You repost a TikTok video by opening the video, tapping the share button and choosing the repost option. This recommends an existing video without you having to film anything yourself. Want to undo this? Open the same video and choose the option to remove your repost via the share button.
Below, you’ll find the steps, where to find your reposts and what you can check if the button is missing.
What does reposting on TikTok mean?
A repost is a recommendation of an existing video. So you are not downloading the video to put it on your own account again.
Suppose you see a video with a handy idea for lunch. Do you want to recommend that idea to others? Then a repost is suitable. Do you want to ask your housemate whether you should eat this tomorrow? It’s better to send the video in a private message.
Not every follower will see your repost. In TikTok’s explanation of the For You feed it says that this stream of videos is tailored to someone’s interests and actions. So do not assume that everyone will see your recommendation.
How do you repost a TikTok video?
- Open the video you want to recommend.
- Tap the share button.
- Choose the repost option.
These steps appear in TikTok’s explanation of reposting and removing reposts. The Dutch button text may differ. Look for a word such as ‘Repost’ or ‘Opnieuw plaatsen’. These are examples, not fixed button names.
Read carefully which option you choose: reposting is different from sending the video to one person. Don’t see a repost option? Check the troubleshooting steps for the missing repost button below.
How do you remove a TikTok repost?
- Open the video you reposted.
- Tap the share button.
- Choose the option to remove your repost.
The exact button text may differ. You are looking for the action that reverses your repost. This is not the same as deleting a video you posted yourself.
Can’t find the video any more? First, check your reposts. You can also search for the creator’s name or words from the video, if you still remember them.
Someone may already have seen the video through your repost. Removing the repost does not undo that.
Where can you find your TikTok reposts?
Open your profile and check whether you can see a reposts tab. Is it there? Look there for the video you want to watch or whose repost you want to remove. The layout may vary between accounts.
Don’t see a reposts tab? That doesn’t mean you have never reposted anything. Try finding the video through the creator or words from the clip.
Don’t use reposts as a private saved list. Want to remember a video just for yourself? Check which saving option you can use and who can see it. You can also note down the link for yourself.
What can you do if the TikTok repost button is missing?
A missing button does not immediately tell you what is wrong. First, check whether the button is missing for one video or for several videos.
- Open another video. Tap the share button and compare the options with those for the first video.
- Check whether videos play normally. Does that not work either? Read the explanation about TikTok without an internet connection.
- Close TikTok and reopen the app. This is a general check for app problems, not a proven solution for a missing repost button.
- Check whether there is an update for TikTok. Even after an update, there is no guarantee that the button will appear.
Does the button remain missing? Note which device and app version you are using. Also write down whether it happens with one or several videos. Include this information when reporting the problem to TikTok.
Do not install an unknown app that promises to make the repost button available.
TikTok reposting, Duet or Stitch: what’s the difference?
With a repost, you share the existing video further. With Duet and Stitch, you also make a video yourself. So what you choose depends on what you want to add.
| Option | What do you do? | When is it suitable? |
|---|---|---|
| Repost | You recommend an existing video. | You want to share something without filming yourself. |
| Duet | You make a video that appears alongside the original video. | You want to respond or join in at the same time. |
| Stitch | You use a clip from the video and add your own video. | You want to explain something yourself after a short clip. |
Check which options are available for the video. Do you mainly want to join in with a type of video you see more often? Read more about recognising TikTok trends and trying them yourself.
What should you consider before reposting a TikTok video?
Watch the entire video and read the description before recommending it. A funny beginning may take on a different message later. Is it news or advice? Also check the date and where the information comes from.
Ask yourself whether you want to recommend this video under your own name. Do not assume that you repost anonymously or that your repost remains private. Exactly who can see it may vary depending on the situation.
The fact that you can repost a video does not mean that you may also download it, alter it or use it in an advertisement. Do you want to use the footage in another way? Ask for permission and check what you are allowed to do with it. If you are also considering paid options, our TikTok services lets you compare packages for views and followers, including the available quantities and prices.
