A TikTok link is the unique web address that points to a specific TikTok video, profile, sound page, or hashtag. When you copy and share a TikTok link, it allows you to direct people to that exact piece of content on TikTok without them needing to search for it. Users want to copy TikTok links for a few key reasons:
To share videos with friends and followers on other platforms like text, email, Facebook, Twitter etc. By copying the link, you can spread a video beyond TikTok to other audiences.
To drive traffic to a specific video or profile from an external website or blog. Influencers and brands want to direct visitors to their TikTok content to increase views.
To showcase their videos or channel outside of TikTok as part of their portfolio or social media bio. Copying the link allows showcasing their work.
Overall, copying and sharing a TikTok link allows directing specific audiences to content on TikTok, helping increase reach, visibility and engagement.
Locate the Share Button
The first step to copying a TikTok link is to open the TikTok app on your phone and find the video you want to share. Once you have the video playing, look for the Share button.
The Share button is located at the bottom right of the video next to the heart and comment icons. It looks like an arrow pointing diagonally out of a box.
Tap the Share button to open up the sharing options.
Source: https://support.tiktok.com/en/using-tiktok/exploring-videos/sharing
Tap the Share Button
To share a TikTok video, start by opening the video in the TikTok app. At the bottom right corner of the video, you’ll see a curved arrow icon – this is the Share button.
Simply tap on this Share icon to open up the sharing options. The Share button may sometimes appear as the profile picture of one of your friends, but tapping it will still bring up the sharing options.
According to TikTok’s help documentation, the Share button can be found by going to the video and tapping the arrow icon in the bottom right corner [1]. The Share button allows you to copy the link, share it to other social media, and more.
Select Copy Link
From the share options, choose Copy Link. This will copy the direct URL for the specific video to your device’s clipboard so you can paste it elsewhere. According to TikTok’s help center, “Tap the Share button. Choose Copy Link. This copies the link to the Clipboard, so you can paste it where you want to share it” (source).
Paste the Link
Once the TikTok link has been copied, you can paste it into the desired app. Open the app where you want to share the link, such as Messages, Email, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Click in the text field and paste the link using the standard paste function on your device. On iPhone, you can paste by tapping and holding in the text field and selecting “Paste” from the menu. On Android, you can paste by tapping and holding in the text field and selecting “Paste” or performing a multi-finger gesture, depending on your device settings. The copied TikTok link will be pasted into the text field in the app.
Here is an example of pasting a copied TikTok link in the Notes app on an iPhone:
1. Open the Notes app.
2. Tap in the body of the note where you want to paste the link.
3. Tap and hold until the magnifying glass appears.
4. Select “Paste” from the menu.
5. The link will be pasted into the note.
Pasting the TikTok link using the standard paste function in any app allows you to quickly share the link with friends, or save it for later use.
Share on Social Media
Alternatively, you can share a TikTok video directly to other social media platforms and messaging apps from within the TikTok app. To do this:
1. Open the TikTok video you want to share.
2. Tap the Share button below the video.
3. Select the social media platform or messaging app you want to share to, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram Stories, etc.
4. Follow the prompts to share the video link directly on the selected platform.
Sharing directly to social media or messaging apps allows you to easily embed and share the TikTok video without having to copy and paste a link. It’s a fast, streamlined way to get your favorite TikTok videos in front of friends and followers on other platforms. Just tap, choose the app, and share away.
Share from Profile
To share your TikTok link from one of your videos, first go to your own profile and tap on any video to open it. In the bottom right corner, tap the Share button, which looks like an arrow pointing up out of a box. This will open up sharing options for that specific video.
Next, tap the Copy Link option. This will copy the full URL for that video to your clipboard. Now you can paste that TikTok video link anywhere you want to share it – in a text, on social media, in an email, etc. The pasted link will go directly to that exact video on your TikTok profile.
According to How to get your TikTok account username and link, sharing a link to a specific video is a great way to showcase one of your best TikToks and drive viewers to your profile. Just make sure you have “Share to web” enabled in your TikTok settings.
Share from Inbox
One way to share a TikTok link is directly from your inbox or messages in the app. When someone sends you a TikTok video in a private message, you’ll be able to share it easily.
To share a video from your inbox:
- Open the TikTok app and tap the inbox icon in the top right corner.
- Open the message that contains the video you want to share.
- Tap the share icon next to the video.
- Select the platform or app you want to share it on like Messages, WhatsApp, etc.
Sharing directly from the inbox allows you to quickly send videos you’ve received to friends and contacts. The video will be shared as a link rather than saving and re-uploading the video itself. This makes sharing fast and easy without having to navigate away from your messages.[1]
Use a Link Shortener
One way to easily copy and share TikTok links is by using a link shortening service like bit.ly or TinyURL. These services will take a long TikTok URL and shorten it into a condensed link that redirects to the original page. This makes the links much easier to copy and share across platforms.
For example, if your original TikTok link was “https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/123456789012345678” you could run it through bit.ly and get a shorter link like “https://bit.ly/3abcdEfG”. The shortened link will still lead viewers to the exact same TikTok video when clicked.
Some popular link shortener services to try include:
- bit.ly – Allows customization of links with a branded domain.
- TinyURL – Simple to use with no registration required.
- goo.gl – Google’s URL shortener integrated with Google products.
The major benefit of shortened links is convenience – they are much easier to share, remember, and type out. Link shorteners also allow you to track how many clicks your links are getting.
Troubleshooting
If you are having issues copying or sharing a TikTok link, here are some troubleshooting tips:
Make sure you have the latest version of the TikTok app installed. Older versions may have bugs that prevent sharing.
Close and reopen the TikTok app. This resets the app and can resolve temporary glitches.
Check your internet connection. Sharing requires an active internet connection on your device.
Turn your device off and back on. This clears temporary memory issues that could prevent sharing.
Log out and back into your TikTok account. This syncs your account details and resets permissions.
Clear the TikTok app cache and data. This erases old setting issues and resets the app.
Try sharing from a different device if possible. This determines if the issue is device-specific.
Contact TikTok support if the problem persists across devices. They can further troubleshoot and identify any account issues.
As a last resort, you may need to uninstall and reinstall TikTok to fully reset the app.
