TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in recent and one of the fastest-growing in the world. This platform allows users to create short videos with music and some interesting features that TikTok is bringing to us. This social media platform was created by Chinese company ByteDance Ltd.
It was initially launched as Douyin in September 2016, in China. The following year, in 2017, the app was launched by ByteDance for markets outside of China. TikTok and Douyin both use the same software, but maintain separate networks in order to comply with Chinese censorship restrictions. TikTok is available all around the world via the App Store or Google Play stores.
TikTok Tips And Tricks
Here, you can find out about some interesting TikTok tips and tricks and if you are a TikTok user, it is very smart to keep reading and find out more.
Search and find a TikTok video to watch
We will show you three diferent ways on how to search and find TikTok video to watch.
The first way is from the Home screen.
- Go to Home from the menu bar.
- Tap Following at the top to see videos from accounts you follow.
- Or, tap For you to see trending videos and videos that TikTok recommends.
The second way is from Discover.
- Go to Discover from the menu bar.
- Select a video from one of the trending hashtag carousels, or, from the top, search for videos.
The third way is to go watch videos you’ve favorited or already liked.
- Go to Me from the menu bar.
- Tap the Bookmark icon to see videos you’ve favorited, or saving for watching later.
- You can also re-visit videos you’ve liked by going to the section headed by a Heart icon.
Search and find TikTok videos by sound
Here are another TikTok tips and tricks that are very usefull. You can search and find TikTOk videos by sound.
To do that, Tap the spinning record on the right of the video, or you can tap the scrolling sound link at the bottom of the video.
From the sound’s page that pops up, you can add the sound to your favorites, share it, find the original use of the sound (if it’s still available/public), and find every video that uses that sound. You can even start recording a video with that sound from here.
Alternatively, you can find sounds via search from the Discover screen.
Search and find TikTok videos by effects
If you want to see more videos that use a particular effect that was used in the video you was watching, below is the answer how.
Tap the effect’s name. It appears with a wand above the video creator’s handle.
From the effect’s page that pops up, you can add the effect to your favorites, share it, and find every video that uses that effect.
You can even start recording a video with that effect from here.
Alternatively, you can find effects via search from the Discover screen.
Search and find TikTok videos by hashtags
To see more videos tagged with a particular hashtag, like #Tech,
- Tap the hashtag. It appears in the video’s caption, below the creator’s handle.
- From the hashtag’s page that pops up, you can add the hashtag to your favorites, share it, and find every video tagged with that hashtag. You can even start recording a new video to tag.
Search and find a TikTok user
The first way to find someone is from a TikTok video you’re currently watching.
- Every video shows you the creator on the left. It’s the first bubble, their profile photo.
- Tap their bubble photo to view their profile.
- Alternatively, when you’re watching one of their videos, tap their TikTok handle in the corner.
The second way is from Discover.
- Go to Discover from the menu bar.
- From the top, search for a user.
Scan a TikCode
Here’s one way to scan a TikCode:
- Go to Me from the menu bar.
- Next to your name at the top, tap the icon with four squares.
- Your TikCode will appear with the option to scan a TikCode.
- Align QR code in the frame to scan.
Here’s another way:
- Go to Discover from the menu bar.
- Next to the search field, tap the scan icon.
- Align QR code in the frame to scan.
Change your profile photo or video
To change your profile photo or video,
- Go to Me from the menu bar.
- Tap your profile photo and select change photo.
- Add a new profile photo or take one.
View videos you liked
If you’d like to see all the videos you’ve liked in the past, just go to Me from the menu bar and go to the section labeled with a Heart icon.
Edit your profile
To change your profile photo, name, username, bio, etc, just go to Me from the menu bar and hit the Edit Profile button.
Add Instagram or YouTube to your profile
Want to link up your other social media accounts to your profile?
- Go to Me from the menu bar.
- Tap Edit profile on your profile.
- Scroll down to Instagram or YouTube and select them to begin the process of linking the account.
Change your name or username
If you’d like to change your name or username on TikTok, it’s easy – here’s how.
- Go to Me from the menu bar.
- Tap Edit profile on your profile.
- Scroll down to Name or Username and select one to begin the process of changing it.
Manage account or change your settings
TikTok has a plethora of options for you to manage your account email and password, adjust your digital wellbeing preferences, clear your cache, make your account private, block others, and so on. Just go to the Settings screen.
- Go to Me from the menu bar.
- Tap the More […] button.
- Voila! Your Settings screen is here.
- Tap manage my account to do things like change your password.
- Feel free to roam around. There are a lot of hidden options, like the ability to opt-out of receiving personalised ads. You can even become a TikTok beta tester from the Settings pane.
Switch to Pro account
TikTok lets you view analytics on your posts! You just need to upgrade to a free Pro account first.
- Go to Me from the menu bar.
- Tap the More […] button.
- Tap Manage My Account.
- Tap Switch to Pro account.
Now, when you go into the Settings pane, you’ll see a new Analytics option. Tap it to view your metrics and charts.
View who you follow
If you’d like to see the accounts you follow, just go to Me from the menu bar and tap Following on your profile.
View your followers
If you’d like to see the accounts who follow you, just go to Me from the menu bar and tap Followers on your profile.
