Guide to Creating an Effective TikTok US Ads Account

TikTok is not just a popular entertainment platform — it’s also an effective advertising channel in the US market, with over 800 million active users worldwide. TikTok ad revenue is projected to exceed $18 billion by 2026.

Many Shopify dropshipping sellers are leveraging TikTok Ads to market products in major markets like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. However, TikTok Ads accounts registered in Vietnam can currently only target markets like Vietnam, Cambodia, and Singapore, and can’t directly reach the markets listed above.

This article gives a detailed guide to creating a TikTok ads account in the United States, helping you do it quickly and effectively.

What Information Do You Need to Create a TikTok US Ads Account?

Unlike a TikTok ads account in Vietnam, which only needs a TikTok account, email, and a domestic phone number, creating a TikTok US ads account requires preparing the following information:

• Email: any email can be used.
• A US phone number: can be purchased through the Vyke or Skype app.
• US business information (US LLC): you need to prepare US business documentation.
• An app to switch your IP to the US: you can use a VPN or a free IP-changer extension — this is only needed once during registration, after which you can use your normal Vietnamese IP.

Steps to Register a TikTok US Account

Once you’ve prepared all the information above, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your VPN with a US IP.
2. Go to the TikTok Business Ads registration page.
3. Enter your email and password, register the account, and enter the verification code sent by email.
4. Enter your business information:
   • Business name: enter your registered US LLC name exactly.
   • Website URL: you can fill this in or skip it.
   • Industry: choose your business field.
   • Country/Region: choose United States to target the US market.
   • Currency: choose USD.
   • Time zone: matches the country you selected.
   • Phone number: enter the phone number you purchased in the earlier step.
5. Check the two confirmation boxes and click Continue.
6. Start creating an ad campaign targeting the United States market.

Upgrading to TikTok Business

To manage things conveniently and create multiple ad accounts under the same business account, you should upgrade to TikTok Business. Here’s how:

• Go to TikTok Business Center.
• Select the Verification section in the left menu.
• Click View Verification Information and enter your business details.
• Upload your business license (LLC form) under Verification Documents.
• Enter your business license number in this format: C0000000-0000000.
• Upload additional supporting documents such as an EIN certificate (not required but recommended).
• Click the submit button to finish.

Within 1-2 days, your TikTok Business Ads account will be approved.

Why You Should Use TikTok Business

Using a TikTok Business account lets you create up to 200 separate ad accounts, helping you manage diverse campaigns and limit risk. If one account gets locked, you can still use your other accounts without affecting your business’s advertising operations.