How to Like, Comment, or Share on TikTok (& Why You Should)

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An easy step-by-step guide to interacting with TikTok videos

Co-authored by Hannah Dillon Reviewed by Anyah Le Gilmore-Jones

Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Fact Checked

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If you like a video on TikTok, you can tap the heart to add it to your liked videos and to add to the like count. If you want to react to a video, then you can leave a comment or duet with it. This wikiHow will show you how to like, comment, and share videos on TikTok, whether you're using an iPhone, iPad, or Android.

Liking, Commenting, and Sharing on TikTok

To like a TikTok video, simply tap the heart icon on the right of the screen or double-tap the video. Tap the speech bubble icon to open the comments and post your own. To share a TikTok video, tap the arrow icon and select a sharing option.

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Liking a TikTok Video

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You can scroll through your feed, search for a hashtag, choose a sound, etc.
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Tap the heart. It's on the right side of the screen. The number of likes will be listed under the heart icon. Alternatively, double-tap the video to like it. The heart will turn from white to red, the like count will increase, and the video will be added to your liked videos.^{[1]
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- You can also like a comment by tapping the heart icon next to the comment.

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Commenting on a TikTok Video

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You can scroll through your feed, search for a hashtag, choose a sound, etc.
It's the speech bubble icon on the right side of the screen. If there are other comments on the video, the number of comments will be listed under this icon; otherwise, it will say "0."
Once you're done, tap the Send button on your keyboard to post the comment to the video.^{[2]
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Sharing a TikTok Video

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You can scroll through your feed, search for a hashtag, choose a sound, etc.
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Tap on the arrow icon. It's on the right-hand side of the screen. Choose how you want to share your video; you can copy the link, send it via a text message, or send it via a different app (such as your email, Discord, WhatsApp, or a different messaging app).^{[3]
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- If you copy the link, the video link will be copied immediately.
- If you decide to send the video directly to someone through an app or message, you might need to confirm the message first.

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Likes vs. Comments vs. Shares

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Likes, comments, and shares are all types of engagement on TikTok. If you're a viewer, likes, comments, and shares are your tools to help you show the creator how much you like their content. On the other hand, as a creator, these are all ways for you to see how much your viewers like your content.
- Likes are a simple way to show that you enjoy a video, since you don't have to think up a comment, and your name isn't shown under the video. It also lets you save your favorite TikToks, since liking a TikTok saves it to your likes.
- Comments are a way to communicate with a creator. You can use comments to let the creator know how much you liked the TikTok, or you can chat with other viewers about your favorite parts. Comments are also a way to tell the creator if you didn't like something, but remember to always be polite—creators are people too, after all!
  - Comments must always follow TikTok's Community Guidelines.^{[4]
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- Share allows you to show the TikTok to more people, which helps creators by spreading their videos around. When you share a TikTok with others, the creator can get more followers, more engagement, and they might even go viral. This can lead to a creator having more opportunities and might even inspire them to create more.

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How do I view my liked videos (of others)?

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You can view your liked videos (or videos that a specific profile liked) by choosing the "Likes" or the "♥" button on their profile page.

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Can I upload a video from my phone gallery onto TikTok?

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Yes! Just note that your video cannot be shorter than three seconds or longer than fifteen seconds.

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How do I enable the comments in TikTok after posting a video?

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Make sure that "Comments off" is disabled. Then, go to the video, tap the triple dots, and choose "Comments On."

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You can also like, comment, and share when you visit the TikTok website. Simply click the same buttons as you would on your phone (the heart for likes, the speech bubble for comments, or the arrow button for shares).

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