Here’s how to Duet on TikTok + FAQs

TikTok Duets – where creativity meets collaboration!

If you love scrolling through TikToks, you must have seen a video with two screens – called a Duet. This is a cool feature where two users create a single split-screen video. Here are two ways to do this: reply to an existing video or invite another user to hop on a new collab.

TikTok’s Duet videos are one of the most effective ways to reach younger audiences. After all, millennials are all about consuming content, and Gen Zs love creating it. Duets combine both worlds by letting you pair with another user to create TikTok videos while entertaining everyone else.

Whether it's a song, a dance routine, or a reaction video, Duets are the rage and an excellent way to engage with fellow users. So buckle up and get ready to have twice the fun as we learn how to duet on TikTok.

Before we tell you “how,” let’s answer “what” and “why.”

What is a Duet on TikTok?

Duet is a feature on TikTok that allows users to create videos and post them side-by-side with a video from another TikToker. Remember, both creators must have public accounts with the enabled "Duet" feature.

Why should you jump on the Duet bandwagon?

With more than a billion monthly active users and Gen Z making up 60% of the TikTok population, Duets are the perfect way to build an audience with today's youth.

Regarding branding, TikTok Duets are a fantastic tool for companies and social media influencers to promote themselves and broaden their reach. A Duet creatively presents a product, service, or skill. Simultaneously, it helps foster a sense of community as TikTokers unite to create engaging content.

For product promotion, companies or brands often collaborate with social media celebrities (called influencer marketing). With Duets, both the brand and the influencer can fit into one screen and talk about the product. This helps the brand access the celebrity’s followers and vice versa.

Who can you create a Duet with?

TikTok allows you to make Duets with any public video that has the "Duet" function enabled. This means you also need to turn it on. If you want to collaborate for a fresh video, invite someone from your “Following” or “Followers” list. Here's how.

• Open TikTok on your iOS or Android device.
• Tap the three lines in the screen’s top-right corner.
• Select “Privacy,” and click “Duet.”
• Finally, decide who can make Duets with you by choosing between “Everyone,” “Friends” and “Only Me.”

After making these changes, record Duets with friends, influencers, and anyone with the same settings.

Make a Duet on TikTok

Let’s get to the good stuff. Follow this step-by-step guide to record Duets.

• Open the TikTok app, and log in to your account.
• If you’re already logged in, find the video you want to use for a Duet and tap the “Share” option (the arrow icon) on the screen’s right-hand side.
• Select “Duet” from the options, and tap the red button at the screen’s bottom to start recording. Remember, your video will appear on the screen’s left-hand side, while the other user’s video will appear on the right.
• After recording, tap the check mark on the right. You can also add stickers or effects.
• Tap “Next.”
• Add a caption to describe your video, and don’t forget hashtags.
• Finally, hit “Post,” and voilà – your video is now published!

How to make a Duet on TikTok with sound

Some of the most popular TikTok Duets involve sound. Whether it’s music, a voiceover or instrumental covers, audio enhances any video and its chance of going viral. Here are two ways to add your own sound to a Duet.

Use the microphone option

• Open TikTok, and find a video you want to Duet with.
• Tap the share button, and select “Duet” from the options.
• Select the microphone icon on the screen’s right-hand side.
• Connect your headphones or earphones to your phone. If you have wired headphones or a microphone, connect them to your phone and record an instrument or vocals.
• Once you’re ready, hit the red button and start recording!

Use the voiceover option

• Open the TikTok app, and find a video for your Duet.
• Select “Duet,” and tap the record button.
• After recording, look for the “Voiceover” option (a microphone icon) on the screen’s right-hand side.
• Tap or long-press the red button, and start recording a voiceover for your video. Make sure they’re in sync.
• Preview the added sound. You can start over if the timing’s off or there’s unwanted background noise.
• Next, tap “Save.”
• You now have a Duet-ready video with your very own voiceover!

FAQs about TikTok Duets

Do you still have a few doubts? Don't worry. Whether you're a new creator or an experienced TikToker, here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions.

How do I Duet on TikTok with a prerecorded video?

Unfortunately, no. Although TikTok doesn’t permit a prerecorded video for a duet, you can record a video with TikTok’s built-in camera by tapping the red button on the recording screen, publishing it and Dueting on it later.

How do you create side-by-side videos on TikTok?

Duets are side-by-side videos. Whenever you create a Duet with another user, your video will appear on the screen’s left-hand side, while their video will show up on the right.

How do I find videos to Duet with?

You can find Duet videos on TikTok by searching for them using hashtags like #duet or by tapping the #duet tag on other users' feeds. We also recommend exploring the FYP page for inspiration.

How do I save a video to Duet with later?

TikTok has tons of videos, so if you find a random TikTok in the wild that would make a great video for Duet, tap the heart icon to save it to your favorites. Otherwise, it’s near impossible to find it later.

Double the fun with Linktree

We’re not leaving you with a simple “how-to” guide!

If you want more TikTok tips and tricks, head to The Linktree Blog. You’ll find tutorials on the best times to post, TikTok’s emoji codes, and ratio’s meaning.

Plus, we’ll throw in a neat little tool for you. Add a Linktree to your TikTok bio and connect your social media profiles – all in one place!