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You can stream on TikTok from a computer in two ways: with the official TikTok LIVE Studio app (Windows and macOS) or with OBS using a stream key (Server URL + Stream Key). Either way your account needs LIVE access, usually 1,000 followers and age 18+, and for a proper picture you need a vertical 1080×1920 canvas.
Who can stream on TikTok from a PC?
- LIVE access. The standard threshold is 1,000 followers and 18+; requirements can vary by region.
- A clean account. Violation restrictions block both mobile and desktop streaming.
- Separate access to desktop tools. LIVE Studio and the stream key aren't available to everyone, even if you can already go live from your phone. The app shows your current status after you log in.
If you're short of the threshold, you can close the gap with ad-sourced TikTok followers: $6 per 1,000, delivered smoothly at up to 300 a day (1,000 in about 4 days), minimum 10, no password. Once the counter reaches the threshold, LIVE usually unlocks, but conditions depend on your region, so check your own account. The day-by-day math is in 1,000 followers to go LIVE.
How to stream with TikTok LIVE Studio
- Download LIVE Studio only from TikTok's official site; there are Windows and macOS versions.
- Log in. The easiest way is to scan the QR code with your phone while TikTok is open.
- Pick a layout: portrait (works for most streams) or landscape for games.
- Add sources: webcam, game capture, window or screen, microphone.
- Enter a title and topic, then click Go LIVE.
According to third-party guides, LIVE Studio access may be granted for a limited period and extended if you stream regularly, so avoid long breaks.
How to get a TikTok stream key for OBS
- Open TikTok in a desktop browser and go to LIVE Center (the Go LIVE item in the menu).
- Choose a category, enter a title and save.
- Copy the Server URL and Stream Key.
- In OBS: Settings → Stream → Service "Custom", paste both values and start streaming.
The key changes often, so copy a fresh one before every stream and never share it. If you don't see the key fields, your account doesn't have access yet; use LIVE Studio instead.
What OBS settings should you use for TikTok LIVE?
- Resolution: base and output 1080×1920 (vertical). On a weaker PC, 720×1280.
- FPS: 30 for stability, 60 for fast-paced games on a good connection.
- Video bitrate: around 4,000–6,000 kbps for 1080p; upload speed of 5 Mbps or more with headroom.
- Encoder: hardware (NVENC, AMD, Apple) so your CPU stays free for the game.
- Keyframe interval: 2 seconds, the standard for most platforms.
- Audio: 128 kbps at 48 kHz.
How to stream games on TikTok from a PC or console
- PC games: use a Game Capture source; if it fails, use window or display capture.
- Consoles: an HDMI capture card.
- Mobile games: mirror your phone screen to the PC.
- Vertical scene: game on top, webcam below, so the picture fills a phone screen and viewers see your reactions.
How to avoid streaming to nobody in your first LIVEs
Tech is only half the job. Announce the stream with a video, start when your audience is active and get the chat going right away; the details are in how to get viewers on TikTok LIVE. To get started you can add TikTok LIVE viewers from $0.82 per 1,000 for 15 minutes, with packages up to 6 hours. TikTok's rules prohibit artificial activity, so use this kind of support in moderation, and if you've never gone live from your phone, start with how to go LIVE on TikTok.
