How to share from instagram to tiktok

Facebook and Instagram may be busy trying to clone TikTok within their own apps as Reels, but a new feature rolling out now from TikTok will see the short-form video app’s content showing up in more places across Meta’s social networking platforms. TikTok confirmed to TechCrunch it’s launching a new sharing feature that will allow users to publish their TikTok Stories — a feature it has been piloting since last year — to rival social networks, including both Facebook and Instagram.

The feature only recently began rolling out to TikTok users, the company said, so you may not see the option in your own app just yet.

The move could give TikTok’s content increased visibility on Meta’s platforms, as the tech giant has been working to downrank recirculated TikTok videos in Reels. Specifically, Meta advised its creators that it would prioritize original content on Reels across Instagram and Facebook, noting its algorithms would be on the lookout for watermarks — like the one TikTok includes on its videos, for example.

Reposting TikTok Stories, however, could be a new way for TikTok creators to share their work with followers on other social networks — without having to compete for attention with Reels.

The feature, first uncovered in changes discovered by product intelligence firm Watchful.ai, introduces a new sharing interface for TikTok Stories. Previously, users could share their TikTok Stories directly with TikTok friends by tapping their profile picture in the share sheet that pops up when you click the three-dot menu on a Story. The same interface also allows users to save the videos to their device, delete it or change its privacy settings.

Now, this sharing option will include a row of popular social apps, as well as an option to copy a link to the video, according to images provided by Watchful.ai and confirmed by TikTok.

How to share from instagram to tiktok

Image Credits: TikTok screenshot via Watchful

The new row includes quick-tap options to share to Reddit, Facebook, Instagram and Instagram Stories (as opposed to the Instagram Feed). To be clear, this does not include the ability to cross-post to Facebook Reels or Instagram Reels. And again, this is about sharing TikTok Stories, not TikTok videos. Stories can consist of either static images or videos, much like they can on other social platforms. In other words, unless TikTok creators are already cross-posting their TikTok videos to their TikTok Stories, it’s not a backdoor way to share TikToks to other Facebook or Instagram surfaces outside of Reels.

TikTok Stories wouldn’t be a good fit for Reels anyway, as they tend to consist of more casual or personal posts, or Q&As between the creator and fans (e.g. “Ask Me Anything”) — the same sort of content you often see on Instagram Stories. But the new feature could be a way for a creator who primarily publishes to TikTok to reach followers who more often use other popular social networking apps, with little additional effort required on their part.

TikTok did not confirm when the feature would fully roll out to its global user base. However, we should note that TikTok Stories itself is still in global testing. Given that it’s not a fully launched product, features such as this new sharing option may or may not roll out to the app to all users, or they may be changed by the time the product is launched publically.

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Table of Contents

  • How to link TikTok to Instagram
  • Linking TikTok to Youtube
  • How to unlink Instagram from TikTok
  • Beware of TikTok watermarks
  • How to Share TikTok Videos on Instagram (directly from TikTok)
    • Method 1: Sharing a public TikTok Video to Instagram before publishing
    • Method 2: Saving a Tiktok video after publishing (public or private video)
    • Method 3: Using Hopper HQ
  • How to add TikTok link on Instagram?
  • FAQs

Cross-posting your content across multiple social media platforms is a great way to get more eyes on your brand, expand your audience, and build awareness. Connecting TikTok to Instagram is a quick and easy way to repurpose TikTok content and cross-post from TikTok to Instagram to attract a whole new audience. 

Repost TikTok Videos to Instagram

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Adding Instagram on TikTok gives you the ability to expand your reach on both platforms and convert your TikTok audience to Instagram followers. In fact, many brands and creators have reported an increase in their Instagram following after joining TikTok.

Here’s how to add Instagram on TikTok:

How to share from instagram to tiktok
How to link TikTok to Instagram

  1. Download the TikTok app on your phone from the Apple Store or Play Store
  2. Open the TikTok app and log in or create an account
  3. Tap “Profile” at the bottom right of the TikTok home screen
  4. Tap “Edit Profile“ on your profile page
  5. You’ll see the “Social” section on your edit profile screen 
  6. Tap “Add Instagram” under “Social”
  7. The Instagram Login screen will load; log in using your Instagram username and password, or continue with Facebook

Voila! There is now an Instagram icon next to the “Edit Profile” button on your TikTok profile page. 

Tap the Instagram icon to be redirected to Instagram.

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Linking TikTok to Youtube

It is also possible to link your TikTok and Youtube accounts. 

To connect your Youtube account to TikTok, follow the same steps above, but tap “Add Youtube” in step 6.

Complete the rest of the steps as you did for Instagram. Your YouTube account is now linked to your TikTok, you will see 2 options when tapping the Instagram icon next to “Edit Profile”; Instagram and Youtube.

  1. Follow the steps above to go to your “Edit Profile” screen
  2. Tap on your Instagram handle under “Social” on your “Edit Profile” screen
  3. Tap “Unlink”

How to share from instagram to tiktok
Unlink Instagram from TikTok

Voila! Your Instagram is removed from your TikTok.

Beware of TikTok watermarks

Using TikTok to create and edit videos and resharing that content on Instagram makes perfect sense when it comes to expanding reach.

