Logging into a specific TikTok account allows you to access that account’s personalized feed, likes, comments, saved videos, and settings. When you log into an account on TikTok, you gain the ability to post, like, comment, and interact fully as that user. This allows you to curate a specific experience on TikTok based on the interests and interactions tied to that account.
Logging in gives you access to all of the features available to that account holder. Rather than seeing TikTok’s general “For You” feed, you will see the personalized “Following” feed showing content from accounts that user follows. You can like videos, comment, post new videos, and edit the profile just as if you were the account owner.
Prerequisites
Before logging into a specific TikTok account, there are a few prerequisites you need to complete first. The main prerequisite is that you need the username of the account you want to log into (Login Kit for iOS). Without the correct username, you will not be able to access the desired TikTok account.
In addition, you will need access to the device or platform where the TikTok account was originally created. For example, if the account was created on an iPhone, you will need access to that iPhone to log in. TikTok accounts are tied to the device or platform they were created on (Login Kit for Desktop).
Finally, you need to make sure you have a stable internet connection. TikTok requires an internet connection to authenticate and log into accounts across devices and platforms (Login Kit for Web). Without internet access, you will not be able to log into the specified TikTok account.
On a Mobile Device
To log into a specific TikTok account on a mobile device, you first need to open the TikTok app on your phone. Once the app is open, tap on the profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. This will bring you to your profile page if you are already logged in, or the login page if you are not.
On the login page, enter the username of the account you want to access in the username field. Make sure you enter the exact username, as TikTok is case sensitive. Then tap the “Next” button.
On the next screen, enter the password associated with the account. Tap “Log In” once you’ve entered the correct password. Tapping this button will log you into the account.
Once logged in, you will be brought to the profile page of the account you entered. To confirm you are logged into the correct account, check that the username at the top of the profile matches the username you entered on the login page.
If you receive any error messages during the login process, double check that you are entering the correct username and password. If you still cannot gain access, you may need to reset the password or contact the account owner.
Enter Username
To search for a specific TikTok account on your mobile device, the first step is to open the TikTok app and tap on the search icon at the top right corner of your screen. This will open up the search page. Type the exact username of the account you want to find in the search bar at the top. For example, if you want to find the account “@tiktok”, you would type “tiktok” (without the quotes) into the search bar.
According to TikTok’s Help Center article “Discover and search,” you can search for specific usernames, videos, sounds, LIVEs, and hashtags using the search bar in the TikTok app [1]. Simply enter the username in the search bar to pull up the account.
Tap the Account
Once you’ve entered the correct username, the next step is to tap on the account you want to log into. On the login screen, you’ll see the username you entered at the top along with a profile picture.
Tap on the profile picture to go to that account’s page. TikTok uses profile pictures to represent each individual account. So tap on the picture to select the account you want to log into (https://www.tiktok.com/login).
Tapping the profile picture will take you to the account page where you can proceed with entering your password. Make sure you tap the correct picture that corresponds to the username you entered on the previous step.
Tap Log In
Once you’ve navigated to the account’s page you want to log into on the mobile app, tap the “Log In” button in the top right corner of the screen. The Log In button on TikTok is shaped like a person’s silhouette and is located next to the “Inbox” button. Tapping this button will bring you to the Log In page where you can enter your email, phone number, username, or password to access the account.1
Enter Password
After entering the correct username associated with the TikTok account you want to access, the next step is to enter the account’s password and tap Log In. This will authenticate you and log you into the account.
To enter the password:
- Tap on the Password field below the username field.
- Type in the account’s password. Make sure to enter the correct password associated with the username you entered in the previous step.
- Tap the blue Log In button to submit the username and password.
If the password you entered is correct, you will be logged into the account and taken to the account’s home page. If the password is incorrect, you will see an error message prompting you to re-enter the password.
To ensure account security, make sure to enter the correct password. You can use the “Forgot password?” option to reset the password if you cannot recall it.
On a Desktop
To log into your TikTok account on a desktop computer, go to TikTok.com and click “Log In” in the top right corner of the page. This will open up the login page where you can enter your TikTok username and password. Make sure you are visiting the legitimate TikTok website and not a fake phishing site – the URL should be tiktok.com.
On the login page, enter your TikTok username in the first field. Then enter your account password in the second field. Finally, click the blue “Log In” button. TikTok will log you into your account and bring you to your profile page if the credentials are correct.
Logging in on desktop allows you to access all of TikTok’s features through your web browser. This includes viewing your feed, commenting on videos, going live, and managing your account settings. Once logged in, you can bookmark TikTok.com in your browser so you can conveniently access your account in the future without needing to re-enter your credentials each time.
Enter Credentials
Once you have the TikTok website open on your desktop, you can enter your credentials to log into your account. This involves typing in both your username and password associated with the account. As instructed on the TikTok login page, enter your username in the ‘Username or email’ field and your password in the ‘Password’ field [1]. Once you’ve entered both items, click the blue ‘Log in’ button to submit the credentials and access your TikTok account.
If you’ve forgotten your password, you can select the ‘Forgot password?’ link underneath the password field to reset it. This will allow you to enter your email or phone number to receive a password reset link from TikTok [2]. Once you create a new password, you can return to the login page and enter your updated credentials.
Conclusion
In summary, there are two main ways to log into a specific TikTok account. On a mobile device, you enter the username, tap the account, tap “Log In”, enter the password, and you’re in. On desktop, you simply enter the account credentials on the login page and click the login button. The key things to remember are the username, password, and what device you are using. As long as you have the proper credentials, logging into a TikTok account is quick and easy.
