You’re trying to post on TikTok but it keeps saying “Cannot upload video” or the post button won’t work?!
Or you get an error saying you’ve reached some kind of limit!!
Maybe you can post drafts but can’t upload new videos, or TikTok blocks you with no explanation. This is driving me insane honestly… You’ve got content ready and TikTok suddenly won’t let you post!! What the fuck is happening?!
TikTok Has Hidden Daily Limits
TikTok restricts how many videos you can post per day – most people don’t even know this exists!!
Here’s what blocks posting:
- Daily upload limit – Can’t post more than certain number per day
- Spam detection triggered – Posting too fast flagged your account
- Account age restrictions – New accounts have stricter limits
- Content violations – Previous posts broke rules, limited posting
- Verification level limits – Unverified accounts more restricted
- Temporary shadowban – Can post but videos get zero reach
- Server-side restrictions – TikTok throttling specific accounts
And let’s figure out which limit you hit and how to work around it, I’m not going to lie TikTok doesn’t explain this clearly…
The Daily Upload Limit Explained
TikTok limits how many videos you can post in 24 hours – here’s what the actual numbers are!!
Typical limits: New accounts (under 30 days): 3-5 videos per day max. Established accounts: 10-15 videos per day. Verified creators: 20+ videos per day possible.
These aren’t official numbers from TikTok because they don’t publish them. But based on widespread testing, this is what most accounts experience, no cap.
Why limits exist: Prevents spam and bot accounts. Stops low-quality content flooding. Encourages quality over quantity. Protects platform from abuse.
If you hit the limit?? You literally cannot post more videos until 24 hours passes from your FIRST post of the day.
Check TikTok’s official posting guidelines for more info.
How To Check If You Hit The Limit
TikTok rarely tells you directly that you hit the limit – here’s how to figure it out!!
Signs you hit daily limit: Post button greyed out, error message “Cannot upload video” with no explanation, you posted 5+ videos already today.
What to do: Count how many videos you posted in last 24 hours. If it’s 5+ on new account or 10+ on older account?? You probably hit the limit, no cap.
The limit resets 24 hours after your FIRST post, not at midnight. So if you posted first video at 2 PM yesterday, limit resets at 2 PM today 😉
Having other TikTok upload stuck problems? That’s a different issue, lowkey…
Wait 24 Hours Before Posting Again
If you hit the daily limit, the ONLY real solution is to wait – there’s no workaround!!
How the timer works: Limit isn’t calendar day (midnight to midnight). It’s rolling 24-hour window from first post. If you posted 5 videos between 3 PM – 5 PM yesterday?? You can post again starting 3 PM today.
Track your posting times so you know when limit resets. Set a phone reminder for 24 hours after your first daily post.
While you wait: Work on video editing and captions. Schedule content for tomorrow. Engage with comments. Plan your content calendar!!
Trying to bypass the limit with VPN or new account?? Doesn’t work – limit is tied to your phone’s device ID, bet.
Why New Accounts Have Stricter Limits
Brand new TikTok accounts get hit with much lower posting limits!!
New account restrictions: First 7-14 days have lowest limits (3-5 posts/day), TikTok watching for spam, building trust takes time, gradually increases as account ages.
If your account is less than 2 weeks old?? You’re stuck with the strictest limits. Nothing you can do but wait and post consistently 🙁
Don’t create multiple accounts: TikTok detects this and might ban ALL your accounts. Just be patient with your main account, deadass.
Dealing with TikTok age restriction issues? That’s another account limitation…
Posting Too Fast Triggers Spam Detection
Even if you’re under the daily limit, posting videos TOO QUICKLY makes TikTok think you’re a bot!!
Spam triggers: Posting 3-4 videos within 10 minutes. Uploading identical or very similar content. Using same hashtags on every post immediately. Auto-scheduling tools that post too fast.
If spam detection triggers?? TikTok temporarily blocks posting even though you haven’t technically hit daily limit. This can last 1-4 hours, highkey annoying honestly.
Space out your posts: Wait at least 1-2 hours between uploads. Post at different times. Vary your content and hashtags, no cap.
Content Violations Reduce Posting Ability
If TikTok removed or flagged your recent videos, they might restrict your posting temporarily!!
Check for violations: Inbox > System notifications. Look for “Video removed” or “Content violation” messages.
If you have violations?? Your account is being watched closely. Posting limits might be LOWER than normal until you prove you’re following rules, for real.
What to do: Review TikTok’s community guidelines. Delete any borderline content yourself. Post only clean, clearly compliant content for 1-2 weeks!!
After clean behavior period, posting limits usually return to normal. But repeat violations can permanently lower your limits 🙁
Having TikTok spam flagging issues? That’s related to posting restrictions…
Appeal Wrongful Violations
If TikTok removed content that DIDN’T violate rules, appeal it immediately!!
In violation notification > tap Appeal. Explain why content follows guidelines. Successful appeals restore account standing faster 😉
Shadowban vs Hard Posting Limit
Important difference – shadowban lets you POST but nobody sees it. Hard limit stops you from posting at all!!
Shadowban signs: Can post videos normally. Videos get 0-50 views max. No For You Page reach. Comments and engagement dead.
Hard limit signs: Cannot physically post new videos. Error messages when trying. Post button doesn’t work. Upload fails immediately.
If you CAN post but videos get no views?? That’s shadowban, not posting limit. Different problem with different fixes, bet.
Having TikTok views dropping issues? Check our shadowban guide…
Account Age And Trust Score
TikTok tracks your account’s “trust score” internally – this affects posting limits!!
What builds trust: Account age (older = more trusted), consistent posting, low violations, verified email and phone, lowkey important.
What lowers trust: Brand new account, previous violations, suspicious logins, using automation tools.
Higher trust score = higher daily limits. You can’t see your score, but you feel its effects.
Improve trust score: Verify phone and email. Enable 2FA. Post consistently within limits. Wait – trust builds slowly over months, for real.
Using TikTok Creator Tools Properly
Third-party scheduling and posting tools can trigger limits faster!!
Tools that cause issues: Auto-posting apps, bulk schedulers posting 10 videos at once, bots, any “growth service” promising followers.
TikTok KNOWS when you use third-party tools. These often violate terms and can get your account flagged permanently.
Safer approach: Schedule content in notes, post manually from TikTok app. Use TikTok’s native drafts. Space posts naturally, deadass!!
Wrapping This Up
First thing – understand TikTok HAS daily posting limits even though they don’t advertise them, I’m not playing!! New accounts get 3-5 videos per day, established accounts get 10-15.
The limit is a rolling 24-hour window from your first post, NOT calendar day midnight to midnight. Track when you posted first video to know when limit resets, bet.
Don’t try to bypass limits with VPN or multiple accounts… TikTok tracks your device ID and will flag accounts. Just wait the 24 hours, no cap.
Space out your posts throughout the day – posting too fast triggers spam detection. Wait 1-2 hours between uploads, highkey important.
And if you have recent content violations, your posting limits are probably LOWER than normal. Clean up your content, follow guidelines strictly for 1-2 weeks, lowkey just gotta prove yourself honestly.
If this guide helped you understand why TikTok suddenly stopped letting you post after hitting that mysterious daily limit, share it with other creators confused about the same posting restrictions!!
