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What is a TikTok LIVE agency, and do you need one?
What an agency does for creators, how an agency invitation works and how to recognise a real agency, explained with what TikTok itself says.
Read the guide →Updated on 4 October 2026, by Stef Boonen
Getting started
New to LIVE or looking for an agency?
How to choose a good TikTok LIVE agency
Looking for the best TikTok LIVE agency for you? 10 questions to ask before you accept an agency invitation: coach, costs, contract, bonus and leaving.
Read the guide →Getting startedHow to go LIVE on TikTok and get LIVE access
How to go LIVE on TikTok: who can go LIVE, how to check, how to confirm your age, how to request LIVE access for LIVE Studio and where to find LIVE Center.
Read the guide →Getting startedTikTok LIVE without 1000 followers: how many followers do you need?
How many followers do you need for TikTok LIVE? The normal threshold, the route through an agency invitation, joining as a guest and what TikTok decides.
Read the guide →Fixing problems
Blocked, no LIVE button or an age ban?
TikTok account banned: what to do?
TikTok account banned, even wrongly or for good? How to see what was blocked, how to appeal, and what you can still do in the EU if TikTok says no.
Read the guide →Fixing problemsWhy can't I go LIVE on TikTok?
Why can't I go LIVE on TikTok? The five most common causes, how to check them yourself and what to do when your LIVE is not working or is restricted.
Read the guide →Fixing problemsTikTok age ban: what now if TikTok thinks you are too young?
TikTok thinks you are under 18 and your LIVE or account is gone? How to appeal and verify your age in 5 steps, and what to do when your appeal gets stuck.
Read the guide →Growing on LIVE
Battles, campaigns, boosts and LIVE Studio.
How do TikTok LIVE battles work?
How do TikTok LIVE battles work? How to start a LIVE match, how the points count, how long a match lasts and how to turn your battle into a success.
Read the guide →Growing on LIVETikTok LIVE leagues explained, plus the House Cup and LIVE Fest
TikTok LIVE leagues explained, plus the TikTok House Cup and LIVE Fest: how TikTok LIVE campaigns work, where to find them in the app and how to take part.
Read the guide →Growing on LIVEGive your TikTok LIVE a boost: 10 things you control yourself
How to get more viewers on your TikTok LIVE: preparation, fixed times, LIVE Events, moderators, battles, co-host and clips. 10 things you control yourself.
Read the guide →Growing on LIVETikTok LIVE Studio: download it and go LIVE from your computer
TikTok LIVE Studio explained: download on Mac or PC, system requirements, LIVE access, your first LIVE, LIVE Studio vs OBS and what to do if it fails.
Read the guide →By country
How it works in your country.
TikTok LIVE agency in the Netherlands
TikTok LIVE agency for Dutch creators: join for free, your Diamonds stay 100% yours, a fixed Dutch coach, the Academy and your own creator app.
Read the guide →By countryTikTok LIVE agency in Belgium
TikTok LIVE agency from Belgium: join for free, your Diamonds stay 100% yours, a fixed Belgian coach, the Academy and your own creator app.
Read the guide →By countryTikTok LIVE agency in France
TikTok LIVE agency for creators in France: join for free, your Diamonds stay 100% yours, a personal coach, the Academy and a creator app.
Read the guide →By countryTikTok LIVE agency for UK creators
Stream Performance Agency is coming to the UK. Free TikTok LIVE agency: your diamonds stay 100% yours, your own coach, the Academy and a creator app. Join the waiting list.
Read the guide →Rather have someone by your side?
At SPA you get your own coach. Joining is free.
Sign up in one click →Stream Performance Agency is an independent agency and not part of TikTok.