How to Use BIGO LIVE
BIGO LIVE is a global livestreaming platform that allows creators to broadcast live, connect with audiences worldwide, showcase their talents, and earn through gifts, events, and creator programs.
Whether you're looking to chat, sing, game, dance, or simply connect with new people, getting started on BIGO LIVE only takes a few minutes.
Create Your BIGO LIVE Account
Step 1: Download the BIGO LIVE App
Download BIGO LIVE from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Step 2: Sign Up and Log In
Create your account using your phone number, Apple ID, Google account, Facebook account, or another available login method.
Step 3: Secure Your Account
Keep your login credentials secure and never share your password with anyone.
Start Exploring BIGO LIVE
Once logged in, you can:
Watch live broadcasts from creators around the world
Follow your favorite hosts
Send gifts and interact through live chat
Join Families and creator communities
Participate in PK battles, events, and platform activities
Discover new content through the Explore and Popular sections
Start Your First Live Stream
Ready to go live?
Tap the "+" button within the app and follow the prompts to start your first broadcast.
Before going live:
Use a stable internet connection
Ensure good lighting and clear audio
Prepare topics or activities for your stream
Engage with viewers as they join your broadcast
How to Go Live on BIGO LIVE
Step 1: Click the “live” button in the bottom of the middle.
Step 2: Now you can star regular live, virtual live, multi-guest live, audio live or game live.
Step 3: Add a title for your live, and select live tags, like #dance #music etc. so that people can easily find your live.
Step 4: Share the live link to social media platforms and friends to make sure more people watch your live.
Step 5: Add a catchy photo to attract users to click and enter your channel.
Step 6: After all the above settings, click “Go Live”.
Tips for Increasing Your Fans on BIGO LIVE
1. Basic Setup – Profile Image
√Set up a good-looking image in high definition highlighting your face and above your waist with clear and bright background.
1. Profile Photo
✓ Use a clear, high-quality photo that shows your face well.
✓ Choose a natural, friendly, and professional-looking image.
✕ Avoid excessive filters or editing that significantly changes your appearance.
✕ Avoid dark, blurry, or poorly lit photos.
✕ Do not use cartoons, anime characters, movie characters, or other non-personal images as your profile picture.
2. Camera Angle
✓ Eye-Level Angle: Creates a natural and professional appearance.
✓ Slight High Angle: Can create a more flattering and polished look on camera.
✕ Avoid extreme low angles, which may be unflattering and distracting.
3. Background Setup
✓ Beginner: Use a clean, tidy background with simple décor, furniture, curtains, or wall decorations.
✓ Advanced: Create a unique setup that matches your content style and personality.
✕ Avoid cluttered, messy, dark, or unclear backgrounds that may distract viewers.
4. Audience Engagement
✓ Welcome new viewers as they join your livestream. A simple greeting can help create a friendly and inviting atmosphere.
✓ Acknowledge your audience throughout the stream by responding to comments, asking questions, and encouraging participation.
✓ Show appreciation when viewers send gifts by thanking them personally, mentioning their name, or using friendly gestures.
✓ Make every viewer feel valued and included to help build a loyal and engaged community.
✕ Avoid ignoring new viewers or audience interactions for extended periods of time.
✕ Avoid focusing only on a small group of viewers while neglecting the rest of the audience.
Community Guidelines & Prohibited Content
To help maintain a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for everyone, the following content and behaviors are not permitted on BIGO LIVE:
Content involving smoking, gambling, illegal drugs, pornography, nudity, excessive profanity, or graphic violence.
Displaying, promoting, or using firearms, weapons, knives, or other dangerous objects. Content related to terrorism, extremist groups, or violent ideologies is strictly prohibited.
Impersonating BIGO LIVE staff, representatives, or official accounts.
Promoting or advertising other platforms, products, services, or brands without prior authorization.
Individuals who do not meet the platform’s minimum age requirements are not permitted to livestream.
Content that violates local laws or promotes harassment, hate speech, discrimination, personal attacks, or disrespect toward cultural, religious, or social groups.
Broadcasting copyrighted content, including movies, TV shows, sporting events, music, or other media without proper rights or permission.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in content removal, account restrictions, suspension, or permanent bans. Creators are responsible for understanding and complying with all BIGO LIVE Community Guidelines and platform policies.
Ready to join the team?