Best TikTok Tips and Tricks: Your Ultimate Guide to Musical.Is Successor

You recently downloaded TikTok, right? It's addictive, right?

Well, you ended up casually scrolling through pages for you and tasting random TikToks, maybe wanting to create your own TikTok video to share privately or publicly? Or maybe you don't even know where to start and you can't figure out what all those buttons are for and you're the best at the vast number of video editing tools available. If so, you'll be glad you found this guide.

I think this is a basic list of TikTok features, hidden tools, and general tips and tricks. We've been using the app for a while now, and have dug around just about every nook and cranny thing. But, we're always open to learning, so if we've missed something, let us know below.

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Note: most of these tips and tricks are written from the perspective of an iPhone user, but most should be exactly the same on Android.

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TikTok Tips and Tricks: Navigation and Basics

Before we dive into tips and tricks on how to navigate the app. When you open TikTok, you will see a menu bar at the bottom. It has shortcuts for each of the following five screens (pages) in the application:

Houses

Household shows you two for after and for you that you can switch between.

  1. Next dishes video from the bills you're next
  2. For You, the page shows you the most popular videos and the videos TikTok thinks you'd like to watch the most (presumably based on usage data).

Dating

Discover basically shows you TikTok videos tagged trend hashtag.

But, from this page, you can also enter search terms to find users, videos, sounds, and hashtags. And the scan button in the search field will open the viewfinder for you to grab someone's TikCode. Yours is here, too; it's like a QR code to help you find users quickly.

Download

An upload window opens where you can shoot a video and do things like adjust its speed, enable a beauty effect, add a filter, and look for other effects to try. You can even upload multiple videos and photos at once to edit and share.

Postal

Postal shows you all activities on public-shared videos. You can filter these notifications for things like comments and mentions - just go to the dropdown at the top. Click on the envelope icon in the right corner of the mailbox to find all your private messages with friends.

Me

Your public profile, what you and other users could see. You can make it - videos you like - private. Otherwise, your likes and public videos are visible here. It also shows me who you've followed, who's following you, the number of likes on all your videos, your favorite videos, and associated with social media such as YouTube or Instagram. I'm visible to everyone, so you can add a photo and bio to your profile too.

TikTok tips and tricks: seek and find

Now that you know the basics of TikTok, let's dive into its main features and buried options, as well as other tips and tricks you should know.

Search and find TikTok videos to watch

The first way to find TikTok is to watch on the home screen.

  1. Go to main menu.
  2. Click on the top to watch the video of the accounts you follow.
  3. Or tap for you to see popular videos and videos that TikTok recommends.

The second way from dating.

  1. Go to discover the menu bar.
  2. Select a video from One of the trending hashtag carousels, or, from above, search for a video.

The third way is to go watch the videos that you have added to your favorites or have already liked.

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Click the bookmark icon to see the videos you've added to your favorites or save to watch later.
  3. In addition, you can visit the video you liked by going to the section with the heart icon.

Once you find a video, you can like it, comment, save or download it for offline viewing (if allowed by the creator). Some users will even let you duet and react to their TikToks. There are even options for sharing, creating live photos or GIFs, and adding to your personal favorites to view later. You can also find more TikToks using this sound or hashtags from the video.

Search and find TikTok videos by sound

Want to see (and hear) more videos, what's the use of a particular sound clip?

  1. Find and watch videos with sound.
  2. Click on the spinning entry to the right of the video. Or you can click on the scrolling sound link at the bottom of the video.
  3. From the sound page that pops up, you can add the sound, favorite it, share it, find the original use of the sound (if still possible/public), and find every video that uses that sound. You can even start video recording with sound from here.

In addition, you can find sounds through the on-screen search.

Search and find TikTok video effects

Want to see more videos of what to use for a special effect, like a green screen?

  1. Find and watch a video with an effect.
  2. Tap the effect name. He appears with a wand over the video creator's pen.
  3. From the effect page that pops up, you can add the effect to your favorites, share it, and find any video that uses the effect. You can even start recording video with the effect from here.

Also, you can find effects through the on-screen search.

