To add hashtags to a TikTok video, navigate to the final “Post” screen after you have finished editing your clip. Tap inside the text field labeled “Write a caption…”, then type the # symbol followed immediately by your chosen keyword without spaces to attach the tag to your post.
This guide provides the exact technical steps to manually input hashtags into your video’s metadata field before publishing. These steps are performed exclusively during the final stage of the upload process.
Step-by-Step: How to Type and Add Hashtags
Follow these instructions to insert tags using the 2026 TikTok interface:
- Navigate to the Post Screen: After recording or selecting your video, proceed through the editing screens and tap “Next” until you reach the final “Post” screen.
- Locate the Caption Field: Find and tap on the main text area labeled “Write a caption…” or “Describe your video.”
- Type Your Hashtags: Using the on-screen keyboard, type the # symbol followed by your keyword (e.g., #tutorial). To add multiple tags, type a space and then the next # symbol followed by another keyword.
Hashtags are typed directly into the main caption field. There is no separate button or menu labeled “Add Hashtags” in the current TikTok interface. Think of the caption box as the single input area for both your descriptive text and your metadata tags.
This process does not automatically generate, recommend, or research hashtags for you. It is the manual method for inputting the specific tags you have already chosen for your content.
Final Actions and Next Steps
Once your hashtags are typed into the caption, you can continue to add visual text and stickers to your video itself to improve engagement before publishing. To publish your video, tap the red “Post” button at the bottom of the screen.
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