How to Install TikTok

Last Updated: January 23, 2023

Using an Android

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Using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

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Q&A

TikTok is a highly popular video platform where you can record and share 15-second or 60-second videos on your mobile phone or tablet. This wikiHow will show you how to download and install TikTok from the Google Play Store (Android) and App Store (iOS).

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using an Android

1
Open the Google Play Store
. You'll find this app on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.
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Type TikTok into the search bar. You'll find the search bar along the top of the screen.
- App suggestions will appear below your search.
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3
Press
on your keyboard. If you're using a keyboard other than the built-in Gboard, you might have a different "Enter" key.
4
Tap TikTok - Make Your Day in the search results. This should be the first result in the list that's offered by TikTok Inc.
5
Tap Install. You'll see this button under the app's title and app icon, which looks like a stylized music note. The app will install and you'll find it on one of your home screens and/or in the app drawer.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

1
Open the App Store
. You'll find this app icon on one of your home screens or in a folder.
2
Tap the search tab
. You'll see this magnifying glass icon along the bottom of your screen.
3
Type TikTok into the search bar. You'll find this search bar at the top of your screen.
- App suggestions will appear below your search as you type.
4
Tap Search on your keyboard. This displays a list of search results.
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Tap TikTok - Make Your Day in the search results. It has the byline "Real People. Real Videos," and is offered by TikTok Inc.
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Tap Get. You'll see this blue button under the app's title and icon, which looks like a stylized music note.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to install TikTok. Depending on your security settings, you may need to use Touch ID, Face ID, or a PIN to complete the downloaded. Once the installation is finished, you'll then the app on one of your home screens.

Community Q&A

Question

How can I give feedback on TikTok?

Brooke

Community Answer

If you want to comment on a video, there'll be a "comments" box on the side of the video. If you can't comment there, the user may have disabled comments. If you want to send feedback privately to TikTok, check out this article to help.