
Pro-Tip: When creating public videos after making a private one, be sure to switch the “Who can watch this video” setting back to “Friends” or “Everyone,” as TikTok typically saves your last upload setting.Īlso, remember when using a sound on the app, your video will only be the length of the sound (even if you set the video to record longer than that).

Select “Use this sound” at the bottom and use your audio to create a TikTok video. You should be brought to a page of all videos featuring this sound-in this case, it should only be yours since it’s from a private video. Next, select the private video you’d like to use as a sound and click the spinning record icon with your profile picture in the center.ħ. You can find these in the second tab on your profile, marked with a lock at the top.Ħ. Next, head over to your TikTok profile and go to your private videos. Instead, we recommend skipping the details, changing the “Who can watch this video” setting to “Only me,” and hitting the red “Post” button, which will upload the video privately.ĥ. However, this is unnecessary if you’re simply using the video to create a sound for future use. You should land on a window asking you to input details for your TikTok video, such as the caption, location, etc. When you’re done recording (or uploading a saved video), click the red “Next” button towards the bottom right side of your screen.Ĥ. Alternatively, you can upload a video from your phone’s library if you have a stored video you’d like to grab audio from.ģ.

Open the TikTok app and hit the plus sign to start recording a new video.Ģ.Keep reading to learn more about adding original sounds on TikTok.

However, it wouldn’t hurt if your original sound launched a new TikTok trend. Even if you don’t use original sounds in hopes of them going viral, it’s a great way to make your content stand out or showcase your talents (such as DJing or being outright funny). Did you know that creating original sounds on TikTok is a great way to help your profile and videos get more views and engagement? Sounds are integral to creating on the platform, and TikTokers who are stamped as original creators of popular sounds reap the benefits.
