A TikTok username is the unique handle that identifies a user’s account on the platform. It appears right next to a user’s display name and allows other users to directly navigate to their profile page. Some reasons why you may want to find someone else’s TikTok username include:
- To view more content from a creator you discovered
- To connect with friends and family who use TikTok
- To collaborate with another content creator
- To find context for a video you saw reposted elsewhere
- To identify the originator of a viral TikTok trend or meme
Knowing someone’s exact TikTok username makes it easy to locate their account, view their videos, like their content, and potentially interact with them on the platform. That’s why finding the username can be the first step to connecting with another user on TikTok.
Search on TikTok
One of the easiest ways to find someone’s TikTok username is by using the built-in search feature on the app. According to TikTok’s Help Center, you can search for specific users by tapping the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen. From there, type the person’s full name or exact username into the search bar. TikTok will display a list of matching accounts.
The search function allows you to look up TikTok users by their name or handle. Just make sure to enter the exact username, as searching a partial name may not always bring up the account you’re looking for. TikTok’s search is case-insensitive, so you don’t need to worry about capitalization when typing in a name.
Check Comments
One way to try to find someone’s TikTok username is to check the comments on videos they have interacted with. If the person has commented on or replied to someone else’s video, their comment may reveal their username.
To do this, search for keywords related to videos you know the person has commented on. For example, if you remember them commenting on a cooking video, search “cooking video site:tiktok.com” on Google.
Scan through the video comments looking for ones that match the writing style or profile photo of the person you are trying to find. If you find comments that look like they could be from that user, their TikTok username will be displayed.
However, this method only works if the person has publicly commented on videos. If they mainly just like or view TikTok videos without commenting, searching comments will not reveal their username.
Use Friends List
One way to try finding someone’s TikTok username is by checking the friends list of other users you know. On TikTok, you can see who a user is following by going to their profile and tapping on “Following” under their bio. This will show a list of all the accounts that user follows.
If you suspect the person you’re searching for is friends with or follows another TikTok user, check that user’s following list. Scroll through and see if the account you’re looking for appears there. If it does, you can now click on their profile to view their username and bio info.
The advantage of this method is that you can quickly scan through potentially hundreds of usernames of people your target follows. The downside is that it only works if you already know of another account connected to the person. Additionally, some users keep their friends lists private, so you may not be able to view who they follow.
Check Tagged Videos
One way to find someone’s TikTok username is to check videos they have been tagged in by other creators. When a user is tagged in a video on TikTok, that video will show up on their profile under the “Videos you’re tagged in” section. To find these videos:
1. Search for the username you know belongs to the person you are trying to identify. This will bring up their profile if it exists.
2. Scroll down on their profile and look for the “Videos you’re tagged in” section. If they have been tagged by others, you will find videos here with the username you are searching for tagged.
3. Click on any of these videos to see the username of the person who created and tagged the video. This can help you confirm the identity of the user you are searching for if you recognize them in the video.
4. You can also search directly for the user’s name in the TikTok search bar to try to find videos they are tagged in. Use searches like “[Name] TikTok” or “#[Name]”.
The advantage of this method is you can visually confirm the identity of the user through the tagged videos. The drawback is that if the user has a private account or has never been tagged by others, it may not work.
For more information, see TikTok’s guide on finding videos someone was tagged in.
Use Reverse Image Search
If you have a profile picture of the person you’re trying to find on TikTok, you can try using reverse image search to identify them. Tools like Google Images allow you to upload any image and search the web for matching or similar photos. This can help track down where else that profile picture appears online, potentially leading back to the associated TikTok account.
To use Google Images for a reverse image search:
- Go to images.google.com
- Click on the camera icon in the search bar to upload the profile photo
- Google will scan the web and show you any matching images it finds
- Look through the results for social media profiles, usernames, or other clues that could identify the person
Reverse image search casts a wide net across the internet to source an image and can be a powerful way to connect a profile photo back to someone’s identity or social media presence. While not foolproof, it provides another avenue to uncover a mystery TikTok user when you only have their photo to go on.
Source: https://www.supereasy.com/find-tiktok-user-by-picture/
Check Bio Links
One way to find someone’s TikTok username is to check the bio section of their other social media profiles for links. Many people include links to their other accounts in Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook bios.
To find someone’s TikTok this way, first identify one of their other social media profiles that you do know about. Navigate to their profile page and scroll down to view their bio section. Carefully look for any links included in the text. TikTok profile links are formatted as “https://www.tiktok.com/@username”. If you find a TikTok url, you can click it to open up their TikTok profile and view their username.
For example, if you know someone’s Instagram handle but not their TikTok, go to their Instagram profile and check their bio for any TikTok url links. This is one of the easiest ways to cross-reference and find someone’s other social media accounts.
Use Third-Party Tools
If you can’t find the user’s username through TikTok’s built-in search, your best option is to use third-party lookup tools specifically designed for finding TikTok users. Sites like TikTok Lookup allow you to search by the user’s name or handle. After entering the info, it will show the corresponding TikTok profile(s) and username(s).
The benefit of tools like TikTok Lookup is that they crawl TikTok profiles outside of the main app/site. This means you may be able to uncover usernames that you can’t locate using TikTok’s own search function. These third-party sites maintain their own databases of TikTok users which tend to be more comprehensive.
Just keep in mind that the information on these sites may not be fully up-to-date compared to TikTok. But they remain a solid option for searching by partial names, alternate spellings, etc. when you’ve exhausted other avenues.
Contact TikTok Support
As a last resort if you still can’t figure out someone’s TikTok username, you can contact TikTok support directly and request help locating the user. TikTok may be able to assist if you can provide enough identifying information like the user’s full name, profile photo, videos they’ve created, etc.
To contact TikTok support:
- Open the TikTok app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right.
- Tap the three lines “hamburger” icon in the top right and choose “Report a problem.”
- Select the issue type that best fits your request to locate a user.
- Fill out the support request form with as much detail as possible about the user you are trying to find.
TikTok notes that for privacy reasons, they cannot share a user’s personal information without their consent. But their support team may be able to point you in the right direction or relay a message to the user if appropriate.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are several ethical methods available to try finding someone’s TikTok username, such as searching directly on the platform, checking comments and tagged videos, using your friends list, and utilizing third-party tools. The main takeaway is to use caution and make sure you have permission if trying to identify someone. Stalking or harassing others is never acceptable. While tools exist to find usernames, it’s important to use them appropriately and legally.
The methods covered provide a good starting point to aid your search. Searching on TikTok directly tends to be the most straightforward option. Checking comments and tagged videos can also help uncover connections to an account. Relying on your own friends list allows you to ethically trace social circles. As a last resort, specialized third-party tools may help as well. Just be mindful of privacy concerns when using them.
With the right approach, you can likely discover the TikTok username you are searching for. The key is using proper judgment and discretion throughout the process. Always keep the other person in mind and avoid invading their privacy without consent. If utilized appropriately, the methods here give you a pathway to satisfy your search in an ethical way.
