First Stream Checklist

Pre-live setup, gear, and go-live steps so your first TikTok LIVE starts clean — not chaotic.

Gold-standard Lesson 1 tool. Use this checklist before every early LIVE. Check each box, pass the Lesson Quiz, then go live. Bring the filled sheet back when you complete Lesson 1’s LIVE Mission — success is preparation and duration, not viewer count.

Profile & account

Profile photo is clear (face visible, good lighting)
Display name is searchable and consistent
Bio has one-sentence niche + what viewers get on LIVE
Username confirmed and written on this sheet
Pinned video or latest post teases today’s LIVE topic

Tech & space

Phone charged or plugged in
Stable Wi‑Fi or strong mobile data tested
Camera at eye level (not looking up your nose)
Lighting in front of you (window or lamp — not behind)
Mic / earbuds tested; background noise reduced
Notifications silenced; Do Not Disturb on

Content ready

LIVE title written (topic + energy, not “test”)
5 talking-point bullets written where you can see them
Opening line rehearsed (first 15 seconds)
Closing CTA planned (follow, return tomorrow, or next topic)

Pre-live promotion (required)

Short video posted announcing LIVE time + topic
Relevant hashtags on the post and LIVE title/description
Announcement shared to your story

Today’s plan

TikTok username

Niche in one sentence

LIVE title

Target minutes (min 25 for Lesson 1)