If you still see TikTok as just an entertainment platform for memes and dances, you're mistaken. It's a powerful tool for launching ad campaigns and generating consistent income — not just for influencers, but also for small business owners, SMM specialists, webmasters, affiliate marketers, and digital strategists.
This article explores the main ways to monetize TikTok, including how to bypass restrictions and enable monetization from Russia.
Monetization is the process of turning your activity on the platform into income. Whether you're selling your product, driving traffic to offers, or receiving donations — it all counts as monetization.
TikTok offers both internal tools and external earning opportunities like affiliate programs, advertising, and traffic arbitrage. Although some features are restricted in Russia, it's still possible to make money with the right approach.
Income is not just about follower count. It's about smart strategy: how you engage your audience, the formats you use, how well your sales funnels work, and how you adapt to platform limitations. Even with basic tools, consistent and structured effort can lead to stable earnings.
This is a program where TikTok pays creators directly for video views and engagement. The payout depends on reach, audience retention, and other internal metrics.
The program is available in the US, Europe, and parts of Asia — not in Russia. Due to geopolitical restrictions, Russian accounts cannot join the Creator Fund, even if they meet the requirements.
However, many users bypass this by using VPNs to change their region and by creating new accounts with foreign geolocation. To avoid bans and maintain account separation, tools like MoreLogin (an anti-detect browser) are used to emulate different browser environments and keep sessions isolated by region.
This is TikTok’s internal ad exchange where brands and influencers connect for paid collaborations.
Brands can find creators based on niche, location, and performance metrics. Creators receive paid offers for tasks and campaigns.
To qualify for Marketplace:
At least 10,000 followers
An active and regularly updated account
No violations of TikTok’s community guidelines
One of the few internal monetization methods still partially available in Russia. During live streams, viewers can send virtual gifts (purchased with real money), which convert into Diamonds that can be exchanged for USD and withdrawn via TikTok’s system.
This is one of the most stable and independent monetization strategies, unaffected by TikTok's internal restrictions.
You promote external products or services via CPA networks or direct affiliate offers and get paid for specific actions: clicks, registrations, purchases, or subscriptions.
Formats include:
Native ads
Product demos
Short reviews
Custom content tailored to the offer and audience
This method is highly relevant for Russia because it works regardless of TikTok’s official features. But it requires skills in:
Funnel creation
Marketing fundamentals
Performance analysis
Income depends on your reach, content quality, conversion rates, and ability to scale campaigns.
To get access to monetization features, follow these steps:
Meet Basic Requirements
Age: 18+
Minimum 10,000 followers
At least 100,000 views in the last 30 days
Switch Account Type
Change your account to Pro or Business
Check Monetization Tab
Go to settings and see if the "Monetization" tab is available
If not:
Use a VPN
Set account region to USA, Canada, or EU countries
Create New Account (Optional)
You can start fresh with a VPN and register a new account under the desired region
Join TikTok Creator Marketplace
If eligible, register to get brand collaboration offers
Add External Monetization
Connect to CPA networks or affiliate programs
Set Up Withdrawal Methods
Use PayPal or third-party payment services for payouts
Post 1–3 videos daily
Use 6–8 medium and low-frequency hashtags per video
Analyze trends and adapt them to your niche
Focus on engagement — aim for retention, comments, and reactions
Fact: Most successful creators upload 5–10 videos daily in the beginning. Only 1–2 go viral, but those are the ones that attract followers.
What are the minimum requirements for monetization?
10,000 followers and 100,000 views in 30 days.
Can you enable monetization in TikTok from Russia?
Directly — no.
Through VPN and region change — yes.
How do you withdraw money?
Via PayPal, a foreign account, or intermediaries.
Is it safe to use VPN?
Officially — it violates TikTok’s rules.
In practice — it’s widely used.
How much can you earn?
Anywhere from 1,000 ₽ to 100,000 ₽ per month or more, depending on reach and strategy.
TikTok monetization from Russia requires skills, strategy, and workaround solutions.
Despite platform limitations, TikTok remains one of the most dynamic and profitable ecosystems for content creators in 2025. With the right tools and approach, sustainable income is achievable even under restrictions.