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Have you recorded a video with a friend and want to give them proper credit? Or do you want to address someone in the comments section of a video? All of this can be done by tagging TikTok users.
This article will walk you through the process of tagging someone on different devices and answer additional questions about how to tag on TikTok.
How to tag someone on TikTok on an iPhone or Android
There are many reasons why you would want to tag someone in a video. Maybe that person is in the video with you, or you received inspiration for your video from another user and want to tag them. Either way, the labeling process is pretty simple.
You can tag users in your images on social networks like Instagram. On TikTok, however, you can’t tag users directly in your videos. Alternatively, one way to tag someone in your TikTok video is to mention them in the video title. People can click on someone’s username to visit their account if you mention them in the title of your video.
To tag someone in a TikTok on an iPhone, follow these steps:
- Select the “+” icon.
- Make a TikTok or upload a video.
- Select “Next.”
- Tap “Next” once more.
- Choose the “@Friends” option.
- Select the person you want to tag by searching for them.
- Publish the video.
Another way to tag someone on TikTok is to tag them in the comments section. You can mention someone in the comments section for several reasons:
- You want to reply to someone’s comment, so you can tag them to receive a notification.
- You want to tag a friend in the comments section to share some ideas about TikTok with them.
- You want to mention someone in the comments section in hopes that they will respond to your comment.
Mentioning someone in the comments of a TikTok is a simple process, and the steps on an iPhone are:
- Launch the TikTok app.
- Tap the video you want to leave a comment on.
- The chat bubble icon will open the comments section. It’s on the right side of the screen; It is the third symbol from the top.
- Tap “Say something nice.” It can be found at the bottom of the screen.
- Select “@”; is in the right corner of the “Say something nice” box.
- Choose the name of the user you want to mention. You can find the user in the list if you are friends with them. Otherwise, put the person’s username in the search bar at the top of the screen and then tap their name in the search results.
- Press “Submit” after writing your comment.
How to tag someone on TikTok on PC
Using TikTok on PC was a difficult task for some time. Users had no choice but to use some desktop software or Android emulators, but that era is long gone.
TikTok has officially created a TikTok app for PC, which can be used directly from a web browser. The functions are practically the same as in mobile applications. However, you will have to get used to the desktop interface, which can be a little disconcerting at first. Some features are also limited, but it’s a wonderful starting point.
Fortunately, you can now upload and tag people to your TikToks from a desktop computer. The steps are:
- Click on the “+” symbol.
- Upload a video from your PC.
- Press the “Next” button twice.
- Select “@Friends” in the subtitles tab.
- Find the person you want to tag by searching for them.
- Publish the video.
How to tag someone on TikTok on an iPad
Since iPads and iPhones use the same iOS operating system, the TikTok apps are similar. So the steps to tag someone in a TikTok using your iPad are very similar to using an iPhone.
- Click the “+” icon.
- Create a TikTok or upload a video from your iPad.
- Tap “Next” twice.
- Select friends.”
- Find the person you want to tag.
- Post the video to your account.
You can also tag users in the comments section. The steps to do it are:
- Open the TikTok app.
- Tap the video you want to leave a comment on.
- The comments section will open when you click the chat bubble icon.
- Press the “Say something nice” button at the bottom of the screen.
- Click “@” in the right corner of the “Say something nice” box.
- Select the user whose name you want to mention.
- Once you’re done entering your comment, tap “Submit.”
Additional FAQs
What does it mean to tag someone on TikTok?
If you tag someone in the title of your video, it means that the person is somehow related to the making of your video. For example, the person appeared in the video with you or helped you make it.
Or maybe you just watched a video that person made and it inspired you. In this case, tagging means giving them credit and letting people know where you got your inspiration from. Tagging makes it easier for users to access your profile and view the original video.
If you tag someone in the comments section, it simply means that you are mentioning them in the comment. You can mention someone if you want to reply to their comment or view the video and comments section. Tagging could also be an invitation for people to comment on the video.
Why can’t I tag someone on TikTok?
Not being able to tag may be due to your or someone’s privacy settings. You can adjust your settings to prevent anyone other than your friend from tagging you. If someone has this enabled and is not your friend, you will not be able to tag them.
Another reason is that the user you wanted to tag deleted their account or blocked you. As a blocked user, you will not be able to access their profile in any way.
Give credit where credit is due
Tagging other people in your photos or videos is a great way to recognize them or give them credit on social media. If you forget to tag someone in the title of your video, the best thing you can do is tag them in the comments section. Viewers will be able to discover the user’s TikTok profile and consult it.
Have you ever tagged someone on TikTok? Do you think labeling is beneficial? Let us know in the comments section below!
