3 Effective Ways to Find Contacts on TikTok

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Updated · Apr 28, 2023

Aditya Rayaprolu

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Want to expand your social circle on TikTok? With 689 million monthly active users, there are plenty of people to connect with. 

Adding contacts on TikTok lets you discover new content, reconnect with old friends, and build a diverse network.

In this article, you'll learn how to find contacts on TikTok using the search bar, phone contacts, and Facebook. Let's get started.

How to Find Contacts on TikTok?

To find and add contacts, have the latest TikTok app version (29.1.3 as of this writing). Below are three ways to do it:

1. Connect Phone Contacts

When you connect your phone contacts to TikTok, the app suggests new people who have done the same.

Here’s how to sync your phone contacts:

  1. Open the TikTok app. Tap your profile icon at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Tap the three lines in the top right corner > Settings and Privacy.
  3. Go to Privacy > Sync contacts and 3rd party app friends.
  4. Turn on Sync contacts and give TikTok access to your contacts.
  5. Tap Add Friends on your profile dashboard.
  6. Select Contacts to see TikTok accounts from your saved phone contacts.
  7. Tap Follow to follow someone. You can also click on their profile picture to visit their profile.

Connect Phone Contacts

While on the Settings page, you can also use another method to find real-life contacts on TikTok. Keep reading!

2. Sync Facebook Friends

Syncing TikTok with Facebook lets you find and follow friends and family on the app. You may also discover new creators and pages based on your Facebook connections.

Here’s how to follow Facebook friends on TikTok:

  1. Open TikTok and go to your profile page.
  2. Tap the three lines > Settings and Privacy.
  3. Choose Privacy > Sync contacts and 3rd party app friends.
  4. Turn on Sync Facebook friends and allow TikTok to connect to your Facebook.
  5. Return to your profile and tap Add friends > Facebook friends.
  6. Tap the Follow button next to a username to follow them.

Sync Facebook Friends

The simplest way to find contacts on TikTok is by using the search bar. You can quickly follow people you have in mind by using this method.

To search, follow these steps:

  1. Open TikTok. Tap the magnifying glass icon at the top right corner.
  2. Type your search term in the search bar and tap Search.
  3. Explore Users, Sounds, Shop, LIVE, and Hashtags tabs for related content.
  4. To follow a creator or video, tap their profile and click Follow.

Explore via the Search Bar

Bottom Line

TikTok is a great platform for finding like-minded people.

You can reconnect with real-life friends by syncing your phone contacts and Facebook. If you want to follow a specific contact, use the search bar.

Some ways may work better than others. If you're having trouble finding what you're searching for, don't feel limited to one method.

FAQs.


Can I sync my Instagram contacts with TikTok?

No, you can't. However, you can add your Instagram profile to your TikTok account, so your followers can see it.

What if I only want certain people to follow me on TikTok?

Switch to a Private account to control who can see your videos. If someone you want to follow has a Private account, there are ways to view their videos.

Why aren't my contacts syncing on TikTok?

Make sure TikTok has permission to access your contacts. Go to Settings > TikTok > Permissions > Allow Contacts.

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Aditya Rayaprolu

Aditya Rayaprolu

As a cloud architect at McKinsey with experience handling Fortune 500 clients, this individual has comprehensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies and tools such as cloud computing, virtualization, network security, data storage, and disaster recovery. They have a wealth of experience in creating and executing virtualization solutions for both on-premise and cloud-based systems, with a primary focus on enhancing efficiency, dependability, and security.

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