How to tag someone on TikTok

Recorded a video with a friend and want to give them due credit? Or do you want to address someone in a comment section of a video? All of this can be done by tagging TikTok users.

This article will walk you through tagging someone on different devices and answer additional questions about tagging on TikTok.

How to Tag Someone in TikTok on an iPhone or Android

There are many reasons why you would want to tag someone in a video. Maybe that person is in the video with you, or you got inspiration for your video from another user and want to tag them. In any case, the marking process is quite simple.

You can tag users in your images on social networks like Instagram. On TikTok, however, you cannot tag users directly in your videos. Alternatively, one way to tag someone in your TikTok video is to mention them in the video caption. People can click on someone's username to visit their account if you mention it in your video caption.

To tag someone in a TikTok on an iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Select the “+” icon.
   
2. Create a TikTok or upload a video.
   
3. Select "Next".
   
4. Press "Next" again.
   
5. Choose the “@Friends” option.
   
6. Select the person you want to tag by searching for them.
   
7. Publish the video.
   

Another way to tag someone on TikTok is to tag them in the comments section. Mentioning someone in the comments section can be done for several reasons:

• You want to reply to someone's comment, so you can tag them to be notified.
• You want to tag a friend in the comments section to share some thoughts on TikTok with them.
• You want to mention someone in the comments section in the hope that they respond to your comment.

Mentioning someone in a TikTok's comments is a simple process, and the steps on an iPhone are:

1. Launch the TikTok app.
   
2. Tap the video you want to comment on.
   
3. The chat bubble icon will open the comments section. It's on the right side of the screen; it is the third symbol from the top.
   
4. Tap "Say something nice." It's at the bottom of the screen.
   
5. Select "@"; it's in the far right corner of the "Say something nice" box.
   
6. Choose the name of the user you want to mention. You will be able to find the user on the list if you are friends with them. Alternatively, place the person's username in the search bar at the top of the screen, then tap their name in the search results.
   
7. Press "Submit" after typing your comment.
   

How to Tag Someone in TikTok on PC

Using TikTok on a PC was a difficult task for a while. Users had no choice but to use weird desktop software or Android emulators, but those days are over.

TikTok has officially created a TikTok PC application, which can be used directly from a web browser. The features are mostly the same as on the mobile apps. However, you will have to get used to the desktop interface, which can be a bit confusing at first. Some functions are also limited, but this is a great starting point.

Luckily, you can now upload and tag people to your TikToks from a desktop computer. The steps are:

1. Click on the “+” symbol.
2. Upload a video from your PC.
   
3. Press the “Next” button twice.
4. Select "@Friends" in the Caption tab.
   
5. Find the person you want to tag by searching for them.
   
6. Publish the video.
   

How to Tag Someone in TikTok on an iPad

Since iPads and iPhones use the same iOS operating system, TikTok apps are similar. So, the steps to tag someone in a TikTok using your iPad are very similar to using an iPhone.

1. Click on the “+” icon.
   
2. Create a TikTok or upload a video from your iPad.
   
3. Press "Next" twice.
   
4. Select "@Friends".
   
5. Find the person you want to identify.
   
6. Post the video to your account.
   

You can also tag users in the comments section. The steps to do this are:

1. Open the TikTok app.
   
2. Tap the video you want to comment on.
   
3. The comments section will open when you click on the chat bubble icon.
   
4. Tap the "Say something nice" button at the very bottom of the screen.
   
5. Click "@" in the far right corner of the "Say something nice" box.
   
6. Select the user whose name you want to mention.
   
7. Once you have finished entering your comment, press "Send".
   

Additional FAQs

What does it mean to tag someone on TikTok?

If you tag someone in the caption of your video, it means that person is somehow related to the making of your video. For example, the person appeared with you in the video or helped you make it.

Or maybe you just saw a video that person made and got inspired by it. In this case, tagging means you're giving them credit and letting people know where you got inspiration from. Tagging makes it easier for users to access their profile and view the original video.

If you tag someone in the comment section, that just means you mention them in the comment. You can mention someone if you want to reply to their comment or see the video and comments section. The tag can also be an invitation to comment on the video.

Why can't I tag someone on TikTok?

The inability to tag can occur due to your or someone else's privacy settings. You can adjust your setting to prevent someone who is not your friend from tagging you. If someone has it on and isn't your friend, you won't be able to tag them.

Another reason is that the user you wanted to tag deleted their account or blocked you. As a blocked user, you will not be able to access their profile under any circumstances.

Give credit where it's due

Tagging other people in your photos or videos is a great way to recognize or credit them on social media networks. If you forget to tag someone in the caption of your video, the best you can do is tag them in the comments section. Viewers will be able to discover the user's TikTok profile and view them.

Have you ever tagged anyone on TikTok? Do you think tagging is beneficial? Let us know in the comment section below!