How does TikTok work?

With over 500 million active users per month, the app is a mix of two apps which were groundbreaking back when they were launched, Vine and Musical.ly.

Prior to TikTok formally appearing, Musical.ly possessed virtually the same interface. The app featured the ability to perform lip sync and do collaborations with friends in it.

When you log into TikTok, you will enter a video timeline (similar to the one displayed in Musical.ly) with a broader variety of video themes, from montages and memes to choreography full of AR (augmented reality) filters. But always, random, which is one of the most outstanding features of this network.

How does TikTok work?

There is indeed no rocket science behind the operation of this application, but some things can help you understand it a little more.

For starters, you do not need to register if you just want to watch a few videos. But if you're going to publish, follow or give like to another user, you will need to open an account.

You can do this by signing in with a social networking account (Facebook, Twitter) or Google account or by registering with an email or your cell phone number. Once you have done that, there is nothing left to do but start exploring.

It's easy to do, but it's easy to understand if you follow the steps below:

1. Open the application and tap the plus sign tab in the middle.

2. Tap the icons surrounding the main recording interface: these will allow you to add audio and visual effects.

3. Set a time at the bottom to choose how long your video will last.

4. Start recording in one go or in sections.

5. Once you recorded your "raw footage", adjust your text, stickers, effects, or music.

6. Tap "Next". In the following screen, you can adjust your publication settings.

7. Adjust the comment and privacy settings by touching the buttons for each of the options below the video description window.

8. Publish!