How to Duet on TikTok

TikTok, the newest social media platform, is now available. This short-form video app was released in 2016 but it became popular in 2018/2019. In 2021, It has now become mainstream social media.

To go viral on the app, you must earn a spot on the For You Page. This page is where TikTok provides videos it thinks you might like. Duet with viral videos to increase your chances for success on the app. Whether you’re new or have been scrolling through the For You Page for many months, this will help you get started with TikTok.

What are duets anyway?

TikTok Duets allows users to create content with an initial video. Both videos will appear side-by-side on the screen in a square format.

This allows people to reply to video content by creating their own videos, which can then be shared publicly. This can result in some amazing results such as Duet Chains or viral trends that take over the entire platform. 

Here are some examples of the most successful duet chains.

As long as the original video is available in app, you can do a duet with any TikTok of a brand, influencer or friend.

This complete guide will show you how to duet on with famous TikToker videos.Doing this helps your videos to increase its reach.

TikTok: How to Duet

1. Open TikTok to find the video you wish to duet.
2. Tap the sharing button at the bottom of your sidebar menu to the right. It looks like an arrow pointing towards the right.
3. At the bottom of the “Share with” window that appears, click “Duet”. If it is grayed out, the person has disabled Duets from their account.
4. To start recording your video, tap the red button at bottom of the screen. The video of you will be visible on the left, while the other person will be visible on the right.
5. Tap the checkmark to the right side of the recording symbol when you are done.
6. You can check your duet and make any adjustments you like. Finally, post it as any other TikTok video.

Frequent Q&As about Making Duet on TikTok

Question#1: How do I disable Duet in TikTok?

Answer: You can disable the duet in TikTok by going to the Private Settings.

Go to Account Settings > Privacy & Settings > Safety > Who can duet me. You can then choose from “Everyone”, ‘Friends”, or “OFF”. You can choose “OFF” to prevent anyone from using your video. Only your mutual friends can use your video. Select the option that best suits your needs.

Question#2: How do you resolve issue of TikTok app crash?

Answer: You can update TikTok, reinstall, or clear app caches.

Question#3: Can I upload duet videos from my gallery?

Answer: Yes. My Gallery allows you to upload duet videos.

Question: What are the limitations on TikTok?

Answer: Your options are limited to your friends and yourself, not everyone.

The bottom line

You are now an expert at doing TikTok duets. You are now an expert in making duets on TikTok.