How to add people on TikTok Live

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TikTok Live allows creators to interact with their audience in real time through video, audio, and chat. One of the most engaging features of TikTok Live is the ability to add other people to your live stream, either as co-hosts or guests. This feature helps boost interaction, collaboration, and audience retention. This article explains who can add people on TikTok Live and how to do it step by step.

Who Can Add People on TikTok Live?

To add people on TikTok Live, you must:

  • Be eligible to go live on TikTok
  • Meet TikTok’s follower and age requirements
  • Have a stable internet connection
  • Use the latest version of the TikTok app

The person you want to add must also be eligible to join a live.

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How to Add Someone as a Guest on TikTok Live

You can invite viewers to join your live stream.

Steps

  1. Start a TikTok Live.
  2. Tap the multi-guest or Invite icon on the screen.
  3. View the list of viewers requesting to join.
  4. Select a viewer and tap Invite.
  5. Wait for the person to accept.
  6. Once accepted, they appear on your live stream.

You can remove guests at any time.

How Viewers Request to Join Your TikTok Live

Viewers can request to join as guests.

Steps for viewers

  1. Open a TikTok Live.
  2. Tap the multi-guest icon.
  3. Send a request to join.
  4. Wait for the host’s approval.

Only approved requests can join the live.

How to Add Friends or Specific Users on TikTok Live

You can invite specific users if the feature is available.

Steps

  1. Start your live stream.
  2. Tap the Invite icon.
  3. Select friends or followers from the list.
  4. Send an invitation.
  5. The user joins once they accept.
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This is useful for planned collaborations.

How to Add Multiple People on TikTok Live

TikTok supports multi-guest live sessions.

How it works

  • Hosts can add several guests at the same time
  • The screen automatically splits to show all participants
  • Hosts control who joins and leaves

The maximum number of guests depends on the live format and region.

How to Remove Someone from TikTok Live

Steps

  1. Tap on the guest’s screen.
  2. Select Remove or Disconnect.
  3. Confirm the action.

This helps maintain control over your live session.

Live Co-Hosting vs Guest Invites

Co-hosts:

  • Act as partners during the live
  • Often pre-invited
  • Share hosting responsibilities

Guests:

  • Join temporarily
  • Are usually viewers
  • Can be removed at any time

Both options increase engagement.

Tips for Managing Guests on TikTok Live

  • Set clear rules before inviting guests
  • Monitor chat and guest behavior
  • Remove disruptive participants quickly
  • Test audio and video quality
  • Engage all guests equally

Good management improves viewer experience.

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