TikTok was undoubtedly one of the most popular social media networks online but it was mainly built for the mobile operating system. PC users had no option to access the service through the browser until BlueStacks offered a workaround for the problem. While you can always use the TikTok app on your PC, Let us see how to use TikTok on a Windows PC to make your day.
Workaround to use TikTok in a browser on Windows PC
Earlier, you could open TikTok in a browser and watch videos but now that option no more exists. When you try to open the website in a browser it just refuses to load, leaving many TikTok lovers in a lurch. That said, there’s a workaround you can use to move past this problem and enjoy TikTok videos even on a PC. Follow the instructions given in the post below.
- Download and Install BlueStacks Installer on your PC.
- Use the search bar to browse for TikTok.
- Locate its Play Store page, and install it as you would with any other app on your phone.
- Find its icon on the BlueStacks home screen.
- Click the icon to launch TikTok.
- login with your account or create one to get access to all your content, feed, etc.
Making the TikTok app work on your PC will allow you to create, edit, and upload videos in a much easy way. See how to do it!
Open a browser on your PC and download the BlueStacks Installer. Run the installer when the download is complete, and the emulator will launch automatically.
Once the installer is up and running, use the search bar on the top right to browse for TikTok. Alternatively, you can choose the TikTok app from the Homepage directly as shown in the image above.
If the icon is not visible to you, click on the app’s portrait in the search results to go to Play Store page, and install it as you would with any other app on your phone.
Following the installation, you can find its icon on the BlueStacks home screen. Click on it to launch it.
Login with your account. If you do not have an account, create one and proceed further. This will allow you to have access to all your content, your feed, and every single feature of the mobile app, but on your computer.
You can even connect a webcam and microphone to your PC to churn out awesome content.
Related: How to use the TikTok app on Windows PC.
Can I download TikTok app for PC?
It is possible to download the TikTok app on a personal computer. The app is available for Windows and can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Remember that to use the app on your computer; you must have an active TikTok account. You can create an account using the app on your phone or by signing up on the TikTok website.
What exactly is TikTok?
Just like Facebook and Twitter, TikTok is a social network with a simple concept. It allows users to record themselves dancing to music, lip-syncing, or engaging in shenanigans alone or with friends in clips that could last from 3 to 60 seconds. It allows users to create and share short videos with others. The app was originally called Douyin in China was launched in 2016 and has since gained a large following worldwide.
That’s all there is to it!
