TikTok Monetization: Requirements, Criteria, and Methods (2025 Update)

Hello, this is WPlaybook, researching online monetization. TikTok is a social media platform used by millions worldwide, evolving beyond simple social networking to become a platform where users can generate income. In this post, we’ll explore how to make money on TikTok and the conditions required for monetization.

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What is TikTok?

TikTok is a social media platform for creating and sharing short videos, launched by the Chinese company Bytedance in 2016. It was originally released as “Douyin” in China but entered the global market as TikTok in 2018, growing rapidly.

At first, many thought it was just a Chinese copy of Instagram, but TikTok has since become the most powerful social media platform in the U.S. Just as many people now make a living through YouTube, a new era has arrived where you can make a living through TikTok.

In fact, the estimated monthly income of the top 5 Korean TikTok creators ranges fro m about 20 million to 70 million KRW (roughly $15,000 to $50,000 USD). For singers and movie stars, it’s even higher.

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TikTok Monetization Conditions and Various Methods

1. TikTok Creator Rewards Program

The most basic way to earn money on TikTok is by joining the TikTok Creator Rewards Program. This program helps content creators on TikTok earn revenue from their videos.

To participate in the TikTok Creator Rewards Program, you must meet several conditions.

Eligible Countries and Conditions

Not everyone worldwide can join, but fortunately, South Korea is one of the eligible countries.

• United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, South Korea, France, Brazil

Once your country qualifies, you must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Location: Your TikTok account must be created in an eligible country and you must reside there.
2. Account Status: Your TikTok account must be in good standing and comply with community guidelines and terms of service.
3. Account Type: Only personal accounts can participate. Business accounts or accounts related to political/government organizations are not eligible.
4. Age: You must be 19 years or older (likely due to payment and legal regulations).
5. Followers and Views
   • You need at least 10,000 followers.
   • Your videos must have received at least 100,000 views in the last 30 days.
6. Content Requirements
   • You must upload original content that is at least 1 minute long.
   • The content should align with TikTok’s mission of joy and creativity.
7. Behavior
   • You must not manipulate the program, engage in fraudulent activities, or violate community guidelines.

If you meet these conditions, you can join the TikTok Creative Program and start earning money.

2. TikTok Live Streaming

You can earn money by doing live streams on TikTok. If your account has more than 1,000 followers, you can start live streaming and generate revenue through your broadcasts. Viewers can purchase coins and send gifts to creators during the live stream, and creators can exchange these gifts for real money.

3. TikTok Creator Marketplace

Once you have gained a certain number of followers, opportunities to collaborate with companies and earn money arise.

The TikTok Creator Marketplace is an official platform where brands and content creators can create sponsored content and receive compensation. To participate in this program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Age: At least 18 years old
• Have a personal or creator account
• Number of followers: 100,000 minimum
• Number of videos uploaded in the last 28 days: At least 3
• Number of video likes in the last 28 days: At least 100,000
• You live in the country: One of the 24 countries where TikTok Creator Marketplace is available

4. TikTok Shopping

TikTok Shopping allows small business owners to sell products directly through TikTok. TikTok has partnered with Shopify to enable in-app sales. To start TikTok Shopping, you need to submit the required documents, get approval, and link your bank information to begin selling.

5. TikTok Pulse

TikTok Pulse is a way for advertisers to amplify branded content on the For You page. Through this program, selected creators receive 50% of the ad revenue generated.

6. TikTok Series

TikTok Series allows creators to offer specific content collections as paid offerings. A single series can include up to 80 videos, with each video having a maximum length of 20 minutes.

In Conclusion

There are various ways to monetize on TikTok, each with its own requirements and features. Choose the method that best fits your content strategy to maximize your earnings. To succeed on TikTok, you need to consider follower count, content quality, and the right monetization strategies. Meet TikTok’s monetization criteria and use diverse methods to achieve successful income generation on TikTok.