How to use TikTok on a PC using a browser – Guide
For months, PC users have been struggling to access TikTok, with no easy solution available. But now, the app has finally released a desktop version, allowing users to access the popular platform without resorting to workarounds such as third-party apps or Android emulators.
TikTok has launched a PC version of its popular app, allowing users to access the same content and features as on mobile devices. However, the desktop layout may take some getting used to and some features are disabled. Despite this, it’s a great way for desktop users to get started with TikTok.
How to use the TikTok website
Now you can watch TikTok videos on your computer without downloading the app. Simply open any browser and type in ’tiktok.com’ to access the website’s landing page, where you can browse videos directly from your desktop.
Users can quickly access videos on the landing page without logging in, with popular regional content displayed first.
To access your TikTok account, click Login in the upper right corner of the web page. If you don’t have an account yet, you can sign up using the link at the bottom of the login page.
Once you log in, you’ll be taken to the home page.
You’ll find For You, Following, Suggested Accounts and Your Top Accounts on the left-hand side of the page.
TikTok’s For You tab offers personalized video recommendations based on your interests and the accounts you follow. The Following tab lets you view videos from people you already follow, while Suggested Accounts are users TikTok recommends for you to follow. Your Main Accounts are the creators with whom you regularly engage.
You can find the Upload Video, Notifications and Profile icons at the top of the page. The notification bar will keep you up-to-date with likes, comments, mentions and followers.
How to upload videos using the TikTok website
Users can upload videos to TikTok by logging into their account and clicking the cloud icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Clicking the cloud icon will take you to the upload page.
TikTok users are limited to uploading pre-edited videos, as the platform does not offer any built-in editing tools. To create content for the website, users must first edit their videos with an external app before uploading them.
Click the Select video to upload button to begin uploading your video. Only MP4 and WebM formats are accepted, with a resolution of 720 × 1280 or higher and a maximum length of 60 seconds.
After setting up your video, click the Post button to make it available for viewing. You can add a caption, choose a cover image and decide who can watch it. Additionally, you can allow users to comment, duet or sew your videos.
How to use TikTok on PC via BlueStacks
TikTok’s mobile app offers users the ability to edit videos before uploading, but this feature is not available on the desktop version. To access TikTok’s built-in editing tools, users must download an Android emulator on their PC or Mac.
BlueStacks, one of the top Android emulators, makes it possible to access the mobile version of TikTok on your computer.
Here it is how to start using BlueStacks:
BlueStacks is the go-to Android emulator for many users, thanks to its clean and easy-to-use interface. Available for both PC and Mac, the free software offers a convenient way to access Android apps on desktop devices.
Download BlueStacks to your PC or Mac. Simply download the .exe file and install it on your system.
BlueStacks now offers users the ability to download and use the popular social media app TikTok.
After downloading and launching BlueStacks, users are taken to a home page with an interface resembling that of a mobile device.
Head to the Game center tab on the home page and click Google Play Store in the Recommended for you section.
To use TikTok on BlueStacks, you must log in to Google Play. If you don’t have an account, create one.
To get TikTok on your device, simply search for it in Google Play and hit install.
TikTok is now available in the BlueStacks library.
With BlueStacks, you can now access TikTok on your PC. After downloading the app, simply log in and start using it just like you would on your mobile device. You’ll find the Discover and Inbox tabs at the bottom of the screen, allowing you to explore hashtags, sounds and users or view recent messages. Scrolling through your feed is easy with a trackpad or mouse.
To upload and edit a TikTok video using BlueStacks, open the emulator and import the video file into it. Then, go to the TikTok app and upload the video from BlueStacks. Finally, use TikTok’s built-in editing tools to crop, rotate, add stickers, effects, filters and more before setting your privacy settings.
How to use TikTok on Mac via BlueStacks
Installing TikTok on Mac requires extra steps to ensure it runs smoothly. To avoid crashing your computer, make sure to shut down other applications before installing the BlueStacks emulator.
To get BlueStacks running on a Mac, users can follow these simple steps.
Download the BlueStacks .dmg file to your system from their website.
To begin the installation process, double-click the BlueStacks installer dmg. file located in its designated folder.
To begin the installation process, double click the BlueStacks icon when the installer window appears.
If you’re installing the BlueStacks emulator on your Mac, you may encounter a system extension lock message. To proceed with the installation, open Security Preferences and click Allow.
Once you’ve installed the BlueStacks emulator, downloading TikTok on your PC is easy. To do so, you’ll need a Google Play account – if you don’t have one already, you’ll need to create one.
How to check TikTok analytics on desktop
Desktop users can now access their TikTok analytics without needing to use an emulator.
Visit TikTok’s website on your desktop and log in.
Log in and hover over the profile icon at the top of the screen to access your TikTok analytics data. A pop up will appear, from which you can click on the Analytics button.
Users will be taken to the review page.
Desktop users of TikTok can benefit from the ability to download analytics data to their device.
Final note
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