Instagram caught up to the growing popularity of TikTok with the launch of Reels.

However, Instagram was not thrilled about users only sharing TikTok content on its platform and treating Reels as the secondary platform.

So, to encourage users to make original Reels content, Instagram has made changes to its algorithm to no longer promote Reels that have a TikTok watermark on them.

Related: How to Remove The TikTok Watermark

With that said, Hopper HQ lets you share TikTok videos to Instagram without the TikTok watermark in just a few clicks.

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Now that you’ve linked Instagram to TikTok, you can easily share your TikTok videos on Instagram as well.

You can share your TikTok videos directly to Instagram in 3 ways:

  1. Sharing a public Tiktok video before publishing 
  2. Saving a Tiktok video after publishing (public or private videos)
  3. Using Hopper HQ

Method 1: Sharing a public TikTok Video to Instagram before publishing

In order to share a video on TikTok and Instagram simultaneously, your TikTok video needs to be public. Here’s how to do it:

How to share from instagram to tiktok
Method 1: Sharing a public TikTok Video to Instagram before publishing

  1. Tap the “+” icon on the Tiktok home screen
  2. Record a video or upload one from your gallery
  3. Edit your video, then tap “Next”
  4. In the “Who can view this video” section, select “Everyone” or “Friends” to make your video public
  5. Tap the Instagram icon to share directly to Instagram 
  6. Tap Post. 
  7. Once the video is posted on TikTok, the app will redirect you to Instagram to repost your video
  8. once on Instagram, you’ll see 2 options: “Feed” and “Stories”.
  9. Select the one you want, and continue to post as you normally would on Instagram.

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Method 2: Saving a Tiktok video after publishing (public or private video)

You do not need to make your video public if you don’t want to. This method allows you to share your TikTok videos even if they’re private. All you need to do is save the TikTok video to your gallery and post it to Instagram. Here’s how:

  1. Go to your TikTok profile
  2. Select the TikTok video you want to share to Instagram
  3. Tap on the three dots on the right side of the screen and select “Save Video”
How to share from instagram to tiktok
How to share from instagram to tiktok
  1. Your TikTok video will be downloaded to your phone gallery 
  2. Open Instagram and upload the video to post on your feed as a reel or story
  3. Edit your video, and add your text, caption, and hashtags
  4. Tap “Share”, and you’re all set!

How to share from instagram to tiktok

Method 3: Using Hopper HQ

Hopper HQ’s latest feature lets you repost your TikTok video content to Instagram and other social media platforms in just a few clicks. Here’s how to repost TikTok videos to Instagram using Hopper HQ:

  1. On the Hopper HQ desktop app, go to your TikTok grid planner
  2. Simply click the TikTok post you’d like to repost to Instagram
  3. Click “Reschedule” on the right side of the screen
  4. Click the Instagram account you’d like to repost to
  5. You can also repost to Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, or Pinterest
  6. Choose the date and time to schedule your post, or post immediately

That’s it! Hopper HQ will post your TikTok video on Instagram and other platforms WITHOUT the TikTok watermark.

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Repost TikTok to Instagram with Hopper HQ

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The only way to add a TikTok link to your Instagram profile is through a link in your bio. 

Here’s how to add a link to your Instagram profile:

  1. Go to your Instagram profile page 
  2. Tap “Edit Profile“
  3. Tap “Add Links” in the new window 
  4. Tap “Add external link”
  5. Type in your TikTok profile URL and give it a title
  6. Tap “Done” in the top right corner of your screen.
How to share from instagram to tiktok
How to share from instagram to tiktok
How to share from instagram to tiktok
Add TikTok link on Instagram

FAQs

Can I share my TikTok videos on other platforms?

Yes, you can share TikTok videos on other social media platforms. Choose the TikTok video you’d like to share, tap the three dots icon on the right side of the screen, and choose to share your video on Instagram, Whatsapp, Facebook, Messenger, Snapchat, Twitter, Linkedin, and more.

Why can’t I see the option to add Instagram in TikTok?

If you don’t see Instagram as an option to link in the TikTok app, simply delete and reinstall the app for the option to reappear.

Can I add an Instagram link to my TikTok bio?

Yes, you can add Instagram as a link in your TikTok bio, but it won’t be a clickable hyperlink, so anyone who wants to follow it will need to copy and paste it or type it manually in the Instagram app.

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Can I post an Instagram reel on TikTok?

You can crosspost from Instagram Reels to TikTok from both your draft and published Reels. Simply click the 3 dots on your Reels thumbnail during planning to be able to select to duplicate for TikTok.

How do you copy a video from Instagram to TikTok?

Linking your Instagram to TikTok Open the TikTok app and click the “Profile” icon on the bottom right corner of the screen. Underneath your TikTok bio section, there should be a section that says “Instagram.” Tap the section that says, “Add Instagram to Your Profile.”

How do I attach my Instagram to TikTok?

Now that you know why you should do it, here's how:.
Tap on the “Me” symbol in TikTok's lower right-hand corner..
Make changes to your profile by clicking the Edit Profile option..
You'll notice a section labeled “Instagram” beneath the bio. ... .
The Instagram sign-in page will now open. ... .
And voila!.