A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a web address that points to a specific page or file on the internet. On TikTok, each video has its own unique URL that allows it to be accessed directly by anyone with the link. Users may want to copy or share TikTok URLs for a few key reasons:
To easily share videos with friends and family – copying the URL allows you to paste it in messages, emails, social media posts etc. So others can instantly access that exact video.
To embed or display TikTok videos on other sites – websites like blogs and news outlets will sometimes embed TikTok videos relevant to their content by using the video URL.
To bookmark or save videos to watch later – copying the URL lets you bookmark it in your browser or save it in a notes app for convenient viewing access anytime.
To showcase videos as part of a portfolio or application – creatives like video editors and influencers may want to include their popular TikTok videos by linking to them.
To credit the original creator – sharing the specific URL allows viewers to easily access the video on TikTok and follow or support the creator.
Viewing the Full URL
By default, TikTok does not display the full URL of a video or profile when using the mobile app. However, it’s easy to find and view the complete URL.
To see the full URL of a TikTok video or profile, tap on the “Share” button below the content. This will bring up various options for sharing the video. At the top of the share menu, you’ll see the full URL displayed. You can tap and hold on the URL text to select and highlight it.
For example, the URL might be something like “https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/12345678901234567”. This shows the full URL including the username and unique video ID.
According to a Quora post, the general format for a TikTok URL is tiktok.com/@username. So viewing the Share menu is the easiest way to see the complete URL.
Copying the URL on iOS
To copy a TikTok URL on an iPhone or iPad running iOS, follow these steps:
Open the TikTok video you want to share and tap the Share icon in the bottom right. This will open the sharing menu.
In the sharing menu, tap “Copy Link” to copy the URL of the TikTok video to your clipboard.
You can now paste this TikTok URL anywhere you can paste text, like in a text message, email, or social media post. The pasted URL will link directly to the TikTok video.
According to Apple Support, copying links in this way should work across apps like Safari, Chrome, and TikTok on iPhone and iPad running the latest versions of iOS. If you have issues copying links, make sure your device is updated to the latest iOS version.
Copying the URL on Android
Copying a TikTok URL on Android devices is easy. Simply follow these steps:
1. Open the TikTok video you want to copy the URL for.
2. Tap the Share icon in the bottom right corner.
3. In the share menu that opens, tap “Copy Link” [1].
This will copy the video’s unique URL to your clipboard, which you can then paste anywhere you like.
Sharing the URL on iOS
To share a TikTok URL on an iPhone or iPad running iOS, follow these steps:
1. Open the TikTok app and navigate to the video you want to share. Tap the ‘Share’ icon in the bottom right corner.
2. This will open the iOS share sheet. Here you can select from various sharing options like Messages, Mail, Copy Link, AirDrop and more.
3. To copy the link, tap ‘Copy Link’. This will copy the video’s URL to your clipboard so you can paste it elsewhere.
4. To share via another app, simply tap the app icon. For example, tap ‘Messages’ to share the video link directly in an iMessage.
5. You can also tap ‘More’ to see additional sharing options like Notes, Reminders, Slack, Facebook and more. Select the option you want.
Sharing a TikTok link on iOS is easy using the built-in share menu. Just tap Share, choose the sharing method you want, and the URL will be copied or shared automatically.[1]
[1] https://developer.apple.com/documentation/SwiftUI/ShareLink
Sharing the URL on Android
To share a TikTok URL from the Android app, open the share menu and select a sharing option.
Tap the share icon, which looks like an arrow pointing up out of a box, at the bottom of the video. This will open the sharing menu.
The default options include Copy Link, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram Direct, Snapchat, Telegram, Twitter, Email, and More. Tap the option you want to use to share the video’s URL.
For example, if you tap Twitter, it will open the Twitter app and populate a tweet with the video’s URL to make sharing easy. The same happens when you select other apps like Facebook, Instagram Direct, etc. Email will open your device’s mail app to send the link directly.
If you want additional options, tap More to view a full list of all the installed apps on your device capable of sharing. Choose the one you want to use to complete sending the TikTok video URL.
This makes it very simple to get the URL and pass it along on Android devices. Just tap the share arrow, choose the destination, and you are ready to share the link.
Copying URL from a Browser
You can also copy a TikTok URL directly from your web browser when viewing TikTok on a computer. Here’s how:
- Open the TikTok video you want to share in your desktop web browser, such as Chrome or Firefox. You can navigate directly to a video URL or find videos through the TikTok website.
- In your browser’s address bar at the top, you’ll see the full URL for that TikTok video. Click to highlight the entire URL text.
- Right click the highlighted text and choose “Copy” from the menu.
- The TikTok video’s URL is now copied and ready to paste elsewhere.
This provides an easy way to grab any TikTok URL when you have the video open in your desktop browser. You can then paste the link in documents, social media posts, messages, emails, and anywhere else you want to share it.
Creating Clickable Links
One way to share a TikTok URL is to format it as a clickable link within the text or caption of your video. To do this:
- Type out the text you want for your caption as normal.
- Highlight the text where you want the hyperlink to be.
- Tap the link icon (two chain links).
- Paste the URL of the TikTok video you want to link to.
- Tap “Done” to insert the link.
When viewers see your caption, the linked text will be underlined and tappable. Tapping it will open the linked TikTok video in the app. This makes it easy to share specific videos with your followers without having to post the full URL.
You can also use this linking option to link to websites, other social media profiles, online stores, or any other web page from your TikTok captions.
Why Share TikTok URLs?
There are several benefits to sharing TikTok URLs rather than directly uploading or screen recording videos:
- It allows you to easily share videos while giving proper credit to the original creator. Directly reuploading a video takes views away from the original poster.
- The URL links directly back to the original video on TikTok. This leads viewers to the source for more content, comments, hashtags, etc. Screen recordings lose this connection.
- TikTok videos are meant to be viewed in the app. The TikTok interface, sounds, captions, etc. enhance the content. Screen recordings degrade quality.
- Sharing a link retains the original video quality. Screen recordings often suffer from decreased resolution, aspect ratio issues, etc.
- Links allow you to share videos quickly across platforms like social media, messaging apps, email, etc. Downloading and reuploading takes more steps.
- You avoid potential copyright issues from duplicating and reposting content.
Overall, sharing TikTok URLs credits creators and leads viewers back to the source for the full experience. It’s the best way to easily spread great videos while respecting the original poster.
Conclusion
Being able to copy and share TikTok URLs allows you to send specific videos to friends or embed them on other platforms. It’s a simple process, whether you’re on iOS or Android.
To quickly recap the main ways covered in this article:
- On iOS, press and hold on the video to bring up options to copy link or share.
- On Android, tap the Share icon and select Copy Link.
- You can also copy the URL from your browser address bar.
- To create clickable links, use the link tool in the caption.
Sharing TikTok videos expands their reach beyond the app and gives creators more exposure. Copying and sharing URLs is an easy way to do that on any device.
