To add a link to your TikTok bio, you need at least 1,000 followers or a Verified Business Account. If you qualify, open the TikTok app, tap Profile, then Edit profile, and tap Add next to Links. If the option is missing, check your follower count and your business verification status first. The fix is different for creators and businesses.
We last checked TikTok's Help Center and Business Help Center on October 18, 2026. TikTok changes these rules from time to time, so the Edit profile screen in your own app is the final word.
What are the TikTok link in bio requirements?
TikTok's help page on adding a website link says you can add one if you have at least 1,000 followers, or if you have a Verified Business Account. When someone taps your link, it opens in TikTok's in-app browser. Details in TikTok Support, Adding a website link to your profile.
The same page adds two restrictions worth knowing about. TikTok no longer supports links that open, or log you into, other social media apps, although you can still link to the website version of those platforms. And it limits how far people can follow a chain of external links inside its in-app browser, so visitors may be asked to open the page in their phone's own browser. TikTok's advice is to use direct links that reach the intended site in a few steps.
How to add a link to your TikTok bio
- In the TikTok app, tap Profile at the bottom.
- Tap Edit profile.
- Next to Links, tap Add, then follow the on-screen steps to link your website.
- Open your profile as a visitor would and tap the link to check it.
The Links section may also show other supported account connections, such as Lemon8 where it's available.
Does switching to a business account get you a link?
Not by itself. TikTok names a Verified Business Account as the route that skips the 1,000-follower requirement, and verification is a separate step that TikTok reviews. According to TikTok's Business Help Center, business verification is only for users 18 and older, you need a valid business license or registration document that matches the region where you operate (some countries ask for more), and the review typically takes 1 to 5 business days. You get an in-app notification and an email once you're approved.
To apply, go to Profile, tap the Menu button, choose Settings and privacy, then Account, then Business verification. Details in TikTok Business Help Center, How to verify a TikTok account.
Two trade-offs before you do it. Verified Business Accounts use TikTok's Commercial Music Library, whose tracks are pre-cleared for commercial use on TikTok, instead of the general music library. That matters if you regularly use trending sounds. And TikTok advises against switching back and forth, because its help page says your verification isn't saved when you move back to a general account. If you want to post personal content and promote a business, TikTok suggests two accounts. Details in TikTok Support, Account types on TikTok.
Under 1,000 followers and staying personal
You can still point people somewhere. Bio text isn't clickable, but a short, easy-to-type URL in your bio, such as biolink.page/yourname, gives interested viewers something to type. Mention it in relevant videos and in captions where it fits. Keep the same address once the link field appears, so anyone who saved it still lands in the right place.
What should your TikTok bio link point to?
Because TikTok limits link chains and recommends direct links, the answer depends on how many places you need to send people. If everything you want from TikTok viewers is one action, like buying one product, link straight to it. A direct link avoids extra steps, although TikTok may still apply its browser checks, so test the path on a phone.
If you have a shop, a YouTube channel, a newsletter and a booking page, one destination may not be enough, and a link in bio page is the practical answer. It adds one tap, and it isn't exempt from TikTok's browser checks, so put the most important button at the top. For example, a creator who sells products and posts on several platforms could set up a BioLink.page page like this.
- The product or resource from your latest video as the top button. Update it the day the video goes up.
- Your latest TikTok, embedded with the TikTok video block, which is on the free plan.
- Buttons for your YouTube, Spotify or Instagram profiles. BioLink.page supports app linking, but whether an app opens depends on the visitor's phone and TikTok's browser restrictions, so test each one.
- Something to buy or sign up for.
- A way to reach you for brand deals.
Then test the whole path from TikTok on your own phone. Tap your profile link, tap through to the final page and note whether TikTok asks you to switch browsers.
Choosing a tool for that page? Linktree alternatives for US creators compares the options, and sellers can borrow the layout in link in bio for Etsy and Shopify sellers.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I add a link to my TikTok bio?
Your account has fewer than 1,000 followers and isn't a Verified Business Account. TikTok only shows the website link field to accounts that meet one of those conditions. If you qualify and still don't see it, update the app and report the problem to TikTok from within the app.
Can I add a TikTok bio link without 1,000 followers?
Only with a Verified Business Account. Otherwise, put a short URL in your bio text so people can type it until the link field appears.
Does a Business Account give you the link right away?
No. The link comes with a Verified Business Account, and verification is reviewed by TikTok, usually within 1 to 5 business days. You must be 18 or older.
Is a Verified Business Account the same as the blue check?
No. TikTok treats business verification and the verified badge as separate processes.
Can I link to my Instagram app from TikTok?
TikTok says it no longer supports links that open or log you into other social media apps. You can link to Instagram's website version, or to a link in bio page that lists your other profiles.
Does adding a link cost anything?
No. Adding the link is free on TikTok, and a BioLink.page page is free on the free plan with no ads.
Need a page for your TikTok link? Sign up for a free BioLink.page account, or read what BioLink.page is first.
