To react to a TikTok video, use the interaction bar on the right side of the screen:
- Like: Tap the Heart icon (it turns red).
- Comment: Tap the Speech Bubble icon to write a text response.
- Share: Tap the Arrow icon to send the video to others.
- React Video: Open the Share menu and select “React” to record your video response alongside the original.
This guide provides the exact technical steps to use the built-in interaction tools within the 2026 TikTok interface. It focuses exclusively on how to perform these physical actions from the video player.
Core Reactions: Like, Comment, and Share
The primary interaction bar is located on the right side of every video. Here is how to use each tool:
1. Liking a Video
Double-tap anywhere on the video or tap the Heart icon once. When the icon turns red, your like is registered.
2. Leaving a Comment
Tap the Speech Bubble icon to open the comment section. Type your message in the text bar and tap the Send arrow. To react with a video comment, tap the camera icon within the comment bar.
3. Sharing Content
Tap the Right Arrow icon. This opens a menu where you can send the video directly to friends, copy the link, or share it on other social platforms.
Intent Lock: Liking a video lets the creator know you enjoyed the content, but it does not automatically save the video to your device or your “Favorites” tab. To keep a video for later, you must manually use the save a TikTok video feature found in the Share menu.
Advanced Reaction: Making a React Video
A “React” video is a specific format where your camera records your face in a small window over the original video.
- Tap the Share (Arrow) icon.
- Select the “React” button from the bottom row of options.
- Hold the red record button to film your reaction.
- Tap “Next” and publish your video.
Note: The React feature is only available if the original creator has enabled “Allow Reactions” in their privacy settings.
What This Does NOT Do
Reacting to a video does not automatically make you a follower of the creator, nor does it guarantee that your reaction will be seen by the creator if they have filtered their notifications.
Conclusion & Next Step
By mastering these basic interactions, you can actively participate in the TikTok community. Once you know how to react to individual videos, you may want to discover more content tailored to your interests. Learn how to use TikTok search to find specific creators and trending topics to interact with.
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