How to Make TikTok Videos - Beginners Guide to TikTok

Want to start using the fun video app Tik Tok? You’ve come to the right place. Watch this video to learn how to use Tik Tok and make your own Tik Tok videos.
The first thing you’ll need to do is install the app. If you haven’t yet, you can download it for free:
Tik Tok for iOS: itunes.apple.com/us/app/tikto...
Tik Tok for Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Install & Log In
1:17 Feed & Following Users
1:56 Make & Post Videos
Once you’ve installed the app, the next step is to create an account, or log in if you have a Tik Tok or old Musical.ly account already. To log in, tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Tap Login. Enter your username and password, then tap the check mark to sign in.
Now you’ll see your Tik Tok timeline. By default you’ll just see the top trending and popular posts on Tik Tok, but once you follow other users, you’ll see posts from accounts you follow here. To follow other Tik Tok users, tap the magnifying glass in the bottom menu. Now you can type in the search bar at the top to find your friends on Tik Tok by their username, or discover other people to follow by checking out hashtags. When viewing another user’s profile, tap Follow to follow them.
To create your first Tik Tok post, tap the plus sign at the bottom of your screen. To select a song for your post, tap Pick a Sound at the top. Then look through Tik Tok’s library of songs to find one you like. Tap the song you’d like to use. Then tap Shoot with This Sound. If you’d like to adjust the point where the music is going to start playing, tap the scissors icon, then slide the music track to the point where you want the song to begin when you start recording. Tap the check mark to save your changes.
Choose the speed you want your video to play when it’s done. This will affect how fast the audio plays while you’re recording your video. Now, aim your device’s camera at whatever you’d like to record a video of. You can switch between your device’s front and back cameras by tapping the circle of arrows on the right side of your screen. When you’re ready, tap and hold the video camera button at the bottom to begin recording. If you want to stop recording, simply lift your finger from the camera button. To film hands-free, tap the stop watch icon on the right. This will start a 5 second countdown, after which recording will start. You can record a video up to 15 seconds in length, but if you want to stop recording, tap the pause button.
Once you’re finished recording, you can proceed to editing. Tap the check mark on the right. You can make adjustments to the music with the scissors tool here if you like. Tap the colored dots to browse video filters. Tap a filter to see what it looks like on your video. The clock icon will allow you to access cool special effects. Tap an effect to preview it. If you like how it looks, tap Save in the top right. When you’re all done editing your Tik Tok post, it’s time to share it. Tap next in the bottom right corner to move on. Now, you can add a caption. Type in what you want it to say. Tag your friends in a post by typing the @ symbol, followed by their Tik Tok username. When you’re finished typing, tap Done. If you want, you can share your post to your other social media accounts, like Twitter. When you’re ready to share your creation to your Tik Tok profile, tap Post. Wait a few seconds for your video to be uploaded, and you’re all done!
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[@techlifeunity]

We've published an updated version of this tutorial! How to Use TikTok - Beginners' Guide (2023): kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKHGlqaqaamYp7c

[@ccdiaz1981]

I downloaded tiktok as a joke but here i am

[@dulcexmaria6233]

Me too😭

[@AndronixReworked]

same lmao XD

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Me toooo

[@MrUrbnGamr]

We can all repent together

[@icednillatea]

We all did...

[@foreverrichjay2689]

*The people who said they wouldn’t download Tiktok look at us now*

[@yes-cj9em]

Uhhhh no

[@eternalzer0]

Guilty as charged 🙂

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I love tick to keep and hate fort night

[@theonygard5694]

Oh man I think I've made a big mistake

[@raquelhatake87]

😂😂😂How dare you speak the truth!!!

[@TasharaMay]

The coronavirus is forcing me to learn how to use TiKTok

[@naomiwamuyu5389]

😂 Same!

[@tiffanyv.9720]

Same here 😑

[@tripmode81]

Same

[@davidmccalla3609]

Facts lol

[@creed6274]

Omg me too

[@garyw.9528]

All right boys I am ready for the front lines

[@flavouric]

Add me bro :D

[@bswervooo]

Brave soldier

[@bswervooo]

I'm also going in to help you out

[@flavouric]

They banned me for 1 video wtf

[@garyw.9528]

omg i see you everywhere thanks solider

[@gluglugluglu8423]

Who's here because of home quarantine ?

