We're going to show you the basics of using TikTok,
such as how to navigate the homepage,
view and create videos,
add sound and effects,
and create duets and reaction videos.
Use the clickable sections below
to skip to different parts of this tutorial.
The first thing you'll see upon opening the TikTok app
is a feed of videos.
Swipe up to continue through your feed
and see more content.
The TikTok homepage is split into two sections.
"Following" allows you to see videos
from users you follow,
and "For You," which shows popular videos
from across TikTok
and videos that the app predicts you will enjoy
based on your viewing behavior.
Swipe left and right to switch between the feeds.
You'll know which feed you're on
because the title will be bold.
Tap the magnifying glass at the bottom here
to find what's trending.
This is where the latest viral trends are found.
Tap the message tab here to go to your inbox,
where you'll find notifications of followers,
mentions, likes and comments on your videos,
and notifications about people you follow.
You can also access direct messages with users here.
Tap this tab to find your personal TikTok profile,
where you can also edit your profile and bio.
Here is your TikTok code.
The barcode is something you can show other users
and have them follow you with one tap.
To create a TikTok video,
press on the plus sign icon in the menu bar.
Doing so will open up your camera
and all of the features available to use within your video.
TikTok videos can go up to three minutes in length.
You can slow down or speed up your video, add effects,
and record and stitch together multiple clips.
Tap "Sounds" here to add music to your video.
TikTok has a vast library to find music.
Click on the track you want to add to your video.
Tap the "Volume" tab here
to adjust the volume of your music and original audio.
Once you create your video,
there are even more effects at your disposal.
You can trim your video as you want,
add transition effects for between video clips,
and add stickers and text.
Click the arrow here to go to the post screen.
You can add hashtags and friend mentions
and also choose whether you want the post to be public,
private, or visible to friends only.
Click "Post" to post your video.
If you want to see more information
about the account that posted each video,
you can either click on the username
or this icon to follow the user.
You can also swipe to the left on the video
to pull up the account's profile page.
Clicking on a username
will bring you to the account profile page.
Here, you're able to view
all the videos posted by the user in a single feed
and check out the user's other social accounts.
In order to create a duet or reaction video,
click on the arrow that appears on any TikTok video.
If the user has enabled duets and reaction videos,
you'll find the options in the menu that pops up.
Duet allows users to add to already existing videos
and add their own commentary and effects.