TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 1 billion monthly active users. The app makes it easy to create and share short videos, leading to many viral trends. If you come across a TikTok video you really enjoy, you may want to share it with your own followers. Luckily, TikTok has a “repost” feature that lets you easily reshare videos.
Here is a guide on how to repost and share someone else’s TikTok videos:
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What is Reposting on TikTok?
- Reposting allows you to share someone else’s TikTok video to your own TikTok feed.
- It works similarly to a retweet on Twitter or a share on Facebook.
- The original creator’s username will still be displayed on the reposted video.
- Reposts appear in your followers’ For You feeds and help spread popular videos.
Benefits of Reposting TikTok Videos
There are several benefits to using the repost feature:
- Easily share videos you enjoy without having to download and reupload
- Credit original creators and help increase their reach
- Engage your audience with trending or viral content
- Potentially gain new followers who see your repost
- Requires less effort than creating original videos
How to Repost a TikTok Video
Reposting a video is simple:
- Open the TikTok app and find a video you want to share
- Tap the share arrow icon on the bottom right
- Select the yellow repost icon in the top row
- Optional: Add a comment about why you are sharing it
- Post the reposted video to your feed
Your followers will now see the original video shared to your profile!
Tips for Reposting
Here are some tips when reposting TikTok videos:
- Always credit the original creator in your caption
- Ask permission first if reposting private content
- Add value for your audience with context on why you are sharing
- Do not overwhelm your feed with too many reposts
- Make sure content aligns with your brand
In addition to reposting, you can also:
- Save a video to your camera roll to upload elsewhere
- Copy the link to paste in messages or emails
- Use TikTok’s integration with other social platforms like Instagram or Twitter to cross-post
Removing Reposts on TikTok
If you change your mind after reposting a video:
- Tap the share icon on the reposted video
- Select the “Remove repost” option
- The video will be deleted from your profile feed
Conclusion
TikTok’s repost feature makes it simple to reshare content you love while crediting original creators. Reposting popular TikTok videos can help increase engagement, reach new audiences, and save time creating original content.
Just be sure to always give credit, get permission when needed, and share content relevant to your brand and audience. Follow these tips for reposting and you’ll be on your way to TikTok success!
