TikTok will let some creators put premium content behind a paywall
The platform announced it is rolling out a feature called “Series."
TikTok users might soon be shelling out the big bucks to watch some of their favorite creators' content.
TikTok announced Tuesday it is rolling out a feature called "Series," which allows some creators to put their premium content behind a paywall.
A TikTok blog post announcing the rollout described Series as "a new way for creators to share their stories, talents and creativity as premium content while further deepening their connection with the TikTok community."
The tool will be available to only a select few creators in its early stages, the blog post said. More creators will be able to apply for access to the feature in the coming months.
Those who do have access will be in control of the price of their Series, and those who wish to pay for access can pay for access "via direct in-video links or through a creator’s profile," the blog post says.
Creators with access to Series can add up to 80 videos in a collection, and those videos can be as long as 20 minutes apiece. The format will give creators access to longer-form videos than what is now on TikTok. Read More…