TikTok is an incredibly fun social media network where one can create versatile videos and live streams, connecting users across the globe. It is a versatile video creation app and is most popular among youngsters. On TikTok, users can create dance videos, lip-synching videos, comedy videos, or pranking their friends. One of the most unique features of TikTok is creating duet videos with other TikTok users. Here we will guide you on how to Duet on TikTok and all the things about doing duet videos on TikTok.
What is a TikTok Duet?
A TikTok duet is a single video that features two people side by side so that they can be watched simultaneously. In this duet video on TikTok, the original video is placed on one side and your creative version is displayed on the other side on your screen. You can either duet with yourself or other users, who are active on TikTok.
This feature, to duet on TikTok, is usually used to film a reaction to another video. Some people also use this feature to complete fun challenges posted on the platform. This feature can also be used for collaboration with other TikTok users, regardless of their location and distance.
How to do Duet on TikTok?
Creating a duet video on TikTok is not a difficult task at all. Perhaps it is super simple and fun at the same time.
Here in this article, you can read and learn the easy steps to create your first duet video ever on TikTok. Then you can continue doing many more duets on TikTok.
- The first thing in order to duet is to find the appropriate video on which you prefer to duet. So firstly, search for the video in your profile if you want to duet on your own video. Otherwise, you can find videos from other users or your friends or famous TikTokers with whom you like to duet. Besides, you can search for hashtags such as #duet or #duetthis to find suitable videos to duet on.
- After opening the video, tap on the Share button. It is featured by the arrow button on the bar on the right side of the screen. This will open sharing options on a pop-up panel.
Find the video to duet with and tap share. - Select the Duet option on the share menu. The Duet button features two overlapping circles. This will take you to the video creation page only if you have an account on TikTok. If the person has disabled the duet feature then you won’t be able to duet on that video. And also if the video is longer than 15 seconds, you can’t duet with it.
Tap on the duet option from the share menu. - Create your duet video by tapping the red button at the bottom of your screen. The selected video will be playing on the right side while your recording screen will be displaying on the left side simultaneously. You can use filters or other effects in your video if necessary.
Tap on the red record button and start to record your video. - When you are done tap the checkmark sign that appears on the right side of the screen.
- You can edit the video, add special effects, add text, etc. if you find it necessary and more effective. Skip this step if you like the original video as recorded.
- Tap on the Next button that appears on the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Tap on Next after recording your video. - Now, you can add hashtags, add a caption, or type your description to your duet video. Then, at the lower-right corner of the screen, tap on the Post button to share your duet video.
Tap on the Post button to share your duet video.
How to Enable Duet on Your TikTok Videos?
While searching for videos to duet on TikTok, you may not get the duet option in some of the videos. It is because the duet feature is not enabled in those videos. The only way you can enable a duet is that if you are the owner of the video. Yes, the original video owner can only allow duet.
If you want other TikTok users to use your videos, it’s easy to enable the duet feature. Follow the below easy steps to enable other users to duet with your TikTok videos.
- Open your TikTok profile. Firstly open the TikTok app on your device and tap on the profile icon at the lower-right corner of the screen.
- Then tap on the three dots icon at the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the Privacy and settings section of your profile.
Tap the three-doted menu to open the Account settings. - Under the Privacy and settings section, tap on the Privacy and safety option.
Tap onto the Privacy and safety option. - Find an option titled “Who can duet with your videos” where you can choose between privacy preferences.
Tap on the option that says “Who can duet with your videos”. - Now, you can choose whether you want to enable everyone or just your friends to duet with your videos. Tap on the appropriate option. However, you can change it anytime as you wish.
Choose everyone or a friend for whom you want to enable duet.
How to Disable Duet Option on Your TikTok Videos?
You may have noticed that in some users’ videos posted on TikTok you can’t find the duet option. It is because the user must have disabled the duet feature on his/ her TikTok. You may want to keep your TikTok videos private and don’t want some random people to duet with your videos that you have posted on TikTok. In such a case, you can limit other TikTok users to watch videos you have posted but not allow them to duet with your videos.
If you don’t want other TikTok users to use your videos, it’s easy to disable the duet feature. For setting such privacy so that you can disable other users to duet with your TikTok videos, follow the step-wise easy guide below.
- Open your TikTok profile. Firstly open the TikTok app on your device and tap on the profile icon at the lower-right corner of the screen.
- Then tap on the three dots icon at the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the Privacy and settings section of your profile.
Tap the three-doted menu to open the Account settings. - Under the Privacy and settings section, tap on the Privacy and safety option.
Tap onto the Privacy and safety option. - Find an option titled “Who can duet with your videos” where you can choose between privacy preferences.
Tap on the option that says “Who can duet with your videos”. - Now, you can see the option to select everyone or friends or none. Since you wish to disable the duet feature, tap on the Off option. Now you have disabled duet to your TikTok videos although you can change it anytime as you wish.
Choose the Off option to disable duet on your videos.
