How do I restream to TikTok LIVE?
TikTok LIVE is often part of a wider multistream strategy now, especially for creators repurposing one live show across mobile and desktop audiences. The safe approach is to send one feed to a relay and let it handle TikTok plus every other destination.
Treat TikTok as one destination
Whether you are publishing from OBS, a mobile encoder or TikTok LIVE Studio, point the app at Stream Repeater as the single ingest target. Add TikTok in the relay so it receives its own copy of the stream.
Respect TikTok’s vertical bias
For vertical content, keep your canvas phone-shaped and your scene elements inside the safe area. If you are also streaming horizontally to YouTube or Twitch, the relay makes it easier to build one source workflow and distribute it intentionally.
Use a relay when mobile bandwidth is tight
TikTok from mobile can be fine on its own, but once you add other platforms the uplink multiplies fast. A server-side relay keeps the phone or laptop on one upload while the cloud handles the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Can I stream to TikTok LIVE from OBS?
Yes, if your account has RTMP/external streaming access.
Should TikTok be vertical?
Usually yes — vertical content matches the TikTok viewer experience best.