TikTok LIVE Stream Keys: Your 2025 FAQ and Step-by-Step Guide
- Harry
- Oct 1, 2025
- 2 min read
In 2025, stream keys won’t randomly show up on your account. To unlock one, join a free Creator Network (agency). I maintain a verified and vetted list you can safely pick from: toktutorials.com/list-of-agencies.
Why agencies sometimes ask for a reason
Some agencies will ask why you need a key. Typical answers include: TikTok LIVE Studio performance issues, or unlocking tools and workflows that Studio doesn’t support—advanced OBS setups or apps like Aitum Vertical. (Use what fits your situation; short and honest is best.)
Where your stream key appears
After you’re approved by an agency, your key is available at https://livecenter.tiktok.com/producer. If you haven’t completed the agency process, you’ll just be redirected to the general Live Center homepage.
How to fetch your stream key (step-by-step)
Scroll down and click Go Live (you are not actually going live yet—yes, it’s confusing).
Fill out your stream details, then click Save and Go Live (still not live yet).
Your stream key and server URL will appear—copy both into your streaming software.
Start the broadcast from your software to actually go live.
Software it works with
Paste the key and server URL into your preferred tool—OBS, Streamlabs, Meld, and most other encoders work fine.
Key rotation & ending your stream
Your stream key changes each session, so repeat the steps above each time you go live. When you’re finished, end the stream in your software first, then return to Live Center and end it there as well (TikTok will eventually close it automatically if you forget, but it’s better practice to end it yourself).
Need a trusted agency?
If you’re unsure which agency to pick, start with my vetted options: toktutorials.com/list-of-agencies. If you’ve more questions, drop them in the comments and I’ll update this guide.