Looking for a way to share your favourite TikTok with your friends? The repost button is here to help! The repost button is an option that allows you to share videos uploaded by other users. The feature is quite similar to the repost option on Instagram and the retweet function on Twitter. TikTok has over the past months introduced new functions and features to increase user engagement on their app. These features increases the interaction between users and promotes the platform extensively.
Steps to Repost on TikTok
Reposting a TikTok is a very simple process. The feature allows users to share videos they enjoyed with their mutual connections. You will only be able repost videos on the “For You” feed. Users will be able to understand which of the TikToks have been reposted when scrolling through their feed.
Wondering how to repost that funny video on your For You page, here are a few simple steps to go about it:
- Go to your For You page
- Once you have finished viewing the video, a Repost button appears on the screen
- The app prompts you to Repost the video
- Click on the option to Repost the video
- You will also be able to add comments when you repost a TikTok!
Your friends and followers will see a message “@username Reposted this video” when they come across the TikTok you reposted on their For You page.
How do you remove your Repost?
Since reposting a TikTok is pretty easy, it would not be surprising if you shared a few videos by mistake. Removing a Repost is just as easy reposting a TikTok. All you have to do is go to the comments section of the TikTok you reposted and long press. The option to remove repost appears and you are good to go!
Reposting makes it possible to increase the audience of creators on the platform. It improves the opportunity to be recognised within the video making community. When you repost a TikTok, you boost the platform’s algorithm. One can turn of the Repost option as well, if necessary.
Things to Know When Reposting TikToks
When you repost a TikTok, it will not appear on your profile like Twitter. On the contrary, the repost will show up on the For You page of your friends and followers. You can also share TikToks to other platforms, including WhatsApp, Twitter, Reddit and Snapchat. This makes the app more exciting and interactive.
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