How to Follow Someone on Periscope: Step-by-Step Guide

This updated guide explains how to Follow Someone on Periscope through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

Method 1 of 3:

Following Someone Popular

Launch Periscope. Locate the app on your iPhone and tap on it. The app logo has a picture of a periscope on cyan background. If you've used the app before, you won't need to log in again.
- You will be brought to your main dashboard screen. The list of people you are following that are live and that have recently broadcasted will be shown.
Tap the people icon on the bottom toolbar. A list of the Most Loved people on Periscope will be displayed. These are people with the most followers.
Scroll through the list of popular people. You can see the profile pictures, number of followers, and descriptions of the Most Loved people, so it's will be easy for you to gauge if you'd like to follow him or her.
Follow someone. If you find someone you'd like to follow, tap the button with a plus sign right beside his or her name. The button will be changed to a solid check. You're now following him or her, and all his or her videos will be displayed on your dashboard.

Method 2 of 3:

Following Someone You Searched

Launch Periscope. Locate the app on your iPhone and tap on it. The app logo has a picture of a periscope on cyan background. If you've used the app before, you won't need to log in again.
- You will be brought to your main dashboard screen. The list of people you are following that are live and that have recently broadcasted will be shown.
Tap the people icon on the bottom toolbar. A list of the Most Loved people on Periscope will be displayed.
Search people. At the top of the list is a magnifying glass button. Tap on it. A search field will appear on the header. Type in the name of the person you're looking for.
Follow that person. A list of people matching your search will be displayed. Scroll through it. When you find the person you're looking for, tap the button with a plus sign right beside his or her name. The button will be changed to a solid check.
- You're now following him or her, and all his or her videos will be displayed on your dashboard.

Method 3 of 3:

Following Someone Who Is Broadcasting

Launch Periscope. Locate the app on your iPhone and tap on it. The app logo has a picture of a periscope on cyan background. If you've used the app before, you won't need to log in again.
- You will be brought to your main dashboard screen. The list of people you are following that are live and that have recently broadcasted will be shown.
Tap the globe icon on the bottom toolbar. You will be brought to the Global List showing all the people currently broadcasting live. Scroll through the list.
Watch a video. Tap on the video you may need to watch, and the video will load.
Follow the broadcaster. The name of the broadcaster will be quickly shown in a bottom box on the video. Tap the button with the plus sign right beside his or her name. The button will be changed to a solid check.
- You're now following him or her, and all his or her videos will be displayed on your dashboard.

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Follow Someone on Periscope?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.