How to Post a Video on TikTok
Record or upload a video, edit it, choose its audience and review the final settings before posting on TikTok.
Tap the Create + button, record or upload a video, edit it, tap Next, review the post settings, then tap Post.
Before you start
Decide who should be able to see and interact with the video. Drafts stay on the device and may be lost if TikTok is removed or the account is moved to another device.
Follow the steps
Open the TikTok camera
Tap the Create + button at the bottom. Record a video, or tap Upload to choose a video from your device.
Record or upload your video. · Tap to enlarge Edit your video
Use the editing tools to trim the clip and add text, sounds, filters or other elements. Tap Next when the video is ready.
Edit the video, then tap Next. · Tap to enlarge Review the post settings
Add a title or description, choose who can view the post, and review comments and reuse settings. Tap Post only when you are ready to publish, or Drafts to keep it private on this device.
Review every setting before posting. · Tap to enlarge
A couple of useful details
Can I upload an existing video?
Yes. Open the Create screen and use Upload to choose a video from your device.
Can I save the video without publishing it?
Yes. Tap Drafts on the final post screen. TikTok says drafts are stored on the device and are not transferred between accounts.
Can I change who sees the post?
Yes. Review the audience option on the final post screen before publishing. Available choices can depend on the account and its privacy settings.
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