TikTok is starting to blow up. There was once a stigma around TikTok due to the cringey nature of the content on the platform. Many people claim to have downloaded TikTok as a joke and now find themselves addicted to watching hours of TikTok videos every week. There is something addictive about watching these vine like clips. Although many people have come around to downloading the TikTok app, there are still a decent number of people who have neglected to make an account. Perhaps to spare themselves the embarrassment of actually being a part of TikTok. At least that was my reasoning for stalling my TikTok account creation. Regardless of their reasoning, they still have access to the entire app. Well most of it.

Tik Tok allows people to see all the videos and posts on TikTok, and even search for specific users all without making an account. The only things you need an account for on TikTok is to follow users, like posts, comment on posts, and post your own TikToks. Oh yeah, and watch live TikTok videos. Even if it is not a private TikTok account, you won’t be able to do it without an account of your own. If you try do do any of these things you will be presented with this prompt asking you to sign up for TikTok and create an account:

How To Watch TikTok Live Videos

Just like on Instagram, TikTok users are able to post live videos. These live videos are able to be watched by anyone who has a TikTok account. To watch a TikTok live video, all you need to do is go to a profile that is currently streaming a live video and tap on their profile picture. Their profile picture will have a pink ring around it when they are broadcasting a live TikTok video. When you tap on the live TikTok video, you will be presented with whatever content the person is streaming.

Watching a live TikTok video is extremely easy… as long as you have a TikTok account. If you do not have a TikTok account, things get a little more complicated. You might just have to make the commitment.

Can You Watch TikTok Live Videos Without Creating a TikTok Account?

TikTok is full of content that is able to be watched without the commitment of making an account. There are some pieces of content that you are required to have an account to see. If you want to watch a live video on TikTok you must create, and be logged into a TikTok account. If you are not logged into a TikTok account, you will not be able to watch any live videos. This is unfortunate for those who have neglected to create an account. But honestly, its not a big deal. If you don’t have a TikTok account creating one is totally worth it. Don’t just seclude yourself and watch from the sidelines… Join in on the fun!

How to Watch TikTok Live Videos Without Creating an Account

If you are one of the folks that just refuses to make their own TikTok account, but still wants to access Live TikTok videos, there is a loop hole. If you want to watch a live TikTok video without creating an account, you can ask a friend who has a TikTok account if you can log into their profile. Once logged in you will be able to watch any live TikTok. If you have a really close friend this probably won’t be a big deal but you should still get permission.

Another option is to create a joint FikTok that you and your friends can log into and use to view everything that TikTok has to offer. Again this is only if you are dead set on not creating a TikTok account of your own. Honestly you might as well go ahead and create your own TikTok at this point. It is starting to become normalized and pretty much every social group has started creating accounts of their own!

Comment below if you have not created a TikTok account yet!