TikTok has raised the minimum age to host a live event to 18, meaning any user wishing to go live must be at least eighteen years old. This update is set to roll out soon, with the primary aim of enabling broadcasts that are appropriate for an adult audience.
The platform has revised several security-related policies, which include age-based access changes to various features. Direct messages will remain accessible for younger users with continued safeguards, while adults will gain expanded capabilities. Specifically, the ability to send virtual gifts and access monetization tools now requires users to be 18 or older. These changes reflect TikTok’s ongoing effort to balance creator opportunity with user safety after the policy adjustments were announced.
As these changes take effect, TikTok will begin enforcing the 18-year-old minimum for live broadcasts, replacing the previous 16-year-old requirement. The update is slated to take effect on November 23, according to an official post on the platform’s blog. The move aligns with broader industry trends toward stricter age verification and safer online communities.
In tandem with the age policy shift, creators will have the option to define their audience more precisely for live streams. They can select settings to limit viewers to adults only if the content may not be suitable for younger audiences. TikTok describes this feature as an upcoming tool that will be made available in the weeks ahead, giving creators greater control over who can watch their content.
Additionally, TikTok recently highlighted enhancements to the live format, including the possibility of hosting sessions with up to five participants in a format intended for multiple guests. This collaborative feature is designed to broaden engagement opportunities and diversify live experiences. In the near future, new filters are planned to help creators moderate conversations by limiting comments, contributing to a safer and more focused live environment.