5 Ways to Use TikTok on a Computer: Website, Official App, & More

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It's easy to check out the latest TikTok videos in your computer's web browser

Written by Hannah Dillon

Last Updated: December 11, 2024 Fact Checked

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• On the Web (PC & Mac)
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• With an Emulator (PC & Mac)
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• Microsoft Store App (PC)
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• Progressive Web Application (PC & Mac)
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• iPhone Mirroring (Mac)
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If you've ever wished to use TikTok on PC or Mac, then this is the article for you. Read on to learn all the ways you can use TikTok on your computer: via the web, an emulator, an official app, and a progressive web app.

All the Ways to Use TikTok on a Computer

The easiest way to use TikTok on your computer is to go to TikTok's website in your browser. You can watch videos and upload content right from the website. You can also use a Bluestacks emulator, install the official Microsoft Store app, or install it as a progressive web app via Chrome.

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Method 1

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On the Web (PC & Mac)

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1. 1
   Sign in to https://www.tiktok.com. You can watch TikToks without signing in. However, if you want your personalized feed or to upload videos, click Log in and choose your account type, then enter your account details to sign in.
2. 2
   Scroll through your For You page. Just like on the mobile app, you can scroll through TikToks on your For You page. However, instead of swiping, just scroll with the scroll wheel on your mouse.
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3. 3
   Click Upload to upload a video. Then, click the red Select Video button to choose which video you want to upload. After choosing a video, fill out the description, tags, and any other info you want to change before clicking the Upload button.
4. 4
   Browse and create TikToks just like you would on a phone. You can also watch LIVEs, read your messages, and do everything else like you would on the TikTok app.
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Method 2

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With an Emulator (PC & Mac)

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1. 1
   Install Bluestacks. Bluestacks is an Android emulator that can be installed on both Windows and Mac computers. With Bluestacks, you can install and use TikTok on your computer.

   • To get Bluestacks, go to https://www.bluestacks.com and click Download Bluestacks 10. Then, install Bluestacks from the file that you download and open it up.
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   Sign in to your Google account if prompted. If not, click on the Bluestacks App Player button in the bottom-left corner. Then, go to System apps > System > Accounts. Click the + button to add your Google account.
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   Install TikTok. To do this, search for "TikTok" in the search bar at the top of the Bluestacks screen. Then, click the Install button from the Google Play Store.
4. 4
   Open TikTok. Simply click on the TikTok icon in the "My Games" tab on Bluestacks.
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   Click Sign In at the bottom of the screen. Alternatively, if you don't have a TikTok account, you can choose a way to sign up on the main screen. Follow the on-screen prompts to sign up for an account.
6. 6
   Choose your account type and sign in. If you use your Google account to sign in to TikTok, you can select it easily from the pop-up window after choosing the Google account option. Otherwise, type in your username/email and password to sign in.
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   Scroll through TikTok to view them. Just like on your phone, you can scroll through TikTok to watch them. However, instead of swiping, you'll drag your mouse up or down to scroll.
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   Click the + sign to create a TikTok. Bluestacks will ask for permission to take pictures, record video, and record audio. Click Allow to approve this.
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   Click the picture icon to access photos and videos on your device. This icon is in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Bluestacks will ask permission to allow TikTok to access files on your device. Click Allow to approve this.

   • TikTok will only be able to access files on the emulated Android. To add files to the emulator, click the button with a house icon at the top of the Bluestacks screen to return to the phone's home screen.
     • Then, click System apps > Media Manager.
     • Click Import from Windows in the bottom-left corner.
     • Choose the photos and videos you want to import to the device.
     • Once the media has imported, return to TikTok. You will see the files you imported in your device's files when you try to open a photo or video to create a new TikTok.
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    Browse and create TikToks just like you would on a phone. If you get an error that TikTok couldn't post your video, it will still be saved in your drafts. You can then open TikTok on your phone to post the video.
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Microsoft Store App (PC)

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1. 1
   Open the Microsoft Store

   

   . This app icon has a shopping bag with a Microsoft logo on it.
2. 2
   Search TikTok. This will search the Microsoft Store for the TikTok app. Select TikTok from the list.
3. 3
   Click Install by the TikTok app. The app is published by Bytedance and requires the latest version of Microsoft Edge to use.
4. 4
   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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Progressive Web Application (PC & Mac)

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1. 1
   Open TikTok in Google Chrome. TikTok is not yet available on the Mac App Store, but a workaround involves installing it as a Progressive Web App (PWA), which is not supported on Safari.

   • These steps will also work on a PC.
2. 2
   Click on the icon of a computer with a down arrow on the address bar. This will allow you to install TikTok as an app on your Mac.
3. 3
   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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iPhone Mirroring (Mac)

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1. 1
   Click the iPhone Mirroring application on your dock. If you have a Mac with an Apple Silicon or T2 Security Chip that is running macOS Sequoia 15 as well as an iPhone on iOS 18, you can use the new iPhone Mirroring feature to use your phone apps on your computer.

   • You won't be able to record TikToks like this, but you will be able to scroll through your For You page and view TikToks.
   • This will only work if both your iPhone and Mac are running the latest version of their respective operating systems, so make sure to update both devices.
2. 2
   Unlock your phone, if asked. If your Mac asks you to unlock your iPhone, do so now.
3. 3
   Click Allow or Don't Allow for notifications. You can use this method regardless of what choice you pick here, so choose whatever notification preferences you desire.
4. 4
   Choose your authentication settings. Your Mac may ask if you want to require login every time you use iPhone Mirroring, or if it can authenticate automatically. You can use this method regardless of what choice you pick here, so choose whatever authentication preferences you desire.
5. 5
   Lock your iPhone. Once you're finished with setup, you'll be prompted to lock your iPhone before you can see the screen on your Mac. Press the Sleep/Wake button to lock it. An exact replica of your iPhone screen will appear on your Mac's display.

   • You can exit iPhone Mirroring at any time by unlocking your iPhone.
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   Open the TikTok app. Using your Mac's touchpad or mouse, scroll to where your TikTok app is, then click on it to open it. You can then scroll through TikToks by swiping/dragging with the touchpad or mouse.
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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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