A TikTok bulletin board is an in-app channel where creators talk to their followers. Join one and you can follow their announcements, event updates and other news. It sits in your inbox next to your message threads, and you can react to each bulletin with emoji.
Picture a noticeboard pinned up by a creator you like. They post updates there, you read them and react. Here are the quick answers people look for first, with the detail underneath.
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Where does it show up? | In your inbox, next to your other message threads. |
| How do I get in? | Through a one-time invite notification, or from the creator's profile if they show it. |
| Must I follow the creator first? | Joining follows them automatically if you didn't already. |
| Can everyone see my reaction? | Yes, emoji reactions are visible to everyone. |
| What if I leave? | New bulletins stop, but you can still see the history. |
How the invitation reaches you
When a creator you follow makes a new board, you get a one-time notification inviting you to join. Miss it and there's a second route: the creator's profile, but only if they've chosen to show the board under their bio. If you can't see it there, they simply haven't switched that on.
Joining from your inbox
- In the TikTok app, tap Inbox at the bottom.
- Tap Activity, then tap the invitation.
- Tap Join.
Once you're in, the board appears in your inbox alongside your other threads, so new bulletins land where you already check your messages.
Hearts, emoji and who sees them
Double-tap a bulletin to send a heart, or press and hold to choose an emoji. Only people who follow the board can react, and those emoji reactions are visible to everyone, so react the way you'd be happy for other followers to see.
If a bulletin crosses a line, open the board from Inbox, press and hold the bulletin, tap Report, and follow the steps.
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Muting it or walking away
You've got two ways to quieten a board. If you still want to dip in now and then, turn on the Mute bulletin board setting and the notifications stop while you stay a member. If you're finished with it, open the board in Inbox, tap the More options button, then tap Leave and confirm. New bulletins stop arriving, but the history stays visible to you.
The short version for followers
A bulletin board is a low-effort way to keep up with a creator's news without scrolling for it. Join the ones you care about, mute the ones that get chatty, and leave anything you've outgrown. Creators who are planning when to share news may also find the guide to the best days and times to post on TikTok useful, and if writing updates feels like a slog, these ChatGPT prompts for TikTok content can help you get started.
Frequently asked questions
How do you report a bulletin?
Open the board from Inbox, press and hold the bulletin, tap Report, and follow the steps.