Search and find TikTok videos by hashtag

Want to see more videos tagged with a specific hashtag, like a five-year plan#?

  1. Find and watch a video with a hashtag.
  2. Click on the hashtag. It appears in the title of the video, below the Creator handle.
  3. With the hashtag page that appears, you can add the hashtag to your favorites, share it and find any video tagged with that hashtag. You can even start recording a new video tag.

Also, you can find hashtags through on-screen search. Trending hashtags are also on display in discoveries.

Search and find TikTok user

The first way to find a person from the TikTok video you are currently watching.

  1. Each video shows you the Creator on the left. This is the first bubble, their profile photo.
  2. Click their photo bubble to view your profile.
  3. Also, when you watch their videos, tap their TikTok with the pen in the corner.

The second way from dating.

  1. Go to discover the menu bar.
  2. Top, user search.

From a TikTok user's profile, you can see who's following them, who's following them, the number of likes on their video, their public video, and the videos they liked (if public). You can also access their associated social media such as YouTube or Instagram.

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Find and save your TikCode

Here is the fastest way to find your TikCode, a QR code users can scan to find for you:

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Next to your name at the top, click on the four-square icon.
  3. Your TikCode will be able to save it to your device.

Here is another way:

  1. Go to discover the menu bar.
  2. Next to the search field, click on the scan icon.
  3. Select your TikCode below.

Scanning TikCode

Here is one way to scan TikCode:

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Next to your name at the top, click on the four-square icon.
  3. Your TikCode will be able to scan the TikCode.
  4. Align the QR code into the frame for scanning.

Here is another way:

  1. Go to discover the menu bar.
  2. Next to the search field, click on the scan icon.
  3. Align the QR code into the frame for scanning.

TikTok Tips and Tricks: Follow and Engage

Follow TikTok user

The first way is to follow someone from the TikTok video you are currently watching.

  1. Each video shows you the Creator on the left. This is the first bubble, their profile photo.
  2. Long press on the "+" symbol below the bubble drain to follow them.

The second way is when you look at someone's profile.

  1. Go to the user's TikTok profile by.
  2. Click the "Follow" button on their profile.

When you follow a TikTok account, you will not only be able to find their profiles in the next section on the Me screen, but you will be able to quickly view all of their latest content from the next feed in the house.

Like or Dislike TikTok Videos

  1. Find and watch videos.
  2. Click on the heart icon to the right of the video.
  3. It will turn red showing you liked the video.

Don't like the video, just repeat step 2 after you like the video.

Hide or less certain TikTok videos

If you're annoyed by what's trending on TikTok and want to see less videos like that, or maybe just watch less videos like that, you can label it like 'not interested' by triggering TikTok to show you less and less those videos go ahead.

  1. Find and watch videos.
  2. Long press on a video to bring up the menu.
  3. Crane Not Interested.

Leave and view comments on TikTok videos

Want to interact with other users? Leave comments on the video.

  1. Find and watch videos.
  2. Click the comment button to the right of the video. Or click on "add a comment" at the very bottom.
  3. The video comment screen will appear, where you will see existing comments and a field to enter your comment.
  4. Click the hashtag icon to tag a user or the app icon to add emoji to your comment.
  5. Clicked "send" when you finished writing your comment.
  6. From the screen, comment on the video, just view your new comment other comments.
  7. You can even comment as a user by clicking on the heart icon next to their comment.

Note: If you are watching a video from a user's liked video section, you may see an option to add comments from the bottom of the video. Click on the input field and a keyboard will appear so you can add your comment. Then follow steps 4 and 5 above.

Duet Video TikTok

When you duet, you've recorded Split Screen style with another TikTok video (either a video or someone else's if they allow duets).

  1. Find and watch videos.
  2. Click the Share button to the right of the video. It is visible only if the creator allows to separate.
  3. Click Duet.
  4. Record video by pressing the red record button.
  5. Edit it by adding effects, etc.
  6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 several times.
  7. Click the Next button.
  8. Customize your preferences whether it's private or public.
  9. Click Post to post your duet.

React on TikTok Video

With React, you can literally record yourself reacting to TikTok if the creator allows it. Their videos appear picture-in-picture style.

