If you want to mention a friend, creator, or another TikTok user in your video, you may be wondering: how do you tag someone in a TikTok video? TikTok allows you to mention other users in captions and, depending on the feature available on your account, tag people while creating or posting content.
Tagging someone can be useful when you’re collaborating, giving someone credit, or simply want to make sure they see your post. Here’s how to do it.
How to Tag Someone in a TikTok Video
Step 1: Open TikTok
Open the TikTok app and tap the + button at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2: Create or Upload Your Video
Record a new video or upload an existing video from your phone.
You can then add:
- Music
- Text
- Effects
- Filters
- Stickers
When you’re finished editing, tap Next.
Step 3: Go to the Posting Screen
You’ll see the screen where you can add your caption, hashtags, location, and other settings.
Look for the @ Mention option if it’s available.
Step 4: Select the Person
Tap @ Mention and search for the TikTok username of the person you want to tag.
Select their account from the search results.
Step 5: Post Your Video
Add your caption and any other information you want, then tap Post.
The person you mentioned may receive a notification that you’ve tagged them.
How to Tag Someone in a TikTok Caption
You can also mention someone directly in your caption.
When writing your caption:
- Type @.
- Start typing the person’s username.
- Select their account from the suggestions.
- Finish your caption.
- Post the video.
For example:
Thanks @username for helping with this video!
Make sure you select the person’s actual account from TikTok’s suggestions so the mention links to their profile.
How to Tag Someone in a TikTok Video After Recording
If you’re still editing your video before posting:
- Record or upload your video.
- Tap Next.
- Go to the posting screen.
- Tap @ Mention if available.
- Search for the person.
- Select their account.
- Publish the video.
The exact placement of the mention option can vary depending on your TikTok version.
Can You Tag Someone After Posting?
TikTok’s post-editing options can vary by account and feature availability. If you don’t have an option to add a mention after publishing, you may need to mention the person in a comment or create a new post with the correct tag.
If you simply forgot to tag someone, you don’t necessarily have to delete your video. You can comment on your own post and mention them there.
How to Mention Someone in a TikTok Comment
If your video is already posted, you can mention someone in the comments.
- Open your TikTok video.
- Tap the comment icon.
- Type @ followed by the person’s username.
- Select their account.
- Post the comment.
The person may receive a notification about the mention, depending on their notification and privacy settings.
Why Can’t I Tag Someone on TikTok?
If TikTok won’t let you mention someone, there may be several reasons.
Their Privacy Settings
The person may have restricted who can mention them.
Your Account Settings
Your own privacy settings can also affect mentions and interactions.
Incorrect Username
Make sure you’re selecting the correct account from TikTok’s suggestions.
Temporary TikTok Problem
An app glitch can sometimes prevent mentions from working correctly.
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