> Quick answer: TikTok Promote turns any published video into a paid ad from inside the app. Pick a goal, set a budget from $3/day, choose an audience, and launch. No Ads Manager account required.
TikTok Promote is the fastest path to paid reach on TikTok. No desktop. No agency. Just your best video and a few taps.
What Is TikTok Promote?
TikTok Promote turns any published video into a live ad without leaving the TikTok app.
Lightweight in-app advertising tool
Per TikTok For Business documentation, Promote lets you boost videos, carousel posts, and LIVE streams with a few taps. No desktop setup or separate ad account required.
Mobile-first, accessible directly from the app
Access Promote three ways: tap "..." on any published video, open Business Suite from your profile menu, or use the LIVE panel during a stream.
Full-funnel campaign capabilities
Promote covers awareness, traffic, followers, messages, and purchases. One tool for the whole funnel.
Difference from TikTok Ads Manager
TikTok Ads Manager requires a $50/day minimum at the campaign level. Promote starts at $3/day with no separate account needed. For quick boosts and smaller budgets, Promote is the faster path.
TikTok Promote Goals: Choose Your Campaign Objective
Pick the right goal and TikTok optimizes delivery to match.
More Video Views
Push your video to users most likely to watch. Best for awareness and reach.
More Website Visits
Drive traffic to any URL. TikTok adds a tap-through CTA button to your boosted video.
More Followers
Reach users likely to follow your account. Strong for audience-building campaigns.
More Messages
Prompt viewers to DM you directly. Ideal for service businesses and consultation offers.
More Profile Views
Direct users to your TikTok profile instead of a single video. Good for brand awareness.
More Product Purchases
Link to a product page. TikTok optimizes delivery for purchase intent signals.
How to Create a TikTok Promote Campaign: Step-by-Step
Five steps take your video from organic to paid in minutes.
Step 1: Select Your Video or Creative
Tap "..." on any published video and choose "Promote." You can also open Promote from your Business Suite profile menu.
Step 2: Choose Your Goal
Select one of the six goals above. TikTok's algorithm adjusts delivery to match your objective.
Step 3: Set Budget and Duration
Use the sliders to set a daily budget and total run time. The minimum daily budget is $3–$5/day. TikTok displays an estimated reach as you adjust.
Step 4: Define Your Audience
Choose default (TikTok targets automatically) or custom. Custom lets you filter by gender, age, location, and interests.
Step 5: Review and Launch
Review all settings and tap "Pay" to submit. Most campaigns clear review and go live quickly. You must be 18 or older to run Promote.
Budget, Targeting, and Performance
Promote keeps entry costs low and results visible from day one.
Budget requirements and flexibility
The minimum is $3–$5/day. That is well below TikTok Ads Manager's $50/day campaign-level minimum. You can run a campaign for one day or up to a month.
Audience targeting options
Default targeting lets TikTok pick your audience based on video content. Custom lets you filter by gender, age, location, and interests.
Custom vs. default audience selection
Test with default targeting first. Switch to custom once you know which segment responds best.
Monitoring campaign performance
Check results from the Promote dashboard inside Business Suite. Track views, clicks, follows, or messages against your total spend.
Advanced Promote Features
Promote has grown well beyond basic video boosting.
Promoting other creators' content
You can boost another creator's video. Per TikTok's policy, you must request and receive their authorization before any "Promote for Others" campaign can launch.
Location-based targeting
Target users in specific cities or regions. Useful for brick-and-mortar businesses and local service offers.
TikTok Ads Manager integration
Promote now shares billing with TikTok Ads Manager. This unlocks deeper conversion tracking, web conversions, and lead generation goals across both platforms.
Conversion tracking
Install the TikTok Pixel on your website. With Ads Manager integration active, Promote campaigns connect to real purchase and lead events, not just clicks.
How to Make Your Promote Campaigns More Effective
The creative does most of the work. Get it right before you spend.
Start with best-performing organic videos
Check your TikTok analytics before picking a video to promote. Boost what already performs. Paid spend amplifies content the algorithm already likes.
Test different goals and audiences
Run two short campaigns with the same video but different goals. Compare cost per result. Let data guide your next budget call.
Use authentic, creator-style content
Native-looking content outperforms polished corporate ads on TikTok. UGC-style videos blend into the feed and drive stronger engagement.
Pair with Coinis creative tools for variation and optimization
Coinis does not publish directly to TikTok today. TikTok publishing is on our roadmap. But the creative engine is live now. Use the Image Ads workflow to generate polished ad assets from your product URL. Use Revise to variate your best creative, resize for different placements, or refresh copy in one click. Bring those assets into TikTok Promote. Better creatives drive better campaigns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum budget for TikTok Promote?
The minimum daily budget for TikTok Promote is $3–$5/day. That is much lower than TikTok Ads Manager, which requires a $50/day minimum at the campaign level.
Can I promote someone else's TikTok video?
Yes. But you must first request and receive authorization from the creator before launching a Promote for Others campaign. This is required by TikTok's policy.
What is the difference between TikTok Promote and TikTok Ads Manager?
Promote is a simplified in-app tool starting at $3–$5/day with basic targeting, accessible directly from the TikTok app. Ads Manager is the full-featured desktop platform with a $50/day campaign minimum, advanced bidding controls, and deeper analytics. Promote is faster to set up. Ads Manager gives more control at scale.