![]() ![]() The star icon on the right of the screen lets users opt to turn on the beauty filter, which smooths and brightens the subject's face. ![]() Users can select whether they want to record a 15-second or 60-second video clip on the lowest part of the screen, and can select either 3-second or 10-second self-timer option to get situated before recording. Unlike when making an Instagram story or a Snap, you don't need to hold down the record button throughout the video. The in-app recording feature is hands free, which is why dance videos flourish. User content that infringes on other users' copyrights may be taken down, per TikTok's Intellectual Property Policy (opens in a new tab), which is why you might see videos with no sound at all. Many of the songs that end up going viral on TikTok are copyrighted, and they're usually uploaded to the app's extensive sound library. (A user can upload their own sounds as long as it's their own.) You can also upload your own pre-edited videos, but using a sound or a popular song that's already in the app is the best way to avoid copyright strikes. TikTok's "Create" feature allows you to record and edit your videos in the app. Credit: screenshot via tiktok Creating your own videos You can view other videos that use certain sounds. Related Video: Is TikTok secretly a dating app? To get to the content that appeals to your niche interests, you'll have to either specifically search out the kind of content you like in the search bar under the "Discover" tab, or swipe through the For You Page and engage with the videos you enjoy. Your For You Page will probably be pretty generic for your first few days on the platform. The more you like, share, comment, or linger on a certain kind of TikTok video, the more of that content the app will show you. Now that you're an official TikTok user, let's go back to the For You Page.Īs you engage with the video clips on the page more, it'll shape to your interests over time. The app will assign you a generated username, such as user9876543, but you can change your username, profile photo, bio, and link your TikTok account to your other social accounts under "Edit Profile" in the "Me" tab. Once you create your account, you're on your way to becoming a TikTok influencer. You can connect your account to other social media accounts you might have. ![]() You can also link your account through Facebook, Apple, Google, Twitter, and Instagram. There, TikTok will prompt you to sign up with your phone or email. To make an account, go to the "Me" tab in the far bottom right corner of the screen. Until then, the landing page will just show you the most popular videos at the moment. You don't really need an account to use TikTok, but if you want to be able to mold your For You Page to start showing you content, well, for you, you'll have to make an account. The first thing you'll see when you open TikTok is its infamous For You Page. You can find the TikTok app on the App Store (opens in a new tab) and on Google Play (opens in a new tab). Here's a handy guide on how to use TikTok for anyone just getting started on the social media platform. ![]() But if you're getting your TikTok content as reposts of tweets on Instagram meme accounts, it might be time to go straight to the source and download the TikTok app yourself. OK, there are some very valid reasons to avoid using the app, including the extensive user data collection that nearly every social media app employs. ![]()
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