You can purchase and send gifts to your favorite TikTok creators by following a simple process. Here’s how:
Steps to Buy TikTok Gifts
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Locate the Gift Button: While watching a live video or a video that allows gifting, look for the Gifts button in the comment bar. This button is your entry point for buying and sending virtual gifts.
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Check for Gift Availability: If you don’t see the Gifts button, it means that the creator is not set up to receive gifts at this time. In this case, you won’t be able to send any.
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Recharge Your Coin Balance:
- If the creator can receive gifts, proceed by tapping on the Gift button.
- A window will open displaying the various virtual gifts and their associated cost in coins.
- If you don't have enough coins, tap Recharge, typically located in the corner of the gift selection window.
- You'll be shown a list of coin packages you can purchase.
- Choose a coin package you’d like to buy.
- Complete the purchase using the payment method configured within your account.
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Choose and Send a Gift: Once you have a sufficient number of coins:
- Tap on the desired gift.
- Confirm your choice.
- The selected virtual gift will then be sent to the creator, visible on the screen.
Additional Information
- Virtual Gifts: TikTok virtual gifts are bought using coins purchased with real money.
- Creator Eligibility: Not all TikTok creators are eligible to receive gifts, this feature is typically available for creators who are 18+ with at least 10,000 followers.
- Gift Value: The monetary value of gifts varies and is determined by TikTok.
- Support Creators: Sending gifts is a way for viewers to support their favorite content creators and show appreciation.
- Platform Guidelines: Be sure to follow TikTok’s guidelines regarding gifting and platform use.
In summary, buying and sending gifts on TikTok is a way of showing appreciation for the content you enjoy on the platform, and can be done with a few simple taps once you have the coins available.
