If you’ve been exploring TikTok content strategies, you may have read that reposting content from other creators is a great way to maintain a supply of fresh content on your page.
Indeed, reposting is a clever strategy that can be leveraged by independent creators and businesses alike.
In case you’re new to TikTok and unfamiliar with the functions, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to repost on TikTok.
How to Repost on TikTok?
The process of reposting content on TikTok is rather straightforward and similar to other social media platforms. Follow the three simple steps below to repost the content of your choice.
Step 1: Find the content you wish to repost
The first step, of course, should be to open the TikTok app and find content that you’d like to repost.
In case you plan to share a specific kind of content regularly, start following relevant creators. This will provide you with a steady stream of content to share.
Based on your interests and the kind of content you generally watch, the “For You” section will automatically provide you with relevant content. You may also search using hashtags, usernames, and topics to find specific content.
Step 2: Access the sharing options
Once you’ve found suitable content for reposting, click on the share button in the bottom right-hand corner.
Just like when sharing content using any other app, a sharing panel with all possible sharing options will appear, including other social media and instant messaging apps on your phone.
At the top left corner of the sharing panel, you’ll find a repost button. You may skip this step if the repost button already appears under a video’s title.
Step 3: Repost
Now, simply click on the repost icon to repost the chosen video to your TikTok. In the sharing panel, the repost button is usually located in front of a list of people.
You may directly send the video to specific contacts on TikTok by clicking on them.
When reposting TikTok videos, a caption message box will appear. You may use it to add a caption that explains why you reposted the content or share your views on it.
You also have the option to add a visible comment that the viewers can read without opening the comments section.
Reposting your content in TikTok
Of course, you need not stick to reposting content from other users alone. Reposting your content is a quick way to bring old but relevant content to a fresh audience.
Now, the share and repost buttons appear only for content from other creators – not your own.
This means you can’t repost your content directly in TikTok. Instead, you must first download the video by clicking on the triple-dot menu and selecting “save video”.
All you then have to do is re-upload the video and publish it as a fresh post.
Common issues that might prevent you from reposting
Can’t repost a piece of content that you’d like to share with others? Here are some probable reasons behind the issue.
- Glitches in the app: Technical issues on the TikTok app often prevent users from reposting content. You can usually get around these glitches by simply restarting the app or reinstalling it if needed.
- Reposting disabled: The creator who originally posted the video may have disabled reposting. It’s not very uncommon for users to turn off the reposting option on their videos.
- Private account: TikTok does not allow you to publicly repost content from private accounts without their permission. You may be able to view the content yourself if you follow the said private account, but sharing won’t be possible.
- Account restrictions: Violating TikTok’s community standards can lead to your account being restricted. This not only bars you from publishing fresh posts yourself but you aren’t allowed to repost others’ content using a restricted account either.
- Copyright infringement: To combat copyright infringement, TikTok automatically blocks attempts to repost content that infringes on someone else’s intellectual property.
Undoreposting a Tiktok video
Did you accidentally repost a video you didn’t mean to? Or maybe you changed your mind and wish to undo it?
Don’t worry, Undoreposting a TikTok video is just as easy as reposting one in the first place.
To undo a repost immediately, click on the share button once again. The option which previously said “Repost” should now say “Remove post”.
Alternatively, you may visit your profile, find the reposted video, and click on it to open it. Open the three-dot menu in the bottom-right corner of the screen and click on “Delete”.
In the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click on “Delete” once again to confirm the deletion.
Conclusion
So, now you know how to repost on TikTok as long as reposting isn’t restricted by the creator’s privacy settings, copyright infringement issues or restrictions on your account.
However, make sure to give credit to the original creator and avoid violating any copyright laws. A well-planned reposting strategy can help grow your following rapidly.
