The Repost button lets you share another creator's video to your followers

TikTok's Repost feature lets you share a video from another creator directly to your followers without downloading it or re-uploading it yourself. When you repost, the original creator's name and video stay intact, and your followers see it came from someone else. This is different from saving a video privately or sharing it to a message — a repost appears on your profile and in your followers' feeds.

The repost button is built into TikTok's sharing menu on most accounts. If you don't see it, your account may have the feature turned off in your privacy settings, or you may be using an older version of the app.

Key Takeaways

  • The Repost button appears in the share menu when you tap the arrow icon on any video, and it posts the video to your profile with the original creator's name attached.
  • If you don't see a Repost option, check that your app is fully updated and that you haven't disabled the feature in your privacy settings.
  • Reposting is different from downloading or screen-recording — it keeps the original creator credited and the video quality intact.
  • You can repost videos from creators you follow or from videos that appear in your For You Page, even if you don't follow the creator.

How to repost a video on TikTok

Open the video you want to repost. Tap the arrow icon on the right side of the screen — it's the same icon you use to share videos to messages or other apps. A menu will appear with several options.

Look for the Repost button in that menu. Tap it. TikTok will ask you to confirm — tap Repost again. The video will now appear on your profile and in your followers' feeds, with the original creator's name and profile link visible.

Your followers will see the repost in their feed with a label showing it came from you, but they can tap through to the original creator's profile. The original creator will also get a notification that you reposted their video.

What to do if you don't see the Repost button

If the Repost option doesn't appear when you tap the share arrow, first check that your TikTok app is up to date. Open your device's app store (Google Play on Android, App Store on iPhone), search for TikTok, and tap Update if one is available. Close TikTok completely and reopen it.

If updating doesn't work, the creator of the video may have turned off reposts for that specific video. Some creators disable reposts in their privacy settings to control where their content appears. In that case, you cannot repost that video, but you can still share it to messages or other apps.

You can also check your own repost settings to make sure you haven't accidentally disabled the feature for your account. Go to your profile, tap the three-line menu icon, select Settings and privacy, then Privacy. Look for an option related to reposts or sharing — if it's turned off, toggle it back on.

The difference between reposting and other ways to share

A repost puts the video on your profile with the original creator credited. Your followers see it in their feed as content you shared. The video quality stays the same, and the creator gets notified.

Sharing to a message or direct message sends the video to specific people, not to your profile or feed. Downloading or screen-recording a video saves it to your device, but if you upload it again, you're removing the original creator's credit and may violate their rights. Duetting or stitching are different features that let you create new content alongside or in response to someone else's video.

When creators turn off reposts

Some creators disable reposts because they want to control where their videos appear or because they post content that's meant to stay on their own profile. This is their choice, and TikTok respects it. If a video has reposts turned off, you'll see a message saying so when you try to repost.

If you want to share a video that has reposts disabled, you can still send it to friends through direct message, or you can share a link to it. You cannot repost it to your own profile, and you should not read and re-upload it, as that removes the original creator's credit.

Reposting and your privacy settings

Your own repost settings control whether other people can repost your videos. If you turn off reposts for your account, creators will not be able to repost your content to their followers. You can change this setting anytime in Settings and privacy > Privacy.

Turning off reposts does not affect your ability to repost other people's videos — those are separate settings. If you want to keep your videos private but still repost others, you can do both.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I repost a video and add my own caption or comment?

No. When you repost, the video appears exactly as the original creator posted it. If you want to add your own commentary, use the Duet or Stitch feature instead, which lets you create new content alongside or in response to the original video.

Will the original creator know I reposted their video?

Yes. TikTok sends the creator a notification when you repost their video. They can see who reposted it and how many times their video has been reposted across the platform.

Can I repost a video to my story instead of my profile?

No. Repost puts the video on your main profile feed, not on your story. If you want to share a video to your story, use the share arrow and select the story option instead.

What happens if I repost a video and then the original creator deletes it?

The repost will remain on your profile, but it will no longer link to the original video or creator. The video itself stays visible on your profile, but followers won't be able to tap through to the original creator's version.