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This guide teaches you how to upload:
Basically, you’ll learn how to add any sort of audio to a TikTok.
Answer: To add music on your TikTok posts, start uploading a post and tap “🎵 original sound” at the top. Then, search or select a song.
Note that if you’re a business acount, you won’t be able to use copyrighted songs.
Business accounts are limited to TikTok’s “basic” audios.
To add music to a TikTok on a computer, you have to go to tiktok.com, upload a video, click “Edit video” and select a song from the menu.
The song will then show up on your video’s timeline — select how long you want it to be, adjust its volume and other settings, and click “Save edit” when finished.
Pro Tip: You’ll go through the same process if you’re using a phone or tablet and editing videos via the TikTok website instead of the mobile app.
Pretty easy, right?
To upload your own music to a TikTok, you’ll need to hit “Voiceover” during the upload/edit process.
Alternatively, use SendShort to add your music.
We’ll study each method individually.
To upload your audio through a voiceover on TikTok: Upload your video > Tap the microphone on the right > Record voiceover > Tap “Save“.
This isn’t efficient if you want to add a song on top of your video.
Hence, you’ll probably find method number 2 useful.
To upload your own audio on top of a TikTok, create a free SendShort.ai account and upload your video. Go to “Audio” and insert your audio file (e.g. song or voiceover).
Here’s the step-by-step process:
SendShort makes it super easy for you. Upload audio file or paste a YouTube link and we’ll add it to your TikTok.
You can then change the length and volume of the audio.
Answer: To add somebody else’s music to your TikTok posts, simply find an audio you like and hit “Save Audio”. When uploading a video, you’ll see that audio
You’ve got two options for step number 2 as you can either create a TikTok on the spot or add the audio to an already-existing video in your drafts.
SendShort is an excellent tool for adding music to your TikTok videos, offering features that enhance your content’s appeal and engagement.
Key Features of SendShort:
With SendShort you can enhance your TikTok content with music that resonates with your audience, making your videos more captivating and shareable.
Generally, the main reason TikTok music may not work is a poor or unstable internet connection.
This section aims to answer the following questions:
Let’s see why that is!
A weak or unstable connection can affect music playback.
Ensure you’re connected to a reliable Wi-Fi network or have a strong mobile data signal. If issues persist, try toggling airplane mode on and off to refresh the connection.
TikTok requires access to your device’s microphone and storage.
Outdated versions may have bugs affecting music functionality.
Check the App Store or Google Play Store for updates and install the latest version.
Accumulated cache can cause performance issues.
A simple restart can resolve temporary glitches affecting app performance.
Ensure your device’s operating system is up to date, as updates often include fixes for known issues.
Determine if the issue is specific to TikTok by playing music through other apps.
Fix: If other apps also have sound issues, the problem may be with your device’s audio settings.
If none of the above steps resolve the issue, reach out to TikTok’s support team for further assistance.
By addressing these areas, you can identify and resolve issues preventing music from working on TikTok.
Yes, you can add copyrighted music to TikTok by using the app’s built-in music library — but not if you’re a business account.
Adding music from outside sources may violate copyright laws and could lead to your video being muted or removed.
TikTok’s music library has which includes licensed tracks (and they work for business accounts too).
To avoid copyright issues on TikTok, use music from TikTok’s built-in library, which includes licensed tracks. Alternatively, create and use your own original music or sounds.
You might not be able to add music to TikTok if the app is experiencing a glitch, your app isn’t updated, or if you’re in a region with restricted music licensing.
Ensure your app is updated and check your internet connection.
Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort
David leads the editing team at SendShort. With this help, the team delivers the latest guides on using your favorite social media apps and creating short-form content.