[@nba_tiktoks5679]

Who isn’t 😂

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Fax, ur picture goes well with that comment

[@relentlesspursuit897]

On god

[@031Motorsport]

Me

[@itz_gurl_tallie_boo7881]

me

[@bazkrekkerirl]

first I thought " I'll never download tiktok" then I thought " I'll just download it to watch videos but I won't make any"......and now here I am

[@confused_guy2190]

Me too😔

[@charchar234cj]

Same 😭

[@amnaasher6092]

SAME

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Lool

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Saaame

[@carlGL96]

i promised myself not to use this app ever. 1 week into community quarantine and here i am.

[@BajanBeauty090]

Carl Yon LMFAOOOOOOOO OH MY GOSH! SAME

[@bari9247]

Me to

[@ferencfodor2241]

Me to

[@trinakouns4204]

me to

[@lanzleanillo2911]

Tiktok is cool. A lot of entertainment I was once like that, but I just discover that tiktok is not just dance and lipsyncs, but its everything. Its ok not to dance(like me), but watch their videos, you’ll have a lot of fun

[@Ed-tc2pg]

1) hold down the app icon until it shakes. 2) press the small red X in the upper right corner.

[@techlifeunity]

Lol!

[@theunknownonetuo2033]

Ez and faz😂

[@carlicliffords3419]

the app will delete

[@thedevilinfrankenstein6503]

LOL!

[@aidanjohns5989]

I can't put music over pre recorder videos how do u do that ?

[@lolgamerottomans9159]

Now I can use this app too make the ultimate trolling

[@ticcerz1790]

how do you infiltrate

[@COOCONUT]

Memes

[@rommix0]

+lol gamer Ottomans That's exactly why I'm here. Atta boy.

[@butwhy8442]

👍

[@jacksul2087]

Problem people, when I'm tryin to make my own video (no duets) no matter what I do, it always speeds up the recording by 2x and I can't stop it. Any Idea why?

[@domino8933]

This is where all memers graduate

[@edwes66]

and cringers

[@gachabeth5023]

*raises hand

[@gachabeth5023]

@@edwes66 *raises hand xD

[@musicpanda7604]

Yay I graduated!xD

[@adivarafi3337]

Domino Boi

[@briabree7683]

Someone among us will be a famous TikToker one day

[@angelinemaredza7079]

😂

[@myttype]

oh god never thought I’d be watching this

[@tillysandy7]

...... the first think I thought of when I saw the name of this channel was “ok boomer”

[@kylemahoney2008]

This is the wrong generation for boomers dumbass. Boomers are old. Tiktok is new.

[@3li3lite42]

@@kylemahoney2008 dude it goes boomers millenials and now gen z, before boomers is old, boomers are pretty much gen z parents and so are millenials. Correct me if anything is wrong, thanks.

[@3li3lite42]

@@kylemahoney2008 also what I mean by before boomers is old, I mean silent generation and one/ones before it

[@megannaidoo6748]

I was thinking the same too😂😂😂😂😂

[@cringychar5209]

Same

[@WxB2001]

The TikTok creators: We've had an enormous boost in downloads recently Coronavirus: You can thank me

[@christinafidance340]

I love how it’s a video of a cat in the example. Ironically, the whole reason I’m even learning to make TikToks in the first place is because my cat told me wants to be famous! 😻

[@VertellDavis]

I officially have a Tik Tok. Thanks you COVID 19 😒

[@keilad4950]

My old ass tryna figure out how to get hip 😂

[@fishchicken4188]

🤣😂🤣

[@kevkev7624]

bruhhh :D same

[@cherryblossom9482]

Guilty 🤣But im still fly 💅💃

[@georgeweweh3993]

Me 2

[@rafib9065]

Never thought I’d be here, quarantine got me fked up

[@ilikewomen8367]

