Tik Tok: Where you can get so lost in videos you forget how long you've been scrolling for

How to use Tik Tok as a Content Creator: 

1. Make Your Profile Look Good

• Download TikTok and sign up 

• Pick a cool username that sounds like you.

• Add a nice profile pic and a little bio so people know what you’re about.

• Pro tip: Switch to a Creator or Business Account, it gives you extra tools and stats (super helpful, trust me).

2. Find Your People

• Scroll around and see what’s trending in your world.

• Check out what’s working for other creators.

• Basically, do some “fun research” 

3. Plan Your Videos (Kinda)

• Think about what type of videos you wanna make (funny, helpful, random dance breaks- whatever you like).

• Try to post often

• Write down ideas when they pop into your head so you don’t forget.

4. Start Filming

• Hit the big plus (+) button.

• Pick your video length (15s, 60s, 3 min- whatever feels right).

• Record by holding the red button (you can do it in little clips if that’s easier).

• Play with filters, effects, and the timer. Make it fun!

  
  
  

5. Add Music, Stickers, and Fun Stuff

• Use trending sounds to help your video blow up.

• Add text, stickers, or funny effects- make it pop!

• Pro tip: If people watch without sound, text helps tell your story.

6. Do a Quick Edit

• Trim your clips, fix the sound, maybe add a voiceover.

• TikTok has easy tools to help you clean it up fast.

• Add auto-captions if you want to make your video friendly for everyone.

7. Write a Caption + Hashtags

• Keep your caption simple, funny, or just straight to the point.

• Use a few hashtags- some trending ones, some that match your content.

• Tag your friends or other creators if they’re in your video or you just wanna show love.

8. Post Your Video!

• Pick who can see your video (Public is best if you want to grow).

• You can also turn comments on/off and decide if people can duet or stitch your video.

• Hit Post (or save it for later if you’re not ready yet)

9. Talk to Your Followers

• Reply to comments, answer DMs, and chat with other creators.

• Duet and stitch with other people- it’s a fun way to get noticed.

• Just be yourself 

10. Check Your Stats (AKA Your TikTok Report Card)

• Go to Creator Tools to see:

  • How many people watched your videos

  • How your followers are growing

  • When your followers are online

• Use this info to figure out what’s working and what’s flopping.

11. Stay Consistent, But Keep It Fun

• Keep posting regularly (don’t ghost your followers).

• Jump on trends that feel like you.

• Try new things, see what sticks, and don’t be afraid to switch it up.

12. Start Making Money (When You’re Ready)

• Join the Creator Fund when you qualify.

• Work with brands or share affiliate links.

• Go live, sell your stuff, or build your audience on other platforms too. 
  

How to Use TikTok as a Viewer (AKA Just Here for the Scroll)

1. Download TikTok and Make an Account

• Go to the App Store or Google Play, grab TikTok, and sign up.

• You can use your email, phone, or just log in with another app.

• You don’t have to post- lots of people just chill and watch.

2. Set Up Your Profile 

• You can add a profile pic and a name if you want to, or you can totally leave it empty and mysterious.

• No pressure! It’s your vibe.

3. Start Scrolling

• Open the app, and you’ll land on the For You Page (FYP).

• This is where TikTok shows you random videos it thinks you’ll like.

• Swipe up to see the next video. And the next. And the next. (Warning: you might be here for hours. It happens to the best of us.)

4. Like, Comment, Share

• Double-tap the screen to like a video (it's like a high-five).

• Tap the speech bubble to comment if you wanna say something.

• Hit the arrow to share the video with friends or save it for later.

• You can also follow creators by tapping the plus (+) on their profile.

5. Use the Search Bar

• Tap the magnifying glass to find videos, sounds, people, or hashtags.

• You can search literally anything- funny cats, cooking hacks, dance trends, life advice, you name it.

6. Customize Your Feed

• TikTok learns what you like based on what you watch, like, and share.

• The more you interact, the more TikTok will send you videos you’ll love.

• If you don’t like a video, just hold your finger on it and tap "Not Interested"- TikTok will adjust.

7. Follow Your Faves

• When you find creators you like, hit Follow so their videos show up on your Following tab.

• You can swipe between For You (random fun) and Following (your fave creators) anytime.

8. Save Your Favorites

• If you really love a video, tap the bookmark/save button to keep it in your Favorites.

• You can go back and watch your saved videos anytime (like your own little TikTok library).

9. Check Notifications

• Tap the inbox icon to see who liked your comments, who followed you, and what’s trending.

• Even if you don’t post, you can still get tagged in fun stuff or get updates from your fave creators.

10. Chill and Enjoy the Ride

• No pressure to post, no deadlines—just good vibes and endless scrolling.

• TikTok’s like a snack- you can watch a little, or you can binge for hours.

• Warning: Time flies here. (Like, really. One minute it’s 8 PM, next thing you know… 2 AM.)