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Looking to post a duet on TikTok? Here's how to do it in 9 easy steps.

TikTok went from popular lip-synching app Musical.ly to Gen Z's favorite search engine over the last few years, partially fueled by the pandemic's early lockdown days. The app, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, has made bonafide celebrities out of its users, but it's also made its way into another national conversation – universities, armed forces and Congress have put forward bans on issued devices.

Using TikTok is easy, but some may choose to be a creator rather than a passive scroller. Here's how to use TikTok's known Duet feature to respond or collaborate with other posts.

How to Duet on TikTok

  1. Find the post you want to Duet.

  2. Click the “Share” button, which is the pink arrow below the bookmark icon on the bottom right of the screen.

  3. Click the “Duet” button.

    • In some cases, a user may not allow Duets on their posts, which looks like a grayed-out Duet button.

  4. Press and hold the pink button until you are done recording.

    • At this stage, you can change the video speed and add filters/effects.

  5. Click the pink check mark at the bottom.

  6. Add optional embellishments to your video.

    • You can add text, stickers, other effects to your post, change privacy settings, and adjust the volume.

  7. When finished, click “Next.”

  8. Add your caption, location, and adjust the video settings.

    • Here is where you can allow or not allow Duets, and again, change the privacy settings.

  9. When you are satisfied with your choice, click “Post” and your Duet is done.

TikTok app on a smartphone.
TikTok app on a smartphone.

How to Stitch a TikTok

A Stitch on TikTok is similar to a duet. Instead of your video playing simultaneously next to another users from start to finish, in a Stitch a portion of the original TikTok will play, and then it will cut to your video that you recorded.

  1. Find the post you want to Duet.

  2. Click the “Share” button. (It’s the pink arrow below the bookmark icon on the bottom right of the screen.)

  3. Click the “Stitch” button, if it’s not grayed out.

  4. Select the portion of the video you want to stitch, then click “Next.”

  5. Record your video and add optional edits such as filters or enhancements.

  6. Click the pink check mark at the bottom.

  7. Add optional embellishments to your video, then click “Next.”

  8. Add your caption, location, and adjust the video settings.

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