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TikTok’s Video Pre-Check Tool lets creators and sellers scan shoppable videos before posting to spot possible policy issues, get correction tips, and reduce the chance of violations after publish. It is available in Seller Center and Creator Center, and starting accounts can use it at least 5 times per day.
Key points
Scans shoppable videos for possible policy issues before publishing.
Returns risks plus suggestions to correct and optimize content.
At least 5 pre-checks per day for creators and sellers who are just starting out.
Essential pre-check looks for unoriginal content, irrelevant promotion, and still-frame content.
Auto-Post can publish the video after it passes review if enabled.
Auto-Post review can cover health-related claims, misleading content, and IPR/counterfeit risks.
Re-check the video after any edits.
If sensitive language is detected, the tool may provide keywords to avoid.
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Use Video Pre-Check before posting shoppable videos.
Review the feedback and policy links before editing and resubmitting.
Re-check after every edit.
Use Auto-Post only if your account is eligible and you want automatic publishing after a pass.
Check the tool in Seller Center or Creator Center.
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The tool guarantees no violation will ever occur.
A checked video is automatically compliant forever.
You can skip re-checking after edits.
The tool only reviews captions.
All accounts get unlimited pre-checks.
Violation risks
Content removal
Posting restrictions
Account restrictions
Loss of access to features
Violation after publishing
Who it affects
Creators
Sellers
Starting accounts
Accounts eligible for Auto-Post
Source notes
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Readable Policy Copy
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Key Points:
The Video Pre-Check Tool helps creators identify potential policy issues in their videos before publishing, reducing violations and improving content quality.
The results consist of possible risks plus suggestions for corrections and optimization.
Creators are allowed at least 5 pre-checks per day.
What Is the Video Pre-Check Tool
The Video Pre-Check tool is a free-to-use tool on TikTok Shop Seller Center and Creator Center that scans your shoppable videos for potential policy violations. With TikTok Shop’s Video Pre-Check Tool, you can upload a video to receive alerts about potential risks within minutes. The tool also provides suggestions to correct and optimize content before posting. When you upload a shoppable video in the Video Pre-Check tool, it scans the following areas but is not limited to:
Visuals
Text: On-screen text embedded in your video, captions
Images, video, illustration, and animated graphics
Product displayed, including labels,
Audio
Music and sound effects
Voice
Background audio
Product links
Content description, such as text, hashtags, and emojis
Video Pre-Check Benefits
Maintain Account Health
Use the Video Pre-Check tool to ensure your content meets policy standards. Avoid content removal, posting restrictions, and other penalties such as account restrictions or loss of access to features that may be challenges to your growth. Additional features for more comprehensive reviews become available as your account grows. While using the Video Pre-Check Tool does not guarantee that a violation will never occur, it is an effective way to catch potential issues early. This significantly reduces the risk of receiving a violation after publishing.
Simplified posting
The Video Pre-Check tool is automatically updated with our latest policy requirements. That means no policy update goes unnoticed. This policy assistant detects every policy update within minutes of your pre-check request. Creators and sellers can speed up the posting process with auto-post. Simply turn on auto-post, and the Video Pre-Check tool will automatically publish your submitted video once it confirms that no policy violations were detected.
Experiment with customized feedback
Experiment with different video promotion strategies with the Video Pre-Check tool. Each video scanned with the Video Pre-Check tool comes back to you with policy tips to improve your content quality while keeping to our Community Guidelines and Content Policy requirements. The faster you learn about our policies, the fewer revisions you need to make as you try out new scripts, trends, and video styles.
Unlock Video Pre-Check Features
Daily Pre-Check Availability
Sellers and creators who are just starting out can use the Video Pre-Check Tool up to 5 times a day. The more sales you generate, the more pre-check opportunities you will receive. This will be shown on your Video Pre-Check tool page.
Essential Pre-Check
The essential pre-check review scans for the following 3 common policy issues:
Study policy best practices: Avoid making these top creator violations by studying the guidelines in these guides: Your 2026 Holiday Success Guide.
Follow the provided best practices, and observe trends that elicit positive comments and have good product reviews.
Auto-Post
Turn on Post after check under Video Pre-Check to automatically publish your video after it passes review. Auto-Post provides a more comprehensive review across a broader range of content policies, including:
Turn on Auto-Post under Video Pre-Check to have your video automatically posted once it passes the check.
Tip:
With the Video Pre-Check tool, you can spot product IPR and listing policy infringements that may be hard to detect as a creator. This protects you from inadvertently promoting products that may result in a poor customer experience.
You will receive a list of keywords to avoid for certain policies if the Video Pre-Check tool detects sensitive language used in your claims.
Always submit the video again for a pre-check if you have made any updates to it to review your revisions.
Access the Video Pre-Check Tool
You can access the Video Pre-Check Tool through both Seller Center and Creator Center.
For Sellers
The Video Pre-Check tool can be accessed through the Seller Center or Seller App. Option 1: Access via LIVE & Video tab
In Seller Center or the Seller App, go to the LIVE & Video tab.
Select Create Content.
Go to Quality Check.
For Creators
In Creator Center, the Video Pre-Check Tool can be accessed in 4 ways:
Option 1: Access via Creator Center Home tab
In your profile, tap TikTok Studio (the in-app hub for creation tools).
Under Monetization, tap TikTok Shop for Creator.
Next to TikTok Shop toolkit, tap >
Tap Video pre-check, then Check now.
Under Step 1: Upload a video, tap +
Tap Photo library to upload an existing video or Camera to take a video.
Under Step 2: Link a product, tap +
Locate your desired product in the available list and tap Link.
Tap Check. Results will arrive within approximately 10 minutes.
Your results will appear in the Videos section of the video pre-check page. Videos will include a View Result button or the option to Post if no issues were identified.
Option 2: Access via Creator Center Videos tab
In TikTok Shop Creator Center, tap on the Videos tab at the bottom of your screen.
Under the Create tab, Tap Video pre-check
Option 3: Access via Add a Product page
In your profile, upload a video, then tap Next.
Tap + Add link, and select Product to add a product link to your video.
Select a product from your showcase or TikTok Shop.
Tap Check now at the top of the page to be directed to the Video Pre-Check Tool.
Option 4: Access via Creator Health Rating page
In TikTok Shop Creator Center, scroll to the bottom of your screen, and tap Creator Health Rating (a tool that tracks your account's standing against policies).
Tap Video Pre-Check Tool to start a video check.
Get started with your first video pre-check with our step-by-step guide on how to upload your videos to the Video Pre-Check tool.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What should I do if the Video Pre-Check Tool detects an issue in my video?Click View result next to your video to see the detected issue and get suggestions for fixing it. To refresh your knowledge of the related policy, click the Learn more link. Does using the Video Pre-Check Tool guarantee that I won't get violations?No. The tool checks for common content policy issues, like unoriginal and low quality content, but it is not guaranteed to catch every violation. The best way to prevent violations is to review TikTok Shop policies. How many times can I use the Video Pre-Check Tool?Creators have at least five pre-checks per day. The number of pre-checks available may vary based on creator performance. The tool will show you how many checks you have remaining. What other ways can I learn about promotional best practices if I've reached the quota to use the Video Pre-Check Tool?You may refer to the Product Selection Risk Reminders for selected products, or browse our Academy articles on Best Practices for Promotional Content when creating content as a TikTok Shop creator.
Best Practices Checklist
Always re-check your video after making any edits to ensure revisions are compliant.
Leverage the auto-post feature for eligible accounts to streamline publishing after a successful check.
If a check fails, carefully review the feedback and policy links provided before editing and resubmitting.