If you’re starting to grow your TikTok following, it’s the perfect time to turn on monetization and start earning from your content. Whether it’s through videos, live streams, or gifts — TikTok has multiple ways to help you make money. In this post, I’ll walk you through the exact steps to enable monetization on your TikTok account.
✅ Step 1: Open the TikTok App
First things first, open the TikTok app on your phone.
Now follow these simple steps:
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Tap on your Profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
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Tap the three-line menu (☰) at the top-right.
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Select Settings and Privacy.
✅ Step 2: Switch to a Business Account (Optional but Recommended)
Under Account, you’ll see your current account type.
If it says Personal Account, tap on it and switch to a Business Account.
🔄 A business account gives you access to advanced analytics, more monetization features, and tools that help track your performance.
Want to learn more? Read this official TikTok Business Account guide.
✅ Step 3: Access TikTok Studio
After switching (or skipping) the business account step:
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Tap on the three-line menu again.
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This time, tap TikTok Studio.
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Inside TikTok Studio, scroll to find the Monetization section.
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Tap View All to see available monetization options.
💰 Available TikTok Monetization Programs
Depending on your account and activity, you’ll see different monetization options like:
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Subscriptions
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Creator Rewards Program
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Video Gifts
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Creator Marketplace
You can toggle each one on, if you’re eligible.
For example, the Creator Fund may require at least 10,000 followers — if you don’t have that yet, you’ll see a message saying you’re not eligible yet.
📲 Tip: Tap Notify Me When Eligible for any feature that’s locked. TikTok will send you a notification once you qualify.
For a deep dive into TikTok’s Creator tools, check out TikTok Creator Center.
💵 View and Withdraw Your Earnings
Once monetization is active, you’ll be able to track your income:
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View your Estimated Rewards from the past 7 days.
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Check your Balance at the top of the TikTok Studio page.
When you reach the minimum payout threshold (usually around $10), you can transfer your earnings to your bank account.
Final Thoughts
Getting started with TikTok monetization is easier than you think — and if you’re consistent with your content, the rewards can add up fast.
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