TikTok: How to Change Who Can Duet With You

Users can prevent others from using this feature with their content

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TikTok allows users to create “Duets” with other users’ videos. However, creators can turn off this feature so other users can’t create duets with their content.

Our guide will show you how to change who can duet with your videos in the TikTok mobile application.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the TikTok app on iOS.

Step 1: On your TikTok profile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen.

Screenshot of a TikTok user's profile with a red arrow pointing at the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen

Step 2: Tap “Settings and privacy” at the bottom of the screen.

Screenshot of TikTok's profile menu with a red arrow pointing at "Settings and privacy"

Step 3: Tap “Privacy.”

Screenshot of TikTok's "Settings and privacy" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Privacy"

Step 4: Under the “Interactions” section, tap “Duet.”

Screenshot of TikTok's "Privacy" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Duet"

Step 5: Tap “Everyone,” “Followers that you follow back” or “Only me,” depending on your preference.

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