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Check Before You Post: Video Pre-Check Tool Guide

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TikTok’s Video Pre-Check Tool lets creators scan shoppable videos before posting to spot possible policy issues, get fix suggestions, and reduce the chance of violations after publishing.

Key points

  • Free tool in Seller Center and Creator Center.
  • Scans shoppable videos for potential policy violations.
  • Returns possible risks plus correction and optimization suggestions.
  • Creators get at least 2 pre-checks per day.
  • Results usually arrive within about 10 minutes.
  • If you edit a video, submit it again for a new check.
  • Eligible accounts may use auto-post after a clean check.

Say / show

  • Use Video Pre-Check before publishing shoppable videos.
  • Review the feedback and policy links if a check fails.
  • Re-check the video after any edits.
  • Use auto-post only if your account is eligible and the check is clean.
  • Check all uploaded elements, including text, visuals, audio, and product links.

Do not say / show

  • Do not say the tool guarantees no future violations.
  • Do not rely on a previous check after making changes.
  • Do not assume every account has the same scan limit or feature access.
  • Do not ignore detected keywords or policy warnings.

Violation risks

  • Content removal.
  • Posting restrictions.
  • Account restrictions.
  • Loss of access to features.
  • Violations after publishing if content changes or policies are missed.

Who it affects

  • Creators.
  • Sellers.
  • Creators and sellers using shoppable video content.
  • Eligible accounts with auto-post access.
  • Creators with basic access or Platinum badge and above.

Source notes

  • Verify against the TikTok source before acting; tool access, limits, and features are described in the source text and may vary by account.
  • The source says the tool is updated with latest policy requirements, but also says it does not guarantee a violation will never occur.
  • Access paths are listed for Seller Center, Seller App, and Creator Center.

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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 2 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

  1. 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.
  1. 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.
Eligible creators and sellers who have unlocked the auto-post feature can speed up their posting process. Simply tap auto-post to allow the Video Pre-Check tool to publish the submitted video once there are no policy violations detected.
  1. 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

Essential Pre-Check

Sellers and creators who are just starting out can use the Video Pre-Check Tool up to 2 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.
The essential pre-check review scans for the following 3 common policy issues:
Tip:
  • Study policy best practices: Avoid making these top creator violations by studying the guidelines in these guides: Your 2025 Holiday Success Guide.
  • Follow the provided best practices, and observe trends that elicit positive comments and have good product reviews.

Advanced Pre-Check

Creators with a Platinum badge (a status awarded based on performance) or higher will have full access to the Video Pre-Check tool, unlocking up to 10 daily scans.
Advanced Pre-Check offers a more comprehensive scan of all content policies, such as:
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.
  • Leverage the Video Pre-Check tool auto-post feature to ensure you get your best content published as soon as no violations are found in the video. This saves you time from re-uploads and possible violations arising from unsynced changes to product listings or the content in that time.
  • 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
  1. In Seller Center or the Seller App, go to the LIVE & Video tab.
  2. Select Create Content.
  3. 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
  1. In your profile, tap TikTok Studio (the in-app hub for creation tools).
  2. Under Monetization, tap TikTok Shop for Creator.
  3. Next to TikTok Shop toolkit, tap >
  4. Tap Video pre-check, then Check now.
  5. Under Step 1: Upload a video, tap +
  6. Tap Photo library to upload an existing video or Camera to take a video.
  7. Under Step 2: Link a product, tap +
  8. Locate your desired product in the available list and tap Link.
  9. 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
  1. In TikTok Shop Creator Center, tap on the Videos tab at the bottom of your screen.
  2. Under the Create tab, Tap Video pre-check
Option 3: Access via Add a Product page
  1. In your profile, upload a video, then tap Next.
  2. Tap + Add link, and select Product to add a product link to your video.
  3. Select a product from your showcase or TikTok Shop.
  4. 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
  1. 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).
  2. 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)

How do I access the Video Pre-Check Tool?You can access the Video Pre-Check Tool through both Seller Center and Creator Center.
  • To access via Seller Center or the Seller App, go to the LIVE & Video tab > Create Content > Quality Check.
  • In Creator Center, the Video Pre-Check Tool can be accessed in four ways:
  • TikTok Shop Toolkit
  • Videos tab
  • Add a Product page
  • Creator Health Rating Page
How long does it take to get results after I upload my video?Pre-check results are typically available within 10 minutes of submission. Processing time may vary depending on factors such as video length, the type of policy checks performed, and overall system activity. You can continue using the app while your video is being reviewed. In rare cases, results may be delayed due to system issues.
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 2 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 (warnings about products that may violate policies) 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.

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