Yes I want to make memes like the others to

[@biancavega850]

Am I the only person who doesn’t have a tik Tok but is here lol 😂🙋🏻‍♀️

[@rosesareredvioletsarebluey6672]

I don't have tiktok but my friends are saying that's cool so here I'm

[@fishchicken4188]

Nope

[@its.harris]

I am too but I am thinking of downloading

[@joeslyfield5297]

YES

[@ANGEL-cs4rt]

Y'all will install after watching this video 👀

[@carsondcutler]

Short version: 1st, film yourself as if you're going to do something interesting. 2nd, say "LIKE FOR PART TWO". You're an expert, I'll see you in my feed!

[@alegateachcorner]

THANK you for providing the most concise guide. I am 62 and I learned more than the last 3 info videos combined! I subscribed. Keep up the good work!

[@techlifeunity]

Awesome, thank you! So happy we could help you get started with TikTok

[@beyale4796]

Thx about time i know how to use the app!!

[@NashwaRockingster]

These instructions were wonderful! Thank you for keeping it super simple!! 😊

[@techlifeunity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TryHard30Boi]

@@techlifeunity i still have issues going live

[@chips9972]

just came here to learn how to meme the shit out of people

[@sencrowe680]

Same

[@nagisahazuki2176]

Be careful of your word.

[@ctenosaura7380]

Same lmao

[@matukite2459]

@@nagisahazuki2176 no

[@reinismuiznieks4975]

Mee xD

[@the_jones528]

When an un-ironic Tik Tok video's comments are nothing but trolls ready to unleash their power. EVERYBODY READY? OOOH-RAAAAH!!!!

[@techlifeunity]

LOL!

[@kingethan5476]

LMAO! XDD

[@ToiletGaming]

Learning how to troll people on tik tok

[@pankajtiwaripankaj9670]

ToiletGaming

[@simonaleem]

Apart from the tutorial...can we appreciate how cute that cat is?

[@shion7196]

Question: Is there no way to cut/pause recordings? I've seen it so many times in other videos on TikTok but I still have no idea how to.

[@totallytoni1228]

ABOWLOFSOUP me too and I can’t find any videos on it??

[@cyndilouwho]

Just downloaded it, dont understand much but for me, I can hold down the record button and then stop pushing it, and it stops. I adjust and record more after. ?

[@CarFaxual]

You can tap the red button to stop recording and tap it again to continue where you left off. Another way is the timer (it’s a clock icon on the right side of the screen) there you can adjust it so it stops automatically at a certain time. For example you set it to stop at 2.8 seconds you tap start countdown, get ready, 3,2,1 it records you for 2.8 seconds and stops. You can set it up again to do that as much as you’d like in the same TikTok. Hopefully you understand my explanation

[@tele5761]

Angel thank you I’m just trying to make ww3 memes

[@ryanbaird3912]

Gray Plug bro sameeeee

[@Pagepuncher]

Thank you for this video. Very well made and straight to the point. 🙌

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@beanie_love]

i’m 17 and have no idea how to “tik tok”. i feel old

[@vanessalillian719]

I'm 15 and have no damn clue

[@mthabisimichael8964]

Same bro

[@lindsay879]

wdym you're old? I'm 25 😩

[@russiannatasha2229]

Damn that makes me feel so much better about being 25 and not having the faintest clue how to create a tik tok 😂

[@AddyRose888]

I can’t believe I looked up a video for this great job by the way

[@techlifeunity]

Thanks!

[@D4RKMA7TER]

How to become part of the cringe machine of the internet should be the title

[@maxrulez3705]

Yeah how can we do that

[@alwaysseekmeforlifeadvices6315]

*edgy*

[@charless.5538]

I using it to make memes

[@valentineamor]

We all thought that at some point and now we're addicted

[@icednillatea]

waked war we all know u probably downloaded it 😝

[@drininokaj4114]

we have crossed the point of no return, may god help us.

