TikTok has exploded in popularity in recent years. According to TikTok Revenue and Usage Statistics (2023), TikTok had over 1 billion monthly active users as of September 2022, making it one of the most popular social media platforms in the world.
While most people create TikTok accounts using their phone numbers, it is possible to sign up without one. This guide will provide an overview of the steps to create a TikTok account using an email address instead.
Register with email address
To create a TikTok account without a phone number, you first need to register with an email address. Go to the TikTok website or mobile app and click “Sign up”. You’ll be prompted to enter your email address and create a password. Make sure to use a valid email that you have access to, as you’ll need to verify it later.
After entering your email and password, you’ll need to create a unique username. This will be your identity on TikTok. Next, enter your birthday which helps TikTok show you age-appropriate content. Make sure your birthday indicates you are 13 years or older, as that is the minimum age to use TikTok.
According to TikTok’s help center, each email address can only be associated with one TikTok account. So you cannot use the same email to make multiple accounts.
https://support.tiktok.com/en/log-in-troubleshoot/log-in/email-and-phone-number
Verify your email
After signing up for a new TikTok account, you will need to verify your email address to complete the registration process. TikTok will send a verification code to the email you provided during sign up.
Check your email inbox for this verification code from TikTok. It may arrive within a few minutes or up to an hour after registering your account. The email will be from TikTok and have the subject line “Your TikTok Verification Code”.
Open the email and copy the unique 6-digit verification code. Then go back to the TikTok app or website and enter this code when prompted. This will verify your email address with TikTok and complete the account registration.
Once your email is verified, your TikTok account will be fully set up. You can now start customizing your profile, finding accounts to follow, and interacting with content. Verifying your email is an important step to secure your new account and prevent spam or imposter accounts.
Strengthen account security
It’s important to take steps to strengthen the security of your new TikTok account. Here are some tips:
Add your full name to your account profile. This helps establish you as a real person on the platform. In the app, go to your profile and tap “Edit profile”. Add your first and last name if you haven’t already.
Enable two-factor authentication. This provides an extra layer of security by requiring both your password and a code from your phone to log in. Go to Settings > Privacy > Two-Factor Authentication. Tap “Turn on” and follow the prompts.
Carefully choose who you share your login info with. Never share your password. If you want someone else to manage your account, use the “Invite editors” feature in Settings instead of sharing your login.
Turn on login notifications. You’ll get an alert anytime someone logs into your account on a new device. Go to Settings > Privacy > Login notification to enable this.
Strengthening the security of your new account helps prevent unauthorized access and protects your account as it grows.
Customize profile
Once you’ve created your TikTok account, it’s time to customize your profile and make it your own. Here are some tips for personalizing your profile:
Add profile photo and bio
Your profile photo is one of the first things people will see, so choose a nice clear photo of yourself. You can also add a short bio to share basic info about yourself or what you plan to post. Get creative and give viewers a taste of your personality!
Make choices for account settings like private vs public
TikTok gives you options for having a private or public account. With a private account, only people you approve can see your videos. A public account means anyone can view your profile and content. Think about your comfort level and intended audience. You can change these settings at any time.
Customizing your profile is a key step to establishing your presence on TikTok. Take your time to create a profile that reflects who you are and shows off your style.
Follow other accounts
One of the best ways to customize your TikTok experience is by following other accounts that interest you. Here are some tips for finding accounts to follow:
Search for friends, celebrities, creators – Use the search bar to look up people you know, your favorite celebrities, comedians, artists, or other creators. Seeing their videos in your For You feed is a great way to stay connected.
Follow hashtags and sounds you like – Discover new content by searching for relevant hashtags or viral sounds. When you follow a hashtag or sound, you’ll see more videos using them. It’s a great way to find creators that match your interests.
Following accounts and hashtags ensures your For You page is filled with engaging content. Take some time to search for and follow things you love. The more accounts you follow, the more personalized your experience will become.
Interact with content
Once you start exploring TikTok, you’ll likely come across videos that you love or find entertaining. Interacting with content is a great way to participate in the TikTok community. Here are some tips for interacting:
Like, comment, duet, and stitch videos you enjoy
If you see a video you like, tap the heart icon to like it. Liking videos will make that creator feel appreciated and helps promote their content to a wider audience. Leaving a positive comment is another great way to show support. If you want to respond to a video creatively, you can tap the share button and select “duet” to record a reaction video side-by-side. Choosing “stitch” allows you to embed part of someone else’s video into your own creation.
Build connections in the TikTok community
Engaging with other users by liking, commenting, and sharing helps you make connections on TikTok. Follow accounts you find interesting to keep up with their latest content. Checking back on videos you’ve interacted with can lead to reciprocal likes, follows, and comments. Over time, regularly engaging thoughtfully with content that resonates with you is a great way to become part of the TikTok community.
Create your own content
You can create your own unique content on TikTok to share with your new followers and the broader TikTok community. Here are some tips to get started:
Shoot videos directly in the app
TikTok’s camera allows you to shoot vertical videos up to 60 seconds. Get creative with skits, dances, lip syncs, comedy bits and more. Use the built-in effects and tools to enhance your videos.
Go live and engage your followers
Broadcast live videos to connect with your followers in real time. You can go live with another user in a duet or invite followers to join you live. Use Q&As, live performances and behind-the-scenes footage to create engaging live content.
Upload videos from your camera roll
You can also upload pre-recorded videos from your camera roll. This allows you to upload edited videos, longer videos, and content shot horizontally that can be cropped to vertical for TikTok.
Use effects, filters, text and sounds
Personalize your videos with TikTok’s library of effects, filters, text tools, and sound options. Add music, stickers, fun AR effects and more to make your content visually compelling.
Analyze Performance
After creating a TikTok account and posting some videos, it’s important to analyze your performance to see what’s working well and where there’s room for improvement. TikTok provides useful analytics within your profile that you can check to evaluate your growth and engagement over time.
Go to your profile and tap on the icon that looks like a bar graph. This will show you data like your top videos, follower growth, and likes and comments. Pay attention to which videos get the most views and engagement as this can help you identify the types of content your audience responds to best.
You can also see more detailed analytics by tapping on individual videos. This allows you to break down views, likes, comments, shares, etc. See when your viewers drop off and what parts of the video are rewatched to optimize your future content.
A good strategy is to A/B test different types of TikToks to see what resonates most with your audience. Try different video formats, sounds, captions, effects, etc. and track the performance of each one. Over time, you’ll get a better sense of what works and can cater your content more towards your followers’ preferences.
Analyzing your TikTok analytics and experimenting with different content types will help you gain more followers, views, and engagement. Pay close attention to what performs well so you can consistently produce content that connects with your audience.
Safety and privacy
When using TikTok, it’s important to take steps to protect your safety and privacy. Here are some tips:
Control comments, duets, messages
You can control who can comment on or duet your videos, as well as who can send you direct messages. Go to your settings to update these preferences and limit interactions to people you know and trust.
Report inappropriate content
If you see inappropriate, dangerous or abusive content, report it immediately. Tapping the share icon on a video allows you to report it if needed.
Be mindful of what you share
Avoid oversharing personal information like your location, school, phone number or other details that could identify you. Also be thoughtful about what you record and post to protect your privacy.
