How to Watch TikTok Without the App

The easiest way to watch TikTok videos without downloading an app or creating a TikTok account is to simply use the official TikTok website in a web browser on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Here’s everything you need to know about using TikTok without the app or an account.

The easiest method to browse TikTok and watch videos without an account or app is to simply visit the TikTok website. Here’s how to use the TikTok website to search for videos and watch them.

You can even browse TikTok on an Xbox or PlayStation video game console using a web browser app like Microsoft Edge.

Open the official TikTok website in a web browser of your choice.

Videos on the main feed play automatically as they appear on your screen. Select a video to view its full description and comments left by TikTok users.

You won’t be able to write a comment on the video or like it without a TikTok account, but you can still share it via the provided web link and share buttons.

Select the creator's profile picture or name to view their TikTok profile.

Select the X icon in the top-left corner to close the video and return to the main TikTok feed.

To search or browse TikTok without an account, enter a phrase into the search bar at the top of the TikTok website and choose from one of the suggested terms.

Select Accounts or Videos to refine your TikTok search results.

All TikTok Live videos can be watched without an account on the TikTok website via the Live tab on the left menu.

Viewing a TikTok livestream is completely anonymous when using the website while logged out though you will need to log in if you want to comment on a broadcast in its live chat.

You will also need to have a TikTok account and be logged in to send virtual gifts with TikTok coins.

You can use TikTok without an account though you will not be able to do the following:

If you cannot, or simply don’t want to, use the official TikTok website or apps, you can still watch many TikTok videos on other platforms and services.

While you can watch videos on TikTok's website without signing in, the share options will be different, and you won't have the option to save (in fact, trying to share a TikTok video on your phone will likely just direct you to download the app). Some sites promise to convert TikTok videos into savable formats, but you should be careful with these. Specifically, never use one that asks for your login info.

The TikTok app requires you to be logged in to browse videos. Use the browser version instead.