How to gift a subscription on TikTok

If you enjoy supporting your favorite creators, you may be wondering: how do you gift a subscription on TikTok? TikTok offers a LIVE Subscription feature that allows viewers to subscribe to eligible creators for exclusive perks. In some regions and for eligible creators, TikTok also lets viewers purchase a subscription as a gift for another user during a LIVE stream.

However, the gift subscription feature is not available to every creator or in every country. This guide explains how gifting subscriptions works, how to send one if the option is available, and what to do if you don’t see the feature.

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Can You Gift a Subscription on TikTok?

Yes, but only under certain conditions.

You can gift a subscription if:

The creator has LIVE Subscription enabled.
TikTok has rolled out the gift subscription feature in your region.
You’re watching an eligible LIVE stream.
Your account meets TikTok’s requirements for making purchases.

If any of these conditions aren’t met, you won’t see the option to gift a subscription.

How to Gift a Subscription on TikTok

Step-by-Step Instructions

Open the TikTok app.
Join a creator’s LIVE stream.
Tap the Subscription or Subscribe button, if available.
Look for the Gift Subscription option.
Select the viewer you’d like to gift the subscription to (if prompted).
Confirm your purchase and complete the payment.

If the transaction is successful, the recipient receives the subscription benefits for the applicable period.

What Does a Gifted Subscription Include?

A gifted subscription generally provides the same benefits as a regular subscription, which may include:

Subscriber-only badges
Exclusive emojis
Access to subscriber-only chats
Special creator perks
Other benefits determined by the creator

The available perks vary from one creator to another.

Can You Gift a Subscription to Any Creator?

No.

You can only gift subscriptions to creators who:

Have LIVE Subscription enabled.
Are eligible for the feature.
Support gifted subscriptions in their region.

If a creator doesn’t offer subscriptions, you won’t be able to send one.

What If You Don’t See the Gift Subscription Option?

There are several possible reasons.

The Feature Isn’t Available

TikTok is gradually rolling out gifted subscriptions, so it may not yet be available in your country or on your account.

The Creator Doesn’t Offer Subscriptions

Only eligible creators enrolled in TikTok’s LIVE Subscription program can receive subscription gifts.

You’re Not Watching a LIVE

Subscriptions are typically managed through LIVE broadcasts.

Your App Needs Updating

Using the latest version of TikTok helps ensure you have access to the newest features.

Can You Refund a Gifted Subscription?

Generally, purchases made through TikTok are subject to TikTok’s payment and refund policies.

In most cases, gifted subscriptions are considered final unless required otherwise by applicable consumer protection laws or TikTok’s policies. Check the purchase details in the app if you have questions about a specific transaction.