Do you feel like a dinosaur in TikTok? These are its keys

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TikTok is one of the most successful social networks, a place to publish and watch funny or musical videos. What else can we do in TikTok?

A little over a year ago, the star of amateur music videos was Musical.ly, a social network where you could upload your videos dancing, singing or doing silly things. But already then a new rival emerged, TikTok, which served the same purpose.

Curiously, sooner rather than later, the people in charge of TikTok decided to buy and merge both mobile applications. And far from resenting, TikTok has become one of the most downloaded apps in both iOS and Android. To be more specific, in the first three months of 2019, according to Sensor Tower data, TikTok was the most downloaded iOS app worldwide and the third in Android, surpassed only by WhatsApp and Messenger.

What makes TikTok so popular? Let’s look at its most promising features and functions to enjoy this social network by sharing videos or watching those published by others.

Controlling comments

We all like to get positive feedback on our videos, but not everyone is equally educational and some are directly disrespectful to others. Luckily, TikTok allows you to put the order in the comments you receive in your posts, so if someone says something rude, you’ll have a chance to block those comments.

First of all, we can filter the comments, so if they match the filters, that comment won’t see the light. From Privacy and Settings > Privacy and Safety, it is possible to activate the filter of comments by keywords. We will define those keywords manually by clicking on Add Keywords.

And if we want to activate the restrictions or automatic moderation of comments, just go to Privacy and Safety, then “Who Can Comment on My Videos” and finally Everyone, Friends or Off.

Recording in hands-free mode

To record video in TikTok we must hold down the recording button, but it is possible to record video with hands-free, without needing to hold or hold the phone.

In the recording menu, press the icon of the stopwatch with the number 3, choose the duration of the video and press Start counting. After 3 seconds, it will start recording without you having to hold it or without anyone recording you.

Do we do a duet?

One of the most successful functions of TikTok is the duo, the possibility of recording a video between two TikTok users saving distances and time. As the people in charge say, “you don’t have to be in the same place as your friend to create a TikTok video together”. And you don’t need to record it at the same time.

First, we choose a video of the other person with whom we want to duo, then click on the button with an arrow to the right and finally on the icon of two emojis to start the duo. The requirements, “the account must not be private and the video can not be more than 15 seconds.

Now you see me, now you don’t see me

As in Instagram, TikTok videos can be public or private. In other words, they can be watched by everyone or just by whoever you want. To do this, when you are going to publish a video, you must click on Who Can View This Video and choose one of the available options. Everyone for everyone, Friends for your contacts or friends and finally Private for you to see. You can change this option from video to video at any time.

Another interesting option is that our TikTok account is public or private. If your account is public, anyone can see your TikTok profile, comment on your posts, etc.. If your account is private, you must be the one who approves or not who can follow you and see you.

If you want more options for this style, from Privacy and Settings you can configure the different actions available in TikTok, such as who can do duets with me, who can send me messages or comments, and so on. In each section, you can choose between Everyone or Friends.

Effects and face filters

A good TikTok video is not limited to video and audio, you can also apply effects and even a face filter to change your face completely.

On the video recording screen, just click on the clock icon to choose Filter or Time. Then follow the instructions and enjoy. And as for the masks, you’ll also find them on the recording screen. Click on Facial filter, choose one of the many available and dance with your face changed.