Since its inception, TikTok has become one of the public’s favorite networks. However, there are many users who seek to create their own profile within the platform, but do not know its functions or how to use it. Therefore, the following post explains in detail how to do it, both from the PC, and through the cell phone ( Android or iOS ) and, in the same way, the various tools that this fun application has.
In this sense, the first thing you should take into account to use TikTok on your mobile is downloading the app from the official store that corresponds to the Operating System of your Smartphone. However, if for some reason you prefer to create a profile and use the application from your computer, you can also do so from its official website or by downloading the desktop version. Learn everything you need about it, below.
From the cellphone
Given the functionality of this application, the best way to use it is from the cell phone, so this will be the first alternative in this post. Now, it is important to clarify that, regardless of the type of Operating System you use on your mobile, the functions, tools or features of TikTok are exactly the same.
With this clear, the first step will be to download the app from theApp Store orGoogle Play, as the case may be. Then, you must create a profile within the platform using your email or phone number. Similarly, you can log in using any of your other accounts: Google or Facebook.
Upload videos
This is probably the most important reason behind any account on TikTok, being able to upload your own content and thereby increase the number of followers of your profile. Well, it is something very easy to do, you just have to click on the button with the “+” icon, located in the center of the screen, in the lower toolbar. Doing so will activate the device’s camera along with a set of options or buttons:
Upload : Located on the right side of the camera button, it allows you to upload files that are already in your gallery.
Effects : It’s on the left side of the camera button. Clicking on this tool displays the library of effects that TikTok has to record videos.
Time: With this tool you set the camera timer to make your videos, you can change it from 3 seconds to 10 seconds and vice versa.
Filters: It is an option similar to that of the effects, by clicking on it you will open the menu of filters available in the application, to use them in your videos.
Beauty: Activate the camera’s beauty filter.
Speed: Increase or decrease the recording speed on TikTok.
Rotate: Used to switch from the rear camera to the front camera or vice versa, on devices where it is possible.
Sounds: This tool grants access to the gallery of sounds available on TikTok.
Share videos
Sharing TikTok videos on WhatsApp, Facebook or any other social network is a very common task among users. To do this you must press the arrow icon, located on the right side of the screen. Later you will have to select the platform on which you want to publish the URL or, if you prefer, save it on the device.
Other functions or features
In addition to the tools mentioned above, which are the most used by users, there are other functions or features of TikTok. Such as: I like, comment, visit the profile and know what sound or music was used. Each of these options is in the right side menu and its function is very simple.
Give Like: It is represented by the icon of a heart and allows you to “like” the video that is displayed on the screen.
Comment: With this button you can comment on the video of the user in question and leave any message you want.
Visit the profile: By clicking on this button you will be taken to the profile of the user who owns the video you are watching. There you can follow him and view all his publications made on TikTok.
Know what music or sound was used: When the video begins to play, you can look at its description, the name of the sound or music used for the recording.
From the computer
In the case of using TikTok on the computer, you must bear in mind that the function of recording videos is not available. However, you can load your files from the computer memory if they are stored there. Now, in order to use this application on your computer without the need for an emulator, you must enter your account from the website or download the desktop version. Which is available in theofficial platform.
The latter installs quickly, as it is a kind of link or direct access on the desktop of the PC. In it you can upload content, share, comment, give “Like” and explore the TikTok home, just as you would in the mobile app, as long as you log in to your account. However, you must bear in mind that, in order to download videos from this variant of the application, you need to resort to external tools, such asSSSTik.io.
It is worth mentioning that this application is very intuitive, so using TikTok on your computer will not be a difficult task for you. In the same way, keep in mind the present limitations, as it is a desktop version.
As you have seen throughout the post, TikTok is a very versatile platform, since it can be used on the cell phone or on the computer with the same number of functions. However, its use or application will depend on the availability of either of the two teams.
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