HOW TO MAKE TIKTOK ACCOUNTS

Among the major social media players, TikTok is making its way as the most popular social media app today. Known as the mobile destination of short videos, TikTok has gained a massive global user base of over 600 million users and counting. 

Like a mini version of YouTube, TikTok allows users to create, edit and share short videos with the world. With its wide range of funky filters, effects, and access to an extensive music library, TikTok has become an entertaining platform for teens and adults alike. From TikTok Trends, duets, cringe, react videos to educational and inspirational videos, the video creation facility offers users of all ages to express creativity and is a marketing haven for many businesses. 

If you plan on joining this popular video-sharing app, we have provided a guide just for you, from its features to how to make Tiktok accounts to its business advantages. Let’s dive into it.

TikTok and its Features

In today’s world, grabbing attention has become quite a challenge, and this is where TikTok takes the most advantage. TikTok is a video-sharing app that allows users to create videos of five to sixty seconds in length, perfect for this short-attention-span world of ours. Users have access to all sorts of in-app editing features such as filters, animations, and effects and an extensive music library to make videos more entertaining. Quick uploading of videos and easy integration with other social media apps such as Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat make it even more popular. Much like other social media apps, users can like, comment on posts and follow each other on TikTok. 

One of the most popular types of video is karaoke-like videos, where content creators lip-sync to background music. Trending Hashtags is another popular feature where users tag other users to perform specific challenges, such as Duet challenges. The presence of big-name celebrities and influencers makes this platform’s best use to gain user engagement with their creative video content. You don’t have to be a celebrity or a big shot to make a name on this popular; upload content and see how viral it goes. Even a cat or a dog can reach a massive follower base, and it’s as easy as that; all you need is good content.

A summary of all its basic and advanced features

• Video uploading
• Video editing 
• Rich filters, effects such as animations, stickers
• Sharing on other social media accounts
• Likes, comments, follow
• Real-time notifications
• Duets, reactions videos
• Hashtags
• Live video streaming feature
• Geo-location
• QR-code scanner

How to make a TikTok account in 3 ways? 

Want to get into the fun of using this popular video-sharing app? There are three ways to create a TikTok account; one is via a phone number, the second one uses an email address, and the third way is with any social media account. 

It is super simple. Here is how you can start:

Before getting started, you will need to download the TikTok app. It is available both on the App Store and Google Playstore.

Method 1: Create a new TikTok account using a phone number

Step 1: Open the TikTok app on your Phone. 

Step 2: At the bottom-right of the screen, you will find the profile button and click on it. You can tap anywhere else on the app.

Step 3: It will direct you to a sign-up page, where you have the option to create an account using your phone number, email, or other social media accounts. For this step, click on the phone number option.

Step 4: Before you proceed, TikTok will ask you to provide your birthdate. To set your birthdate, use the scroll wheel. TikTok ensures not to display the birthdate publically; it is as per the privacy policy of Tiktok. 

Step 5: Next step is where you input your valid phone number. Select the country code and enter your phone number on the number entry field. Tap on the red arrow to move to the next step.

Step 6: A verification menu will appear on the screen. Follow the instructions to verify your email address. 

Step 7: Once the account is verified, set a unique password and click on the confirm button. 

Method 2: Create a new TikTok account using an email address

Step 1: Open the TikTok app on your Phone. 

Step 2: At the bottom-right of the screen, you will find the profile button and click on it. You can tap anywhere else on the app.

Step 3: On the sign-up page, click on the email address option.

Step 4: Next step is to provide your birthdate details. Use the scroll wheel to set the birthdate. 

Step 5: Enter your email address. Tap on the red arrow to move to the next step.

Step 6: Once the account is verified, set a unique password and click on the confirm button. 

Method 3: Create a new TikTok account using social media accounts

Step 1: Open the TikTok app on your Phone. 

Step 2: Click on the profile button. 

Step 3: Once on the sign-up page, click on the sign-up with the ‘preferred social media accounts’ option. You have the option to sign up with Facebook, Google, and even Twitter accounts.

Step 4: Next step is to provide your birthdate details. Use the scroll wheel to set the birthdate. 

Step 5: TikTok will take your login information of the selected social media account as the username. You have the option to edit the username right away as per your preference or change it later from ‘Edit profile.’ 

For iOS users, a pop-up message will alert you that TikTok wants to access ‘xyz.com’ to sign in. ‘xyz’ means the social networking service you selected.

Step 6: Upon creating the username, click on the sign-up button. 

And that is it. You are ready to use your new TikTok account. Finish creating your account with other profile details.