Mastering the Art of TikTok Duets: A Comprehensive Tutorial

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What to Know

• Tap theshare button, then tapDuet . After recording, selectNext to finalize the post.
• To duet on TikTok with sound, tapMic before you record the video. You can edit the volume levels later.
• To change who can Duet your posts, open thePrivacy settings and chooseDuet >Allow Duet From >Only you .

This article explains how to Duet someone on TikTok using the mobile app.

How to Duet on TikTok

The option to Duet a video on TikTok is hidden in the Share menu. Here’s how to get there:

1. Open the video you want to Duet and then tap theshare arrow to the right.
   Not all videos are eligible for Duets. The creator must have a public account and they must have the Duet feature enabled for their posts.
2. TapDuet from the menu at the bottom. You might need to scroll to the right to see it.
3. Pick one of the recording options located directly above the record button. Your choices include Green Screen, Left & right, React, and Top & bottom.
   
4. Record your Duet in the same way you record a regular video .

5. When you’re finished recording the Duet, tapNext .
6. Add a caption if you wish and choose your desired privacy settings. TapPost to send off your TikTok Duet.
   

How to Duet on TikTok With Sound

Enable the microphone to personalize your Duet with more than just your face. Here’s how to make a Duet with sound and how to customize the volume of both videos before you post it:

1. Follow the steps above (tapShare >Duet ) to get to the Duet screen.
2. TapMic from the menu on the right to enable your device’s microphone.
3. Tap the big red circle to record the Duet with sound.
4. Tap thecheckmark , thedown arrow on the right, and thenVolume . This is how you make either sound (the original and your own) quieter or louder. If you edit the volume, chooseDone to close that box.
   
5. TapNext to finalize the video, then tapPost .

How to Enable or Disable the TikTok Duet Function

Want to prevent strangers from creating Duets with your videos? You can disable or enable the Duet function easily from your account settings.

1. TapProfile at the bottom right.
2. Select thethree lines at the top, then chooseSettings and privacy from the pop-up menu.
3. SelectPrivacy .
   
4. Go toDuet >Allow Duet from , and tapOnly you to turn off Duets for all your posts.

What Is a TikTok Duet?

On Duet on TikTok is like a response to an existing video. Your video is displayed next to or on top of someone else’s video. Some users will select the Duet feature to film a reaction to another video or to take part in TikTok challenges . It’s also popular for capturing dual performances, like singing a song.

You can view Duets on TikTok by searching for**#duet** , or some other variation of the word.

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