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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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.

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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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This will search the Microsoft Store for the TikTok app. Select TikTok from the list.

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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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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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This is the homepage for TikTok.
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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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