How to Repost on TikTok: Quick Answer
Open the video you want to share, tap the Share arrow on the right side of the screen and choose Repost. The video is added to your reposts straight away, the original creator keeps full credit, and you can remove it again at any time from the same Share menu.
A repost does not copy the video to your account or your phone. It points your followers to the original post, so likes, comments and views still go to the person who made it.
TikTok changes button names and menu positions from time to time. If a step looks slightly different in your app, update TikTok first: most missing-button problems come from an outdated version.
How to Repost a Video on TikTok Step by Step
These steps work the same way on iPhone and Android. You can repost from the For You feed, the Following feed, a search result or a creator's profile.
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Open the TikTok video.
Play the exact video you want to share. Reposting works on individual videos, not on whole profiles or hashtag pages.
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Tap the Share arrow.
It is the curved arrow icon in the column on the right, under the like, comment and bookmark buttons.
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Tap Repost.
Repost is usually the yellow button at the start of the share options, next to the list of friends you can send the video to.
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Add a thought (optional).
A small box may appear so you can add a short comment that your followers see with the repost.
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Check that it worked.
You should see a short confirmation and a small “You reposted” label on the video. The repost also appears in the Reposts tab on your profile.
If you only want to send the video to one person, use the friend avatars or the Send to row in the same Share menu instead. That shares it privately in TikTok messages and does not create a public repost.
How to Add a Thought or Comment to a Repost
When you tap Repost, TikTok can show an Add a thought field. Type a short line explaining why you are sharing the video, then confirm. Your note appears above the repost for people who see it, a little like a quote post on other networks.
Keep the note short and specific. “The trick at 0:12 saved me an hour” tells your followers more than “so true”. If the field does not appear, your app version may not support it yet, or you may have confirmed the repost before the box opened. You can remove the repost and try again.
What Happens When You Repost on TikTok
A repost is a lightweight way to recommend content. Here is what it does and does not do:
Your followers can see it. TikTok may show reposted videos to people who follow you, often with a label that shows you reposted it.
The creator keeps the credit. The video stays on the original account. Views, likes and comments count for the creator, not for you.
Nothing is downloaded. The video is not saved to your gallery and is not uploaded again under your name.
It is reversible. You can remove a repost later, and the original video is not affected.
Because reposts reach your followers, they are a good fit for recommending tutorials, news and creators you want to support. For videos you want to keep for yourself, use the bookmark (Favorites) button instead.
How to See Your Reposts on TikTok
Go to your Profile and look for the Reposts tab in the row of tabs above your videos. It is usually shown with a two-arrow icon. Tap it to see every video you have reposted, newest first.
If you cannot see the tab, update the app and check whether you have reposted anything yet. On some accounts TikTok also lets you choose who can see your reposts in the privacy settings, so the tab can be hidden from other people while still visible to you.
How to Undo or Delete a Repost on TikTok
Removing a repost takes a few seconds and does not change the original video in any way.
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Find the video you reposted.
Open your Profile, tap the Reposts tab and open the video. You can also find it in your watch history if you remember watching it recently.
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Tap the Share arrow again.
The same share menu opens.
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Tap Remove repost.
The yellow Repost button now reads Remove repost. Tap it and the video disappears from your reposts.
TikTok does not currently offer a built-in way to remove all reposts at once. If you want a clean Reposts tab, remove them one by one from the tab. Be cautious with browser extensions that promise bulk removal: they need access to your logged-in account, and fast automated actions can trigger temporary limits.
Why Can't I Repost on TikTok?
If the Repost button is missing or greyed out, one of these is usually the reason:
| Reason | What you see | What to do |
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| Outdated app | No Repost button in the Share menu | Update TikTok from the App Store or Google Play, then restart the app. |
| Your own video | Repost is not offered on your posts | You cannot repost yourself. Pin the video to your profile instead. |
| Private account or restricted video | Repost is missing on some videos only | The video is private, friends-only, or the creator limited reposts. Use Send to share it privately if allowed. |
| Creator repost settings | Button missing on one creator's videos | Creators can choose who may repost their videos. Respect the setting. |
| Account or age limits | Repost and other sharing features are limited | Some account types, such as teen accounts, have reduced sharing features by design. |
| Temporary action limit | Repost fails or shows an error | Wait an hour or two. Repeated fast actions can be limited for a short time. |
If none of these apply, sign out and back in, clear the app cache (Settings and privacy → Free up space) and try again on Wi-Fi.
How to Let People Repost Your Videos (or Turn It Off)
You control whether other people can repost what you publish. In the TikTok app, go to Profile → menu (☰) → Settings and privacy → Privacy and look for the repost option. Depending on your app version, you can allow everyone, only followers or no one to repost your videos.
Turning reposts on helps your content travel further, because every repost shows the video to a new group of followers. Turning it off makes sense for personal videos you only want your direct audience to see. The same Privacy section also controls who can see your own Reposts tab.
Repost vs Share, Save, Duet and Stitch
TikTok has several ways to pass a video on. Pick the one that matches what you want to do:
| Option | What it does | Best for |
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| Repost | Shows the original video to your followers with credit | Recommending a video publicly |
| Send to | Shares the video in a private message | Showing a video to one friend |
| Favorites (bookmark) | Saves the video inside TikTok for you only | Watching again later |
| Save video | Downloads a copy to your phone if the creator allows it | Keeping an offline copy |
| Duet / Stitch | Creates a new video that uses part of the original | Reacting or adding your own content |
If you need an offline copy of a video you made yourself, or one you have permission to keep, the ReelDown TikTok Downloader saves public videos from a link. For audio only, use TikTok to MP3. Downloading does not give you the right to re-upload someone else's work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I repost on TikTok?
The most common causes are an outdated app, trying to repost your own video, a private or restricted video, the creator's repost settings, account limits or a temporary action limit. Update the app first, then check whether the button is missing on every video or only on some.
How do I delete a repost on TikTok?
Open your Profile, go to the Reposts tab, open the video, tap the Share arrow and choose Remove repost. The repost disappears immediately and the original video is not affected.
What does reposted mean on TikTok?
It means someone shared the original video with their followers using the Repost button. The video still belongs to the creator, who keeps the views, likes and comments.
How do I see my reposts on TikTok?
Go to your Profile and tap the Reposts tab, usually shown with a two-arrow icon. It lists every video you have reposted.
Can I repost my own TikTok?
No. TikTok does not offer Repost on your own videos. To highlight one of your videos, pin it to the top of your profile instead.
Can I add a comment when I repost?
Yes, in most app versions. After tapping Repost, use the Add a thought field to write a short note that appears with your repost.
How do I stop people from reposting my videos?
Go to Settings and privacy → Privacy and change the repost option to followers only or no one. The menu name can vary slightly between app versions.
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