Learning how to share TikTok videos is something that can benefit you in two ways. Firstly, you may wish to share a TikTok video you find with your own friends and followers. Either via the TikTok app itself or via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or elsewhere. When you come across something epic on TikTok, often the first thing you want to do is share it with the world.
Secondly, motivating others to share your TikTok videos is something you should be doing. Sharing holds the key to going viral on TikTok and should therefore be encouraged. Getting people to share your content with their friends and followers on TikTok can work wonders. So too, can convince them to share your videos on their other social media accounts.
Either way, there are two methods by which you can share a TikTok video:
- You can share it directly via your preferred platforms
- You can download it and upload it (or send it) elsewhere
In both instances, each and every share boosts the viral potential of your content. Or at least, it ensures it reaches far more people than it otherwise would. Use CTAs, ask people to share your content, and be sure to share their content to set a good example. Other than this, it’s simply a case of knowing how to share TikTok videos using the two methods available.
How to Share TikTok Videos to Social Media Platforms?
The first of the sharing options is that which allows you to share via other social media platforms. This is only possible with public TikTok videos – private videos cannot be shared for obvious reasons.
Sharing on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat can result in priceless exposure. Best of all, sharing videos this way for the benefit of the creator really couldn’t be easier:
Step 1: Open the TikTok app and “Log In” using your normal credentials.
Step 2: Find the video that you would like to share and click on it.
Step 3: Look for the “Share Icon” on the screen, which is usually on the right-hand side of the video towards the bottom.
Step 4: Depending on the most popular method by which the video has been shared to date, you’ll see the corresponding icon (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Step 5: You’ll also be able to choose from a selection of sharing options, from Snapchat to WhatsApp to Tumblr and more.
Step 6: If you don’t see the sharing method you want, select the “Other” option to see another list of options.
Step 7: Upon clicking your preferred sharing option, you’ll be transferred to the social media platform in question.
Step 8: You’ll then have the opportunity to edit the video and add text (such as a description) before posting it.
Your chosen video will then be showcased on the selected platform, promoting it to your followers and showcasing it to a much bigger audience.
How to Download TikTok Videos?
The alternative option is to download videos to upload elsewhere. Or perhaps, download videos and send the files directly to your friends and followers. This method is just as easy, though again, it will only work with videos that have been authorized for download by the creator.
In which case, this is how the whole thing works:
Step 1: Open your TikTok app and “Log In” to your account in the normal way.
Step 2: Find the video you would like to share and click on it.
Step 3: Look for the “Share Icon” on the screen, which is usually on the right-hand side of the video towards the bottom.
Step 4: Along with the options to share the video to social media, you will also see the “Save Video” option.
Step 5: Choose this option, and you will be prompted (usually) to specify a save location on your device. Otherwise, it will automatically be saved to “Downloads.”
Step 6: A progress bar will appear indicating how long it will take for the download to complete
Once the video has finished downloading, you will have a copy of it on your device to use in any way you like. You can then upload it in the normal way or send it to your friends and followers by way of your preferred method.
Final Thoughts
When you share videos on TikTok, you do more than simply entertain your friends and followers. Sharing plays the most important role in determining the viral potential of content on TikTok. On the platform itself, sharing content with other people is great for boosting exposure.
But when you share TikTok videos externally, you present them to an even bigger audience of potential viewers. As a publisher, leveraging all of your social accounts to promote your own content is essential.
At the same time, you should also be doing everything you can to promote and recommend the content of other publishers. This is, after all, where embracing the ‘social’ aspect of social media makes all the difference.
