How to Use TikTok on PC or Mac

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It's easy to check out the latest TikTok videos in your computer's web browser

Written by Travis Boylls

Last Updated: July 7, 2023

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Things You Should Know

• If you're using a Windows PC, you can download the official TikTok desktop app from the Microsoft Store.
• You can also access TikTok in your web browser on any platform, including Mac and Chromebook, by visiting https://www.tiktok.com.
• You can search for any content on TikTok when you're using your computer, as well as scroll through your For You feed.

Steps

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On PC

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   Open the Microsoft Store

   

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   . This app icon has a shopping bag with a Microsoft logo on it.
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   Search TikTok. This will search the Microsoft Store for the TikTok app. Select TikTok from the list.
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   Click Install by the TikTok app. The app is published by Bytedance and requires the latest version of Microsoft Edge to use.
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   Click Open. This will open the TikTok app.

   • Controls are pretty straightforward. The arrow keys scroll between videos. L likes/unlikes the video. M mutes and unmutes the video. The red button labeled "Login" allows for logging into TikTok.
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   Open a Chromium-based browser. TikTok is not yet available on the Mac App Store, but a workaround involves installing as a Progressive Web App (PWA), which is not supported on Safari.
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   Navigate to tiktok.com. This is the homepage for TikTok.
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   Click on the + icon on the address bar. This will allow you to install TikTok as an app on your Mac.
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   Confirm the installation. After it is done, you will be able to access most of TikTok's features on your Mac.

   • Controls are pretty straightforward. The arrow keys scroll between videos. L likes/unlikes the video. M mutes and unmutes the video. The red button labeled "Login" allows for logging into TikTok.
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  I'm using Tik Tok on my RCA tablet, and the camera is really bad quality. What do I do?

  

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  Assuming you can't get a new tablet, make sure you're in good light. Make sure you're filming during golden hour (usually between the hours of 6 to 8 in the evening). If inside, film near a window.

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  What if my laptop has bad camera quality?

  

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  Your videos will not be that clear. Consider getting a decent external USB camera to use instead.

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  Can I use Tik Tok on Nox?

  

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  Barely. The camera won't work, and you can't import videos. If you want to just browse the memes or regular Tik Toks, then yes, it will work.

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