TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 1 billion monthly active users. Its short-form video format makes it easy for users to create and share entertaining video content. An important TikTok feature is the ability to tag other users in your videos or comments. This article will explain what tagging means on TikTok, the benefits, and step-by-step instructions for tagging other TikTok users.
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What Does Tagging Someone on TikTok Mean?
Tagging someone on TikTok means mentioning another user in your video or comment by using the “@” symbol followed by their username. For example, “@tiktok” would tag the official TikTok account.
When you tag another user, it creates a link to their TikTok profile and notifies them of the tag. The tagged video or comment will also show up on that user’s profile under the “Tags” section.
Benefits of Tagging Other Users on TikTok
There are several benefits to tagging other TikTok users:
- Increased visibility: Tagging a more popular account can help expose your content to their larger following. Their fans may check out your profile and videos.
- Credit collaborators: If you collaborated with another user, tagging them gives them credit.
- Notify friends: You can tag friends to share a video you think they would enjoy or relate to.
- Spark engagement: Tagging can prompt the user to reply to your comment or make a video response.
- Join in trends: Tagging accounts related to a popular hashtag challenge calls on them to participate.
How to Tag Someone in a TikTok Video
Tagging in a TikTok video caption is a handy way to link to relevant profiles without cluttering up your caption text. Here are the steps:
- Tap the “+” icon to upload or record a new video
- After editing the video, tap “Next”
- Select “Add profile tags” under the caption field
- Type “@” and select the username you want to tag
- The tagged account’s profile picture will appear – tap it to confirm
- Repeat Step 4-5 to keep tagging users
- Post your TikTok video
The tagged profiles’ icons will appear at the bottom of your posted video, linking to their profiles.
How to Tag Someone in a TikTok Comment
You can also tag TikTok users in video comments to mention them in a discussion or catch their attention. Here’s how:
- Open the TikTok video and tap the comment bar at the bottom
- Type “@” and select the username you want to mention
- The tagged account will appear highlighted in your comment
- Tap “Post” to publish your comment
The tagged user will receive a notification that they were mentioned in a comment, even if they don’t follow you.
Tips for Tagging Users on TikTok
Here are some top tips for effectively tagging other accounts on TikTok:
- Tag up to 4 profiles per video. Tagging too many accounts can appear spammy.
- Add relevant context. Simply tagging huge accounts like @tiktok without context typically does not lead to engagement.
- Tag in moderation. Avoid tagging the same accounts in every video as this loses meaning and effectiveness.
- Respect privacy settings. You cannot tag a user that has disabled tagging permissions in their privacy settings.
- Tag thoughtfully. Only tag friends or accounts truly related to the content to avoid irritating unrelated profiles.
Why Can’t I Tag Someone on TikTok?
If someone’s profile doesn’t appear as an option when you try to tag them in TikTok, here are some possible reasons:
- Restricted their profile: They changed their privacy settings to limit tagging.
- Blocked you: If they have blocked you, you can no longer tag them.
- New user: Brand new profiles take a bit of time before they can be tagged by others.
- Banned account: Deactivated or banned accounts obviously can’t be tagged.
- Typo: Double check you spelled their exact username correctly.
- App issues: Temporary glitches in the app could also prevent tagging.
If none of those explanations apply and you still can’t tag a user, try closing and reopening the TikTok app to refresh it.
Conclusion
Tagging is an integral social feature on TikTok that lets you connect with other creators, share videos, notify friends, and engage with your audience. Use tags thoughtfully and strategically to grow your account and collaborations on TikTok. Pay attention to accounts’ privacy settings and user preferences to avoid irritating anyone with unwelcome tagging.
