To credit a video on TikTok, make a post, tap Mention on the Post screen, tap Videos, pick the video you're crediting, and tap Confirm. The video appears in your description and its creator is notified. You can credit up to 3 videos in one post.
Crediting is how you recognise the creator who started a trend or made the original you're building on. You do it by mentioning their video, or the creator themselves, in your description or a comment. There are two moments to do it: while you're making the post, or after it's already up.
Route one: crediting as you make the post
- Make a post in the TikTok app.
- Tap Mention on the Post screen.
- Tap Videos and select a video, then tap Confirm.
- Write a description, adjust settings, and tap Post.
The credited video shows in your post description and the creator gets a notification. The limit is 3 videos credited per post, so if you're stitching ideas from lots of places, pick the ones that matter most.
Where to find the clip you're crediting
When you tap Videos, you can choose from your Posted, Liked or Favourites tab. That's a good reason to like or favourite a video the moment it inspires you, so it's easy to find later. If you've lost track of it, saving TikTok videos you want to come back to makes the next one simpler.
Already got the link? You can paste a video URL into the description instead of picking it from a tab.
Naming a creator rather than a clip
Sometimes it's the person you want to thank, not one particular video. On the Post screen, tap Mention and search their name or username, or choose from your Friends and Following list. They'll be notified, just as they would for a credited video.
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Route two: adding credit once it's live
Forgot before you hit Post? You can still credit by mentioning the creator in a comment. Use the Mention button in the comment bar on your video. If you'd rather start over with the credit in the description, here's how to delete a TikTok video or make it private before reposting.
What to do every time you borrow an idea
Make crediting part of your posting routine rather than an afterthought. Like or favourite the original as soon as you see it, add it through Mention before you post, and fall back on a comment if you forget. It's quick, the creator hears about it, and it shows your audience where the idea came from. If you're reacting to a clip side by side, a duet with a saved video is another way to build on someone's work in the open.
Frequently asked questions
How do you credit a creator, not a video?
On the Post screen tap Mention and search their name or username. They'll be notified.
