
On paid plans, Restream generates a stream recording for you under your storage. Recording limits vary per plan.
TikTok also generates recordings. To access them, go to your profile on the mobile app and click the three horizontal lines ≡ in the top right corner. Select Creator tools and go to the LIVE tab. Scroll down and tap LIVE recordings. TikTok stores stream recordings for 30 days with options to download or repurpose them.
Is TikTok Live Studio the same as RTMP for streaming software like Restream?
Is TikTok Live Studio the same as RTMP for streaming software like Restream?
TikTok Live Studio is TikTok's desktop streaming app, available for Windows. It lets TikTok users go live on a desktop instead of using the mobile app, but that happens natively on TikTok. It is not the same as gaining access to go live with Restream.
Is Tik Tok the same as TikTok?
Is Tik Tok the same as TikTok?
Technically, it's "TikTok" (no space), but we know what you mean! We added this FAQ to make sure you find us, whether you type it with or without the space.
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