How to tag someone on TikTok after posting

If you forgot to tag someone in your TikTok video before publishing it, you may be wondering: how do you tag someone on TikTok after posting? TikTok’s post-editing options can vary, and you may not always be able to add a new tag directly to an already-published video.

However, there are a few ways to mention someone after you’ve posted.

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Can You Tag Someone on TikTok After Posting?

Sometimes, but it depends on the editing features available on your account.

If TikTok gives you access to post-editing tools, you may be able to edit certain details of a published post. If you don’t see an option to add a mention, the easiest workaround is to mention the person in a comment.

Method 1: Mention Them in the Comments

This is the simplest option if your video is already posted.

Step 1: Open Your TikTok

Go to your Profile and open the video where you want to mention someone.

Step 2: Open the Comments

Tap the comment icon underneath the video.

Step 3: Type @

Start typing the @ symbol, followed by the person’s TikTok username.

Step 4: Select Their Account

TikTok should display matching accounts.

Tap the correct person from the suggestions.

Step 5: Post the Comment

Tap Post.

The person may receive a notification about the mention, depending on their notification and privacy settings.

Method 2: Use TikTok’s Edit Post Feature

Some accounts may have access to post-editing features that allow limited changes after a video has been published.

To check:

Open TikTok.
Go to Profile.
Open the video.
Tap the three dots or More options.
Look for Edit post.
Check whether TikTok provides an option to add or edit mentions.

If the option isn’t available, you won’t be able to add the tag directly through post editing.

TikTok’s available editing features can vary by account, region, app version, and post.

Method 3: Tag Them in a New Video

If you need the person’s name to appear as an actual mention associated with the video, another option is to create a new post.

You can:

Create a new TikTok.
Go to the posting screen.
Tap @ Mention.
Search for the person’s username.
Select their account.
Publish the new video.

This may be useful if the person is an important part of the content and you need a proper mention rather than a comment.

What If You Already Posted the Video?

You don’t necessarily need to delete it.

If your only goal is to notify someone, simply mention them in the comments.

For example:

@username Thanks for being part of this!

The mention can direct viewers to their TikTok profile.

Why Can’t I Add a Tag After Posting?

There are several possible reasons.

TikTok Doesn’t Offer the Feature

Not every account has the same post-editing options.

Your App Is Outdated

An older version of TikTok may not have the latest editing features.

The Feature Isn’t Available in Your Region

TikTok sometimes rolls out features gradually.

The Video Isn’t Eligible for Editing

Some posts may have limited editing options after publication.

What If the Person Can’t Be Mentioned?

If TikTok doesn’t let you tag the person, check their privacy settings.

Users can control who is allowed to mention or tag them.

You can also try:

Checking the username.
Updating TikTok.
Restarting the app.
Checking your internet connection.
Mentioning them in a comment instead.

Can You Edit the Caption to Add a Tag?

TikTok’s ability to edit captions after posting can vary. If your account has an Edit post option, check whether mentions can be added through it.

If you don’t have that option, you generally can’t simply reopen the original caption and add a new mention.