TikTok has surged to become among the top five platforms for creators and content makers. The platform has constantly rolled out updates to keep its users entertained and engaged, providing creators with a lot of impressive tools to create long-form content and series.
The current trendy TikTok Series feature empowers eligible creators to package premium, long-form content into paywalled “Collections,” enabling monetization and deeper audience engagement. Of course, this feature is not available for all users; it has an eligibility criterion.
This article aims to provide a comprehensive, step-by-step roadmap for launching and managing TikTok Series if you’re eligible for the feature.
What Is TikTok Series?
TikTok Series is a premium content subscription feature that allows eligible creators to publish up to 80 videos at a stretch—each video can be 30 seconds to 20 minutes long—behind a paywall, with viewers purchasing access via in-video links or the creator’s profile.
Unlike free playlists, Series offers direct monetization by letting creators set their own price and earn from each purchase. Launched in March 2023 as part of TikTok’s push into long-form content subscriptions, Series positions your profile like a “mini Netflix,” fostering fan loyalty and sustained viewing sessions.
Who Is Eligible for TikTok Series?
- TikTok user, aged 18 or older (19+ in South Korea)
- Your TikTok account must be at least 30 days old.
- A TikTok user with a public Personal or Business Account (political/private accounts excluded).
- You must have published a minimum of three public videos in the past 30 days.
- Have at least 10,000 followers and have accumulated at least 1,000 views in the past 30 days.
- Your TikTok account must share original content and uphold the Community Guidelines.
Creators with fewer than 10,000 followers may still apply by showcasing premium content previously sold on other platforms via TikTok Studio.
How to Join the Vibe
On Mobile
- Open the TikTok app and tap the Profile at the bottom
- Tap on the ☰ Menu icon and select TikTok Studio.
- Choose Series, agree to the terms, and confirm your age to submit an application.
On PC
- Navigate to www.tiktok.com/series and log in
- Click Continue, follow on-screen prompts, agree to policies, and confirm age.
- If requested, provide links to previously monetized content for review. Approval notifications appear in-app within days.
Note: TikTok Series is not available worldwide.
How to Create TikTok Series: Step-by-Step
If your application for Series gets approved, here’s how to leverage the feature to make more money from the content you share.
Step One: Initialize Your Series Platform
Go to your profile, tap Series, then New Series; input an engaging title and description you’ll be using for the videos in the series.
Step Two: Set Your Pricing
Set a price that reflects the value of your content; TikTok permits pricing from $1 – $190. Then, proceed to use an eye-catching cover image to drive conversions.
Step Three: Add More (New) Videos to your Series
On the next screen, select and upload the videos you’re sharing as a Series; you can upload up to 80 videos (30s–20min each; MP4 recommended; ≤ 4GB; vertical or horizontal orientation). Use individual titles and descriptions for each episode to improve discoverability.
Step Four: Submit for Review
Click Submit; TikTok reviews Series submissions against Community Guidelines within 72 hours, depending on length. Approved Series become immediately available for purchase; notifications appear in the app.
How to Manage Your TikTok Series
- Tap on the Profile icon, then the Series link in your bio, and choose Go to Series Portal.
- Select the target Series draft:
- Tap or click “+” to add new videos
- Tap or click Edit to reorder or delete videos
- Select More options (…) > Edit Series details to modify title, description, cover, pricing, or add discounts (editable up to 5 times).
Note: You cannot edit the pricing of a Series once published; you can only edit it when it’s still in draft. So, scrutinize your details and pricing before submitting for approval.
Linking Series to New Videos
Before posting any video, tap Add link on the Post screen, choose Series, select your Series, then Add to video. The link appears above the caption and directs viewers to purchase access.
Monetization & Payments
Series creators receive monthly payouts based on their Series sales:
- Payments are usually disbursed automatically on the 15th of each month if the earnings go above $50; below $50 will roll over to the next month.
- You need to link a PayPal account and complete tax forms for the payouts.
- Revenue share specifics aren’t publicly detailed.
What More?
If you get approved for Series, don’t just post random 80 videos; make out time to create meaningful videos and edit them to perfection. Outline a coherent theme and episodic trajectory; map key milestones across episodes to sustain viewers’ interests, and keep your concepts simple.
You can leverage TikTok’s duets and stitch features to invite more collaboration and extend your reach. Finally, make sure to end each video with a cliffhanger, teaser, or a direct call to action to build engagement. Of course, you have to be consistent as a Series creator.
