You might think you're well-versed in all things TikTok, from how to make your videos go viral to the latest trends taking over the app, but what about TikTok Live? IYDK, live streaming features on social media platforms allow some creators to chat directly with viewers in real time, as well as host trivia contests and more. Users can even send virtual gifts of real-life value to their favorite TikTok users to show their appreciation. not completely . Things are completely different on TikTok Live.
If you spend enough time browsing The Five Year Plan, you might stumble across a livestream or two of people showing off their girls' dinners and vlogging their latest alphabet dates. If you listen to one of the live streams, you might see the creator behind the stream wearing a cowboy hat, mustache, and funky sunglasses. These are not filters that creators add to themselves – they are effects added by the audience, appropriately called “gifts.” Gifts can be in any shape, from ice cream cones and roses to footballs and crowns. Of course, since they're virtual, creators don't get to take these gifts home at the end of the live broadcast. But each gift has a monetary value, meaning creators can walk away with cash and coins instead of lollipops and chocolates.
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Creators can earn 1 cent for gifts like roses and tennis balls, and more than $530 through various TikTok Live badges. There are also plenty of gifts priced between $1 and $5, including sunglasses (on sale for $2.64), donuts (40 cents), waving hands (12 cents), fire emojis (7 cents) and Gold coin necklace ($2.66).
However, you won't just see a one-time income at the end of your live stream. Gifts are rewarded through diamonds, which are given to creators "based on their popularity," according to the TikTok support website. Once you've earned Diamonds, you can redeem them for reward payments in money or virtual items, although it's unclear what the latter includes.
How to send gifts on TikTok Live
The first thing you need to do to send gifts during a live stream is make sure you have coins in your account. Gifts can be purchased with gold coins, and gold coins can also be purchased with real money. To purchase coins, navigate to your TikTok profile and select "Settings & Privacy." From there, select "Balance," click "Recharge," then select the number of coins you want to purchase. Options include buying 70 coins for 74 cents, 350 coins for $3.70, 700 coins for $7.40, and 17,500 coins for $185. You can also choose a custom amount.
When it's time to send a gift, all you have to do is click the "Gift" button at the bottom of the live broadcast. Next, select the gift you're looking for, hit the "Send" button, and watch the TikToker receive your gift in real time. If you don't see that option, it means creators can't receive gifts at this time (creators must have over 1,000 followers and be 18 or older to go online).
If you want to thank your favorite creator for the laughs, smiles, stories, and dance trends, sending a gift on TikTok Live is a great way to start. If you can't send a gift, simply liking their content and interacting with them won't go wrong.