  1. Find and watch videos.
  2. Click the Share button to the right of the video. It is visible only if the creator allows to separate.
  3. Click React.
  4. Record video by pressing the red record button.
  5. Edit it by adding effects, etc.
  6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 several times.
  7. Click the Next button.
  8. Customize your preferences whether it's private or public.
  9. Click Post to post your reaction.

View direct messages

With TikTok, you can privately message other users in a direct message mode.

  1. Inbox in the menu bar.
  2. Click on the envelope icon in the corner.

Send private message

To actually start another user's messaging, you can:

  1. Inbox in the menu bar.
  2. Click on the envelope icon in the corner.
  3. Click on the + sign and search for a user in a post.
  4. Click on your profile.
  5. You will see an option to write and start a chat with them.

Also, when watching a TikTok video, click on the share button on the right and then select a message.

Invite friends to TikTok

Want more of your real friends to talk about TikTok? Invite them!

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Click on Add a person symbol in the corner.
  3. Click Invite Friends.
  4. Choose which platform you want to send an Invite message and choose your friends.

Find Contacts on TikTok

You can also see if the person in the device's contacts is already on TikTok.

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Click on Add a person symbol in the corner.
  3. Tap Search Contacts.
  4. Select Contacts and click follow them.

Find Facebook friends on TikTok

Finally, you can find your Facebook friends on TikTok.

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Click on Add a person symbol in the corner.
  3. Tap Find Facebook Friends.
  4. Select your friends and click follow them.

TikTok Tips and Tricks: Share and Save

Share TikTok video

Some creators will allow you to share your videos.

  1. Find and watch videos.
  2. Click the share button on the right. It is visible only if the creator allows to separate.
  3. Choose where to share: Facebook Messenger, Facebook Direct Message, Snapchat, Instagram, Stories, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Email, etc.

Save TikTok Video

Some authors allow you to save videos to your device for offline viewing.

  1. Find and watch videos.
  2. Click the Share button to the right of the video. It is visible only if the creator allows you to save.
  3. Click the Save button.

Alternatively, click on the video and select Save Video. Either way, then you can find it from your device's camera roll or gallery.

Add TikTok Video to Favorites

These are essentially video bookmarks for you to come back to later.

  1. Find and watch videos.
  2. Click the Share button to the right of the video. It is visible only if the creator allows you to save.
  3. Click the Save button.

Now, from the screen to me, click on the bookmark icon to find all the videos you have marked as favorites.

Create Video From Photo Video TikTok

Want to save a TikTok video as a Live Photo that you can set as your wallpaper?

  1. Find and watch videos.
  2. Click the share button on the right. It is visible only if the creator allows to separate.
  3. Tap Live Photos.

Create Gif from TikTok Video

You can also convert TikTok to GIF you can share. This will be the watermark.

  1. Find and watch videos.
  2. Click the share button on the right. It is visible only if the creator allows to separate.
  3. Click Share as a gift.
  4. Choose where to share, or just save it to your device.

TikTok Tips and Tricks: Video Recording and Editing

Create a TikTok video

Finally, you are ready to create TikTok!

  1. Go to download from the menu.
  2. Change the settings on the camera screen, like the direction of the camera.
  3. You can also turn on the beauty mode, add filters and effects, change the speed.
  4. Select the length of the clips you want to record from the bottom of the camera screen: 60 seconds or 15 seconds. You can even choose a photo template to post with... these add a variety of effects and filters to change the look of your TikTok.
  5. When you're ready, press and hold the record button to shoot video continuously. If you let him go, he's still a movie. Quickly press it again to stop. You can also quickly tap it to start and stop recording without continuous shooting. In any case, write in a line of clips for editing.
  6. As an alternative to steps 2-5, select uploads on the camera screen to upload photos and videos for editing.
  7. Click the checkmark button when finished. You will be brought to a preview screen where you can add sounds, more effects, text and stickers.
  8. Click Next when you are done editing your TikTok.
  9. From the post screen, add a description, hashtags and friend tags. You can also choose who can view your post and disable comments.
  10. Other options on the Post screen include the ability to turn off duet/reacts and saves.
  11. Click drafts to save your TikTok with your own area to your account for you to come back to, or just click a post to share it.
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Change TikTok video speed

When creating TikTok, use the slider at the bottom of the camera screen to record at .3x, .5x, 1x, 2x, or 3x speed. Also, on the preview screen, you can go to Effects > Time > Slow Motion if you want to slow it down.

