How to repost your own video on TikTok

TikTok’s repost feature is widely used to share other creators’ content, but many users don’t realize that you can also repost your own videos. Reposting your videos is a great way to give older content new visibility, boost engagement, and reach audiences who may have missed it the first time.

Unlike duets, stitches, or re-uploads, a repost pushes your video back onto your followers’ “For You” and “Following” feeds without creating a duplicate on your profile. This guide breaks down how to repost your own TikTok video, why it matters, and what to avoid.

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Can You Repost Your Own TikTok Video?

Yes. TikTok allows you to repost your own content using the same feature you use to repost other creators’ videos. When you repost your own video, it appears to your followers as a refreshed post, helping boost visibility—especially if the original video is performing well or fits a current trend.

Why Repost Your Own Video on TikTok?

Reposting your own content is a powerful growth strategy. It helps:

Increase views on older videos
Reach new audiences who weren’t online when you first posted
Revive videos that are trending again
Boost engagement with minimal effort
Promote your most important or best-performing content

TikTok’s algorithm favors content that is consistently engaged with. Reposting helps keep a strong video in circulation.

How to Repost Your Own TikTok Video

Open the TikTok App

Unlock your phone and launch the TikTok app. Make sure you’re logged into the account that posted the original video.

Go to Your Profile

Tap Profile at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll through your videos to find the one you want to repost.

Select the Video

Tap to open the video. Wait for it to load fully to ensure that all sharing options appear.

Tap the Share Button

On the right-hand side of the video, tap the Share icon (a curved arrow).

This opens TikTok’s sharing menu.

Tap “Repost”

You’ll see a yellow Repost button at the top of the share menu.

Tap Repost.

TikTok will push the video back onto followers’ feeds. You can also add a short caption-like comment to your repost, explaining why you’re resharing it.

How to Repost Your Own Video If You Can’t See the Repost Button

Some users don’t see the repost option due to settings or app issues. If that’s the case, try the following:

Update TikTok

Go to your app store and install the latest update.

Enable the Repost Feature

TikTok sometimes hides the repost button if your settings restrict it.

To turn it on:

Go to Profile
Tap the three lines (menu)
Tap Settings and Privacy
Select Privacy
Scroll to Repost
Toggle Allow Repost ON

Use the “Share as New Video” Trick

If repost still doesn’t appear:

Open your video
Tap Share
Choose Save Video
Re-upload it as a new post

This is not an official repost, but it gives the video a fresh start.