Setup Guide
Navigate to Settings
- Log in to Chatbot Builder AI.
- Go to Settings > Channels in the side menu.
- Select TikTok.
Once connected, your TikTok DMs will appear in the Chatbot Builder AI Inbox, and your automated flows will trigger based on user inputs.
Critical Limitations
TikTok’s API has strict regional and operational constraints.Regional Availability
Accounts created in the following regions DO NOT have access to the messaging API (until 2025 or further notice):- 🇺🇸 United States
- 🇪🇺 European Union (EU)
- 🇳🇴 🇮🇸 🇱🇮 European Economic Area (EEA)
Messaging Rules
- Inbound Only: You cannot message a user first. The user must send a DM to your bot to start the conversation.
- No Broadcasting: Proactive mass messaging is strictly prohibited.
- 48-Hour Window: You can send up to 10 messages within 48 hours of the user’s last interaction.
- Rate Limits: Each business account is limited to 100-200 conversations per day. Exceeding this triggers error
[40064].
Supported Content
| Type | Limit |
|---|---|
| Text | Up to 6,000 characters. |
| Images | JPG/PNG only. Max size 3MB. |
Direct Links & QR
To help users find your bot:- Direct Link:
https://tiktok.me/{your_username} - QR Codes: TikTok QR codes support pre-filled messages (like WhatsApp links), allowing you to start specific flows instantly when scanned.