  1. Go to download from the menu.
  2. Tap speed at the bottom of the camera screen.
  3. Press and hold the record button to start shooting.
  4. Click the checkmark button when you finish recording. You will be brought to a preview screen where you can go to Effects to add a slow-mo effect.
  5. Click Next when you're done editing your TikTok to get to the Post screen.

Add beauty filter to your TikTok videos

When creating TikTok, press the beauty button to the right of the camera screen to essentially beautify your selfies in real time.

  1. Go to download from the menu.
  2. Click on the right of the camera screen.
  3. Press and hold the record button to start shooting.
  4. Click the checkmark button when you finish recording. You will be brought to a preview screen where you can customize your videos even more.
  5. Click Next when you're done editing your TikTok to get to the Post screen.

Add a filter to your TikTok video

When creating TikTok, click on the "filter" button on the right side of the camera screen to add a filter that changes the look of your video. Also, on the preview screen, you can go to effects and then either visuals, effects or transitions to add even more filters to your recording.

  1. Go to download from the menu.
  2. Filter tap to the right of the camera screen.
  3. Press and hold the record button to start shooting.
  4. Click the checkmark button when you finish recording. You will be brought to a preview screen where you can add more effects and filters.
  5. Click Next when you're done editing your TikTok to get to the Post screen.

Use timer to record TikTok video

When creating a TikTok, tap the timer button to the right of the camera screen to give yourself a few seconds before TikTok actually starts recording. The app will also continuously record for you.

  1. Go to download from the menu.
  2. Tap the timer to the right of the camera screen.
  3. Mark a stop, select a delay, and press start countdown.
  4. Recording your video.
  5. Click the checkmark button when finished. You will be brought to a preview screen where you can add more effects and filters.
  6. Click Next when you're done editing your TikTok to get to the Post screen.

Add an effect to your TikTok video

When creating TikTok, press the exposure button on the right side of the camera screen. You will be able to add more effects later, too.

  1. Go to download from the menu.
  2. Active effect in the corner.
  3. Find and select an effect to apply.
  4. Click on the record button and record video.
  5. Click the checkmark button when finished. You will be brought to a preview screen where you can add more effects and filters.
  6. Click Next when you're done editing your TikTok to get to the Post screen.

Upload Video/Photo TikTok

Don't want to write down how you look right now? Then create a TikTok using the old footage of yourself saved on your device.

  1. Go to download from the menu.
  2. Press the download button on the camera screen to view your device's gallery.
  3. Choose your media.
  4. Then you will be able to crop, adjust its length, rotate, etc.
  5. Click Next when done. You will be brought to a preview screen where you can add sounds, more effects, text and stickers.
  6. Click Next when you're done editing your TikTok to get to the Post screen.

Upload Multiple TikTok Videos/Photos

If you want to upload multiple videos and photos, here is how:

  1. Go to download from the menu.
  2. Press the download button on the camera screen to view your device's gallery.
  3. Click on the multiple option at the bottom.
  4. Select all your media and click next.
  5. Then you will be able to synchronize the sounds through the media and adjust it.
  6. Click Next when done. You will be brought to a preview screen where you can add sounds, more effects, text and stickers.
  7. Click Next when you're done editing your TikTok to get to the Post screen.

Add sound to your TikTok video

When you are filming TikTok, click on the sounds link at the top of the camera screen. You will be able to search and add sounds from the pop-up window.

  1. Go to download from the menu.
  2. Faucet at the top.
  3. Find and select the sound to apply.

The preview screen will let you find the app. So, if you upload photos and videos, add sounds to them from the preview screen.

Tag hashtags in your TikTok videos

You can add hashtags to the TikTok video description on the Post screen. Click the hashtag button to quickly insert popular tags.

