Guide · checked against TikTok's published pages on November 10, 2026
How to use TikTok's Video Pre-Check tool
What TikTok's pre-check actually scans, how many checks you get, why passing doesn't protect you, and how to fit it into posting without slowing down.
Short answer
Pre-Check scans a shoppable video before you post it. You get at least 5 checks a day and results in about 10 minutes. The basic scan looks for unoriginal content and still frames, and a broader scan covers claims and intellectual property. Passing doesn't guarantee no violation, and any edit needs a new check.
Pre-Check is the closest thing to a free review TikTok offers. Most creators skip it because it adds 10 minutes. Those are cheap minutes.
What it scans
TikTok's Pre-Check page describes 2 levels. The basic scan checks for unoriginal content and irrelevant promotion. It also catches still frames. The broader scan adds health claims and misleading content, prices included, plus intellectual property.
It's automated. That's the point. It's the same kind of software that will review your video after you post it, so it tends to trip on the same things.
The limits
At least 5 checks a day, and the number can grow with your performance. Results arrive in about 10 minutes.
TikTok is clear that passing "does not guarantee that a violation will never occur." And a passed check isn't appeal evidence. Treat it as a filter, not a shield.
Edit anything after the check? Check again. That includes the caption.
Fitting it into your routine
Film, edit, then upload as a draft with the product linked and run the check. Use the 10 minutes to write your caption and look over the product page. If it flags something, fix that one thing and check again rather than posting and hoping.
On busy days, check the videos with any risk first: health products, price talk, anything with a timeline in it.
What it misses
Pre-Check reads your video, not your intent. It won't tell you the brand's listing changed, that the product is out of stock, or that your claim is fine in context. And it won't catch every word. Our flagged-words list covers what creators report slipping through.
Questions
Does Pre-Check work for LIVE?
No. It's for short videos. LIVE has its own warning system while you're on air.
Does using Pre-Check hurt reach?
There's no sign of that. It runs on a draft before posting.
What if it flags something I think is fine?
You can still post. But a flag there often means a flag later, so rephrasing is usually cheaper than appealing.
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