How to Change Your TikTok LIVE Title (Before and During)

A LIVE title is the first thing a stranger sees, and it often decides whether they tap in or keep scrolling. So when you notice a typo, or realise the title doesn't match what you're about to talk about, you want to change it quickly.

I've checked what TikTok's help centre says, and I'll be clear about where it goes quiet. That matters, because a lot of pages online describe tricks that TikTok itself doesn't mention.

Where to change your TikTok LIVE title

TikTok's help for going LIVE has you set up the stream on a screen before it begins. The title lives there. This is the order it gives:

1. In the TikTok app, tap the Add + button at the bottom.
2. Tap LIVE at the bottom. You may need to scroll across to find it.
3. Add a title, use LIVE tools or adjust your LIVE settings.
4. Tap Go LIVE to start.

If you've already typed a title and want to change it, go back to that setup screen and edit it before you tap Go LIVE. That's the one route TikTok's help confirms.

Changing your TikTok LIVE title after you've gone live

This is where I need to be straight with you. TikTok's help says you can adjust LIVE tools and settings, including safety settings, during your LIVE by tapping More ... at the bottom and then Settings. But the pages I read don't list the title as one of those settings, and they don't say you can edit it mid-stream.

So I can't promise you an in-LIVE edit. Menus vary by app version, so it's worth opening More ... then Settings once to see what your version offers. If the title isn't there, the safest thing is to finish the LIVE, using End LIVE at the top and then End now, and start again with the right title.

Who can use the TikTok LIVE title box at all

TikTok says you must be at least 18 years old to go LIVE and have 1,000 followers, though it adds that this may vary across regions. It also says LIVE and Gift features aren't currently available everywhere. If you don't see LIVE after tapping Add +, that is the first thing to check, long before the title.

Writing a TikTok LIVE title people click

TikTok doesn't publish a title formula in its help, so this part is my own advice from years of writing headlines. Keep it simple:

• Say what's happening right now. 'Answering your questions about starting a shop' beats 'Hi everyone'.
• Put the topic first, because a long title can be cut off on a small screen.
• Match the title to what you do in the first minute. People leave if the promise and the screen don't line up.
• Avoid anything misleading. It might win a tap, but it won't win a follower.

If you're a small business, a title that names the benefit works well: what the viewer will learn, see or be able to ask you. If you're a creator, a recurring format helps regulars recognise your slot.

Checking the rest of your TikTok LIVE setup screen

While you're on the setup screen fixing the title, it's worth a look at the other options TikTok lists there. Its moderation help mentions Moderators, where you can add or remove people to help you, and Audience controls, which limit the LIVE to viewers who are at least 18 years old. Both are creator-only settings.

A title promising a grown-up topic with no audience control switched on is a mismatch you can avoid in ten seconds. Treat the setup screen as a short checklist: title, comments, moderators, audience, then Go LIVE.

Other TikTok LIVE settings you can change while you're on air

Even though the title isn't confirmed as editable, TikTok does say several things can be changed during a LIVE. Comment settings are available before and during a LIVE. From them you can allow or turn off comments, filter spam and potentially unkind comments, mute viewers for a set time and block keywords. TikTok also says you can add moderators to help manage the chat.

A tidy title and a calm chat go together. I'd set comment filtering up before you start, so you aren't fiddling with it while you're trying to talk.

Ending a TikTok LIVE to restart with a new title

If you've decided to restart, TikTok's steps are simple: tap End LIVE at the top, then tap End now. Then go back to Add +, LIVE and set your new title. Tell your viewers in the chat that you're restarting, and they'll often follow you straight into the new one.

If you're planning a LIVE on another app as well, my guide to going live on Snapchat shows how Snapchat handles it, and adding Linktree to TikTok helps if you want one link for everything you mention on air.

If you can't change your TikTok LIVE title

1. Update TikTok and open the setup screen again from Add +, then LIVE.
2. Check you're editing the title before tapping Go LIVE.
3. Open More ... then Settings during the LIVE to see whether your version offers anything more.
4. Check you meet the LIVE requirements for your region.
5. If a field is missing, use the Need more help option in TikTok's help centre.

Frequently asked questions

How do I change my TikTok LIVE title?

Tap Add +, choose LIVE, edit the title on the setup screen, then tap Go LIVE. That's the stage where TikTok's help says you add a title.

Can I change the title during a TikTok LIVE?

TikTok's help says you can adjust LIVE tools and settings during a LIVE via More ... then Settings, but it doesn't list editing the title there. Check your app version.

What do I need to go LIVE on TikTok?

TikTok says you must be at least 18 years old and have 1,000 followers, which may vary across regions.

How do I end a TikTok LIVE?

Tap End LIVE at the top, then tap End now.

Why can't I see the LIVE option?

TikTok says LIVE and Gift features aren't currently available everywhere, and you must meet its age and follower requirements.

Can I filter comments while live?

Yes. TikTok says comment settings are available before and during a LIVE.