How to develop TikTok Mini Games

Last updated: May 2026

TikTok Mini Games enable developers to build and launch games directly in the TikTok app, with access to TikTok ads solutions for targeted promotion. This guide describes the process for developers to build and integrate Mini Games with TikTok.

Before getting started

Make sure that your game meets the following technical specifications:

  • Engine: Cocos / Laya / Unity

  • Framework: Native Runtime

How to launch TikTok Mini Games

Tip: For a detailed overview of the Mini Games integration process, go to Mini Games Integration Workflow.

Step 1: Register your developer account

(Guide: Prepare your developer account)

  1. Create an organization that represents your business.

  2. Create an app that represents your Mini Game.

Step 2: Complete compliance review

  1. Verify your organization as a registered business (Guide: Verify Your Business).

  2. Verify your organization as a legitimate Mini Games publisher (Guide: Industry Qualification Review).

  3. Confirm eligibility of access to protected data (U.S. launch only) (Guide: Launch Your App to U.S. Users).

Step 3: Set up your app

  1. Configure your Mini Game's basic information on the Developer Portal and submit for approval (Guide: Basic Information Specifications & Set Up Development Configuration).

  2. Add multiple languages to your Mini Game (optional) (Guide: Set up additional languages).

  3. Set up monetization for your Mini Game by enabling features (Guide: Monetization Overview & Enable Monetization Features).

Step 4: Develop and debug your app

  1. Develop your Mini Game with a game engine and integrate your Mini Game with required capabilities (Guide: Develop Your Mini Game).

  2. Debug your Mini Game with TikTok's DevTool (Guide: Debug Your Mini Game).

Step 5: Publish your app

(Guide: Release Your Mini Game)

  1. Upload your Mini Game's code package.

  2. Preview your Mini Game in TikTok.

  3. Submit a version of your Mini Game for review.

  4. Release your Mini Game to users.

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