Users tag in TikTok video

You can tag users in the description of your TikTok video on the Post screen. Click the @friends button to quickly find friends in a tag.

Changing the privacy of your TikTok video

You can change the privacy of your TikTok video from the Post screen. Click who can watch this video and select one of the following options:

  • Public: visible to everyone
  • Friends: Only visible to friends
  • Private: visible only to you

Disable comments on your TikTok

You can turn off comments on TikTok videos from the post screen. Just click comments are disabled. Easy!

Transform Duo/React on TikTok

You can turn off duet/react on TikTok videos from the post screen. This stops others from dueting and reacting to it. Just touch duet/off reacts.

Turn off Download All TikTok Videos

You can disable downloads for all of your TikTok videos. This stops others from saving them for offline viewing.

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Press the […] button in the corner.
  3. Go to the Privacy and Security section.
  4. Scroll to allow download and disable it.

Save TikTok videos for your projects

From the post screen, tap drafts at the bottom to save your TikTok with your own area to your account for you to come back to later.

TikTok video post

From the post screen, tap the post at the bottom to share your TikTok video.

Find TikTok projects

Want to review all saved, unfinished TikToks?

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. On your profile, select the drafts folder.

TikTok tips and tricks: followers and activities

View all alerts on TikTok

You can see who liked your TikTok video, commented on TikTok on your videos, and who mentioned you are all from the same area in TikTok.

  1. Inbox in the menu bar.
  2. Here you will see all your alerts.
  3. Drill-down, then all actions at the top and selecting likes, comments, mentions, etc.

See who you will follow

If you would like to see when you need to, just go to me in the menu bar and click the following in your profile.

Representing your followers

If you'd like to view the accounts that follow you, just go to me in the menu bar and click followers on your profile.

TikTok tips and tricks: profile and settings

Change your profile photo or video

Like most things on TikTok, there are several ways to do this:

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Click on your profile photo and select Change photo.
  3. Add a new profile photo or. Simple.

Another way is to click Edit Profile on your profile and from there you can edit your profile photo and even add a video profile.

View the total number of likes for your videos

If you would like to see the number of likes on all videos, just visit me from the menu and look at the number of "likes" on your profile.

View Favorites

If you want to watch the videos you saved to watch later, just go to me in the menu bar and click on the bookmark icon.

Watch the video you liked

If you want to watch all the videos you've loved in the past, just visit me in the menu bar and go to the section with the heart icon.

Edit your profile

To change your profile photo, last name, first name, bio, etc., just go to me in the menu bar and click the Edit Profile button.

Add Instagram or YouTube to your profile

Want to connect your other social media accounts to your profile?

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Click Change profile to your profile.
  3. Scroll down to Instagram or YouTube and select them to begin the account linking process.

Change your name or username

If you want to change your name or username on TikTok, it's easy - here's how.

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Click Change profile to your profile.
  3. Scroll down to a name or login and select one to start the change process.

Manage account or change settings

TikTok has many options for you to manage your email account and password, adjust your digital wellbeing settings, clear your cache, make your account private, block others, and so on. Just go to the settings screen.

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Press the […] button.
  3. Voila! Your settings screen is here.
  4. Click manage my account to do things like change your password.
  5. Feel free to wander around. There are many hidden options, like the ability to opt out of receiving personalized ads. You can even become a TikTok beta tester from the settings panel.

Switch to a PRO account

TikTok lets you view analytics on your posts! You just need to upgrade your free account, pro first.

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Press the […] button.
  3. Click Manage My Account.
  4. Tap switch to PRO account.

Now, when you go to the settings panel, you will see a new analytics option. Tap it to view metrics and graphs.

Add coins to your balance

TikTok coins are the in-app currency that you buy with real money. You can buy emojis and diamonds from coins to give to someone as an appreciation for their efforts. Once you have purchased your TikTok coins, they are stored in your wallet. They are non-refundable.

  1. Come see me at the menu bar.
  2. Press the […] button.
  3. Select Balance.
  4. Click Refill.
  5. Select the number of coins you want to buy.
  6. Confirm your purchase on the next page.

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