Before You Start
Make sure you've completed these prerequisites from our US audience targeting guide:
- Device factory reset with SIM removed
- Residential VPN connected to US location
- Fresh TikTok account created via email
- Timezone and language set to US
⚠️ Critical: Stay Connected
Keep your VPN connected to the same US location throughout the entire warming period. Switching locations or disconnecting will reset your progress and may trigger shadowbans.
The 6-Day Warming Schedule
1 Day 1: Passive Browsing
Today is observation only. You're teaching TikTok what kind of content interests you.
- Open TikTok and browse the For You page for 30-45 minutes
- Watch videos fully (don't skip quickly)
- Watch content in your intended niche
- Do NOT like, comment, follow, or interact
- Do NOT touch your profile settings
2 Day 2: Start Liking
Begin light engagement. TikTok is learning your preferences.
- Browse for 30-45 minutes
- Like 10-15 videos that genuinely interest you
- Watch liked videos to completion
- Do NOT comment or follow yet
- Do NOT post anything
3 Day 3: Start Following
Begin building your network. Follow creators in your niche.
- Browse for 30-45 minutes
- Like 15-20 videos
- Follow 5-10 creators in your niche
- Watch their recent videos
- Still do NOT comment or post
4 Day 4: Start Commenting
Add your voice to conversations. Keep comments genuine.
- Browse for 30-45 minutes
- Like 15-20 videos
- Follow 5-10 more creators
- Leave 3-5 genuine comments (not generic like "nice!")
- Reply to comments on videos you've watched
5 Day 5: Active Engagement
Increase your engagement naturally. Be more active in the community.
- Browse for 45-60 minutes
- Like 20-30 videos
- Follow 10-15 creators
- Leave 5-8 meaningful comments
- Save a few videos to favorites
- Share 1-2 videos (to yourself/notes)
6 Day 6: Profile & Preparation
Complete your profile and prepare for posting tomorrow.
- Add a profile photo
- Write a bio (include your niche)
- Continue normal engagement (likes, follows, comments)
- Browse for 45-60 minutes
- Research trending sounds in your niche
- Plan your first 3-5 videos
💡 Day 7+: Start Posting
After completing the warming schedule, you can start posting! Begin with 1-2 videos per day and gradually increase. Post during US peak hours (6-10 PM EST) for best results.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Rushing the process - 6 days is the minimum. Some creators warm for 10-14 days.
- Over-engagement - Don't like 100 videos on Day 1. Gradual increase looks natural.
- Generic comments - "Nice!" or emojis only look like bot behavior.
- Following too fast - Mass following triggers spam detection.
- Disconnecting VPN - Any location change during warming is risky.
Signs Your Warming Worked
After completing the warming schedule, these signs indicate success:
- Your For You page shows content in your niche
- You receive notifications about trending videos
- You can access all app features without restrictions
- Your first videos get views (even if small)
If your first videos get 0 views, you may be shadowbanned. Use our shadowban checker to diagnose and see our viral guide for content optimization.
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