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    2 min read 7 stepsApril 2, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Use TikTok

    Browse, create, and share short videos on the most popular social media platform.

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    Category
    Social Media
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    7
    Topics covered
    tiktok
    social-media
    video
    entertainment

    In this guide (7 steps):

    1. 1.Download and sign up
    2. 2.Browse the For You page
    3. 3.Follow creators
    4. 4.Create a video
    5. 5.Privacy settings
    6. 6.TikTok for learning
    7. 7.Screen time management
    1

    Download and sign up

    ~15s
    Get TikTok from your app store. Sign up with your email, phone, or Google/Apple account. You can browse without an account, but you need one to like, comment, and create videos.
    2

    Browse the For You page

    ~15s
    The main feed shows recommended videos. Scroll. TikTok learns what you like and shows you more of it. Swipe up for the next video. Tap the heart to like, speech bubble to comment.
    3

    Follow creators

    ~15s
    Tap a creator's profile picture to visit their page. Tap Follow. Their new videos appear in your Following feed. Follow topics you enjoy: cooking, gardening, history, pets, news.
    4

    Create a video

    ~15s
    Tap the + button at the bottom. Record by holding the red button (up to 10 minutes). Add text, music, filters, and effects. Write a caption. Tap Post. Your video is live.
    5

    Privacy settings

    ~15s
    Settings > Privacy. Set your account to Private if you want to control who sees your videos. Limit who can comment, duet, or stitch your videos. Disable message requests from strangers.
    6

    TikTok for learning

    ~15s
    TikTok isn't just entertainment. Search for #LearnOnTikTok for educational content. Cooking tutorials, home repairs, history lessons, language learning, and tech tips are hugely popular.
    7

    Screen time management

    ~15s
    Settings > Digital Wellbeing. Set a daily screen time limit. TikTok notifies you when you've reached it. The algorithm is designed to keep you scrolling — time limits help.

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