[@shaniecegullison]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@maureencoley4160]

I loved the fact the focus on screen was the actual TikTok application! So many other tutorials tend to focus on themselves/the videographer, which isn't/shouldn't be the main purpose!! Thank you for showing the process step by step! I've subscribed 👌

[@techlifeunity]

You're so welcome! Thank you for subscribing :)

[@Smiley-mr1zd]

You know? This looks kinda fun Im gonna make some tik toks with my cousins but put them private and show them to my family

[@techlifeunity]

Have fun!

[@fishchicken4188]

🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣

[@wass_upp867]

Thank u I needed this

[@passiveprofits3606]

Totally addictive! Can't stop watching...might as well, make a VIDEO & POST!!! 🥰

[@techlifeunity]

Woohoo! Welcome to TikTok

[@ThanoSalt]

As someone who got sick and tired of yt shorts, i need this.

[@naesworld7844]

this was uploaded on my birthday so i trust it

[@reneeperry3231]

You was bot born on that time

[@thewardrobe12]

thank you so much for your overview of tik tok i won’t forget you when i make it

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@piaystation862]

IF YOU MAKE IT

[@pagodnaayan]

I was so annoyed with the TikTok adds last year yet I'm here now😭😭

[@ladofthecentury7311]

Best 5 minutes I’ve ever spent

[@techlifeunity]

Wow, thanks!

[@annikebritz18]

thank you ..this vid helped me alot to make my first vid on tik tok xx

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@kymaliabrevett5400]

Thank you so much I like just downloaded Tik-Tok and I was having problems with the video and as soon as you told me what to do I understood it and it just put up my first video yay

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@ashleighmclauchlan7722]

Thank you so much I have never known how to make a musically with no hands number musically to go with so much better

[@haileycryan5344]

this is perfect and helps me understand better because I just got the app and I couldn't figure out how to post!!! I am so so so happy i saw this video!!!!!!

[@Scribbity]

Doing this to make my art process epicly

[@justaguyonearthh]

damn this tik tok of her cat is really gonna go viral

[@fatebrown389]

Me to my best friend: Lol why did you have Tiktok, it sucks. Also me:

[@FrugalFunMum]

Thank You! I downloaded Tik Tok as my daughter kept telling me about all these cool videos and now I'm addicted to Clean Tok LOL

[@techlifeunity]

Happy to help! "Clean Tok" is definitely addicting but also motivational!

[@celebrate1203]

Got a question? If I lay down my own vocal music video how do I go about on TikTok so that others worldwide who see my video can join in with the video im doing and add to it whether it be adding a instrument to it or backgroud vocals?

[@veronicaquintana94]

This video really helped

[@rhowell0317]

Thanks for the crash course. This is completely new to me!

[@AlyenasKitchen]

Thank you so much for this very helpful video! I just got a tik tok and now I need to figure out how to make fun posts for it!🌼🌷😊

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@LaurieSomma]

Thanks so much for this.I am getting on Tik Tok to grow my entreprenuer business and have fun.

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@erin-uv2cr]

i just got tik tok last night and this tutorial was great !! thank you :)!

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@erin-uv2cr]

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[@imdarkpanda]

My quarantine hobby as I know it🤣

[@lilyytplayz8717]

Helped me so much! Love it!💖💖💖

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@whitecrow1949]

This is a good intro. Now I want to learn how to have captions, include images from other sources (say I want to discuss a news item), and how to do special face effects (cartoons, mask, etc).

[@techlifeunity]

Check out our playlist of TikTok tutorials to learn more! kzbin.info/aero/PLk3xjyeTggSb9A6KwjOc-n0SqZITYO5PY

[@DrAdnan]

This is great for old timers like me

[@tianatt8602]

Lol this video became more useful than I thought it would be

[@lyba07]

Thankyou for your guideness

[@ruthgayden5244]

Thank you

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Your the best thank u so much for helping so I subribed❤️❤️❤️

[@techlifeunity]

Thanks!

[@user-rj7pf1vi1z]

Thank you so much this really helped me for the TickTock video I’m making tomorrow

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@zloli4179]

Thx I made it to the For You Page within my first hour in tik tok

[@jamesloopin9227]

Quarantine forced me to make a tik tok account because that’s how boring my life really is without “friends”.

