How To: Create A Video On TikTok

By Joseph-Albert Kuuire 2 Min Read

First question is: What’s TikTok?

Well, if you don’t know by now, TikTok is a popular social app and platform for making and sharing short videos.

If you’re seen TikTok videos and you want to create one of you’re own, here’s how to get started:

First, you have to download the app (available on iOS and Android) and create a TikTok account. After you’ve created your account, you can create or upload a video.

Create A Video

You can create a video on the TikTok app or upload videos from your phone to create a video by selecting the “+” button on the home page.

The camera view will open afterwards

Hold the Record button to start recording your video.

TikTok videos have a maximum length of 60 seconds


After recording your video, you can add filters or effects to your video to make it more engaging and entertaining. Some effects need to be set before you start the recording of your video.

You can also add music to your videos as well.

When you’re done, select the “Next” button.

You can add a description to the video and also set options including allowing comments on your video and automatically sharing to other social media platforms

When you’re ready, just click on the “Post” button and you’re done.

Congrats! You’ve officially uploaded your first TikTok video.

Joseph-Albert Kuuire is the creator, editor, and journalist at Tech Labari. Email: joseph@techlabari.com Twitter: @jakuuire
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