To repost on TikTok, open a video, tap Share, and then tap Repost. TikTok also documents an alternative method: press and hold the video, then select Repost. The feature shares an existing video with your followers without downloading it or publishing it as a new post.
The steps below apply to the TikTok mobile app on iPhone and Android. TikTok’s reviewed help material does not provide an official web repost procedure, so browser availability and behavior remain unclear.
What repost means on TikTok
A repost is TikTok’s built-in way to share another video with your followers. The original video remains associated with its original creator; using Repost does not download the video or reupload it as a new post.
Although the Repost command is found through the Share menu, reposting is not the same as sending a video directly to a person or copying its link. It is also different from creating and publishing your own content. If that is what you want to do, see how TikTok posting works.
TikTok’s official TikTok repost help documents both the standard Share-menu method and a press-and-hold shortcut.
How to repost a video on TikTok
On the TikTok app for iPhone or Android:
- Open the video you want to repost.
- Tap the Share button.
- Tap Repost.
You can also use TikTok’s alternate route:
- Press and hold the video.
- Tap Repost when the option appears.
The action applies to that existing video. You do not need to download, edit, or publish a separate copy.
How to undo a repost on TikTok
If you reposted a video accidentally or no longer want it associated with your reposts, return to the same video and remove the repost:
- Open the video you reposted.
- Tap Share or tap your profile photo shown on the video.
- Tap Remove repost.
This reverses your repost action. It does not delete or otherwise change the creator’s original video.
Who can see reposts on TikTok
TikTok describes reposting as a way to share videos with your followers. Reposted videos can appear in For You and can also be found on the Repost tab.
If your TikTok account is private, only your followers can see your reposts. TikTok does not state that every follower is guaranteed to be shown every repost, so do not treat reposting as a direct delivery method.
For broader account visibility controls, see this guide to TikTok privacy settings.
Why the repost option may not appear
The Repost option is not necessarily available for every video or account context. If the TikTok repost button is missing on one video, that does not by itself indicate that your phone or account is malfunctioning.
Availability may also vary by region or account context, but the reviewed official material does not provide a complete troubleshooting checklist or a guaranteed way to enable the feature. Avoid using unofficial apps, modified APKs, bots, or other third-party tools that claim to add a missing Repost button.
Official repost instructions were confirmed for the TikTok mobile workflow, but official web steps were not found. If you are using TikTok in a browser, the absence of the option may reflect unclear or unavailable web support rather than a mobile-app problem.
Privacy and feed caveats for TikTok reposts
A repost can appear in For You and on a Repost tab, but that does not mean it will be placed in every follower’s feed. Reposting makes the video eligible to appear through TikTok’s repost feature; it should not be understood as a promise that a particular person will see it.
Account privacy also matters. TikTok states that when an account is private, only followers can see its reposts. The reviewed official guidance does not establish one universal audience rule beyond that private-account limitation, so visibility should not be described as identical for every account and viewer.
Before reposting, remember that the action may be visible through the places TikTok uses to display reposted content. If you change your mind, use Remove repost on the original video rather than trying to delete the creator’s post.
What does repost mean on TikTok?
Reposting is TikTok’s feature for sharing an existing video with your followers. It does not download the video or reupload it as a new post.
How do I undo a repost on TikTok?
Open the same video, tap Share or your profile photo on the video, and then tap Remove repost. This removes your repost action without deleting the original video.
Why is the repost button missing on TikTok?
Repost may not be available for every video or account context. Availability can also vary, and TikTok does not provide a guaranteed fix for every missing-button case. Official web repost instructions were not found, so browser support remains unclear.