[@tiffanykimani7159]

Am here because of Quarantine 😂

[@my.ka.]

All my friends use tiktok,they forced me to,so I will watched this to impress them,it worked,thx for the help!

[@duck3929]

Tank u so much dis help

[@hugoguerrero8578]

Beginners guide to making fun of people 2018

[@CliffordTheDudeist]

Very helpful! Thanks for this tutorial...

[@theotongson6164]

I never knew this day would happen. I feel like a boomer😂

[@tiktokaholic4693]

Thanks for helping people share their content in Tiktok. The world needs more talent exposed!

[@techlifeunity]

Thank you! We're happy to help

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Thank You So Mach It Helps Me ❤❤❤

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome Maryam!

[@mommyjazzdaniel3238]

Maryam Ta Mahy Much*

[@rm.gameraife574]

Ur Awesome and i did went to the right place

[@techlifeunity]

Thank you!

[@zettejohnson2323]

Thanks for the patient,clear instructions 🥰

[@techlifeunity]

You’re welcome 😊

[@yinkaoreoluwa9654]

Cheers, very helpful video. New update of tik tok is a bit different. I was late to the party. lol

[@erinblu8551]

Thanks for making this video easy, fast, accessible, and to the point!

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@flamypanther_xx1721]

Happy New Years!

[@paolaalcantaralobao1650]

Thank you for making a fast and easy to understand video!!!

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@ambreshrjkashyapambreshrjk4547]

tq so much .... now i knew that how to use this

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@grandmastermark4511]

now i know how to use tik tok thanks the video helped me

[@mihavargan3409]

That's for helping me 😊now I know how to do it 😊

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome, Miha!

[@nedwheeler8114]

Kylo Ren about to download tiktok: I know what I have to do but I don't have the strength to do it.

[@NterCept]

Got tiktok for bussin. This is becoming something more.

[@Dizycuh]

Quarantine got me downloading tiktok😭 I blame this on coronavirus

[@randomarmy8322]

Never tought i have to install tik tok and watch a video how to use it🙄... ....ONLY FOR BTS💜

[@lostpotato3945]

Same 😭😭😭 I am so clueless right now. For the sake of BTS I had to do it

[@Martin-ux8du]

I'am an army but it's not respekten in school just because I'am a boy.....

[@khalidnader4862]

Kim jung un is my fav member from bts

[@sarita17ful]

Melike Arslan screw BTS they are all mushroom hairs

[@sebiecama5007]

Ahh, here we go again

[@ozzy2340]

I need help lol, I learn the dances like a mirror basically, so when I film the video is flipped. Do I need to learnt the dance the opposite way or change something?

[@ghazalasohail769]

Finally i downloaded tiktok in july 2022. Now I'm here😁

[@techlifeunity]

We hope our tutorials help you learn the ropes! Check out our TikTok playlist for more tips & tricks: kzbin.info/aero/PLk3xjyeTggSb9A6KwjOc-n0SqZITYO5PY

[@kizzywinslet]

techboomers more like “ok boomer” i’m sorry i just can’t help it 🤪

[@vxnillax]

Thanks alot

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@vxnillax]

Techboomers THX

[@Fo4assaultriflefan92]

Some of om videos arent duetable. I alwayse enable duets but idk if its dependant on the front or back camera or if the video is cut or one take.

[@teenguyen7611]

quarantine really making me create ny 1st tiktok

[@darthmusturd9526]

Thank you for the trolling tutorial. Godalisinjail making trolls soon

[@jeslinelorenzo217]

Why my tiktok don't have a hold to shoot it only has tap to shoot..... Pls answer I really don't know what to do!!?!?!?

[@agme8045]

Jesline Lorenzo you can do both, like if you press once it will start filming like your regular camera, but if you press and hold and after a few seconds you stop it will film only the time you pressed

[@kingethan5476]

It’s the same thing boi

[@mdhamrihjsaman5742]

thank you

[@zhinixyt1134]

Thanks