Ever liked a TikTok video and wanted to create similar content on your own or with the video owner? TikTok makes it easy for you. On TikTok, you can create duet videos and increase your chances of gaining popularity alongside famous users more easily than on other platforms. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through how to duet on TikTok and explore related settings for creating the perfect duet. If you only want to keep a copy of a video to watch or reference offline, a TikTok video downloader does that without duetting it.
Additionally, I’ll provide detailed instructions on editing your videos with sound and voiceovers that help you sell on TikTok, complete with visuals to simplify everything. So, without further ado, let’s dive right in.
What Is Duet on TikTok?
You may have seen videos of two people singing along with a piece of music in the background: one singing a part and another singing the following part. If you have seen such videos, you’ve actually seen one type of duet.
Duets on TikTok are simply a side-by-side video with a split screen showing two creators/TikTokers at the same time. Now, let’s see how you can make one of these duets.
Note: You must have a public account in order to let others duet your videos.
How to Duet on TikTok?
There is a difference between dueting another user’s videos and letting a user duet your videos, and for each, there are different settings. The only thing you must remember here is that this feature is not enabled for all TikTok videos. For now, here’s how to duet another user’s video:
- Open the TikTok app, find the video you want to Duet, and tap the ‘Share’ button.
- Select the ‘Duet’ option.
- Then choose your filming settings and tap the ‘Record’ button to film your Duet.
- After recording, tap ‘Next,’ make any necessary edits, and adjust your privacy settings.
- Then, tap ‘Post’ to publish your Duet, or tap Drafts to save it for later.
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Duet Privacy Settings for All Your Videos
One of the great features of TikTok is the ability to manage settings for individual videos or all your videos at once. Here’s how to allow duet on TikTok and apply the same settings to all your videos:
- Open the TikTok app and tap ‘Profile’ at the bottom.
- Tap the ‘Menu’ button at the top.
- Then go to ‘Settings and privacy.’
- Select ‘Privacy.’
- Then tap ‘Duet.’
- Choose who can Duet your videos: ‘Everyone,’ ‘Friends (followers you follow back),’ or ‘Only you.’
Duet Privacy Settings for One of Your Videos
If you (don’t) want others to duet one of your videos, you can do the following before posting:
- First, create your video and tap the ‘Post’ section as shown in the image below.
- Now, toggle the ‘Allow Duet’ setting on or off.
Now, for a video that you’ve already posted, you can:
- Find the video you want, and tap the ‘(…)’ button on the right side of the video.
- Select ‘Privacy settings’ from the options.
- Finally, toggle the ‘Allow Duet’ setting on or off.
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How to Delete Duets Containing Your Video?
Although you might choose to enable the duet feature for your videos, you may encounter duets on your original content that you don’t really like or prefer to delete altogether. Here’s how you can save your own video first and then remove the duet:
- Open TikTok and go to your profile.
- Select the video, tap ‘(…)’ button, and choose ‘Save video.’
- Next, go to your profile and tap the menu icon at the top right.
- Navigate to ‘Settings and privacy > Privacy > Duet.’
- Tap ‘Manage associated videos.’
- Select the video you want to remove.
- Tap the ‘(…)’ button and choose ‘Remove all.’
- Confirm by tapping ‘Remove.’
How to Duet on TikTok with Sound or Voiceover?
Videos on TikTok usually have sounds, and if you want to duet someone’s video, you might want to add sound to the original video for whatever reason you have. To activate your mic:
- First, find the video you want to duet and tap the share button on the screen.
- Then, select ‘Duet.’
- Now, enable sound by tapping the Mic button.
- In this stage, hold the red record button to capture your part and then tap the pink checkmark.
- Select the ‘Volume’ option on the right.
- Set ‘Original sound’ and ‘Added sound’ the way you want and tap ‘Done.’
- Tap ‘Next.’
- Add a unique TikTok caption and adjust the settings you want.
- Finally, tap ‘Post,’ and it’s done.
Why Can’t I Duet on TikTok? Common Fixes
- The creator turned Duet off. Duets are optional, and the creator can disable them for one video or for all videos.
- The account is private. Only public videos can usually be dueted.
- Your app is out of date. Update TikTok and try again.
- Age or privacy settings. Some accounts have restrictions on who can duet them.
- The video uses restricted audio. Some sounds and videos cannot be used in a duet.
- A temporary glitch. Log out and back in, or clear the app cache.
Duet vs Stitch vs Reply: What Is the Difference?
| Feature | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Duet | Plays your video next to the original at the same time | Reactions, singing along and side-by-side comparisons |
| Stitch | Uses a short clip of the original, then your video continues | Answers, commentary and continuing a story |
| Reply with video | Answers a comment on a video with a new video | Q&As and engaging with commenters |
Tips for Better Duets
- Add something new. A duet works best when you react, answer or add a twist instead of copying.
- Pick the right layout. Side-by-side, top-and-bottom and reaction-style layouts suit different videos.
- Credit the original creator. Mention them in your caption and keep a friendly tone.
- Use clear audio. Make sure your voice is audible over the original sound.
- Add a caption and hashtags. See our TikTok captions and TikTok hashtags.
Related: how to stitch on TikTok, how to repost on TikTok and the full TikTok guide.
Last Words on How to Duet on TikTok
In short, by following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can easily learn how to duet on TikTok, ensuring your videos reach the right audience while maintaining control over your content. Additionally, you can adjust settings for adding sound and voiceovers or delete duets made with your own videos using the instructions above.
FAQs
Now that you know how to do a duet on TikTok, let’s take a look at some frequently asked questions.
1. How to Edit a TikTok Duet?
After posting, TikTok does not allow for editing of duets. Therefore, you must ensure everything looks the way you want BEFORE you post your duets.
2. Can You Make a Duet with Someone Whose Account Is Private?
No, you cannot make a duet with someone whose TikTok account is set to private. Duetting with videos is not possible unless the account owner changes their privacy settings to public or you are approved as a follower.
3. What’s the Difference Between a Duet and a Stitch on TikTok?
While duets involve creating a new video alongside the original, stitches involve integrating a section of another user’s video into your own.
