Interactions and engagements are some of the most important aspects of a TikTok video. So, to make interactions even more engaging, TikTok has features that let you mention users in other videos through the comment section. So, let us look into how to see your mentions in TikTok and what it means when you get a mention.
Answer: You can mention someone in TikTok if you know their username. So, to check who mentioned you in TikTok, you can go to your TikTok inbox from your home screen. From there, just filter the all activity tab to mentions. There, you can access all the mentions from your friends on TikTok.
Read further to know how to get to your mentions in TikTok on both iOS and Android devices.
What Is A Mention In TikTok?
When someone mentions you in TikTok, it is the same as someone tagging you in the comments of a video. If another user thinks of you or wants you to see a video content that they saw on the TikTok app, then they can do either one of two things. The first is they can share the video through the message on TikTok. However, if the video is from a private account then your friend cannot see the video without following the creator.
On the other hand, the other option is to mention you in the comment section of the video itself. For this, the user needs to add an ‘@’ and your username. You will then get a notification for the mention which you can open to look at the video. However, similar to sending a message, you cannot see the post if the mention is in a private account video that you do not follow already. So, let us look into what you need to do to see the mentions.
How To See Your Mentions In TikTok?
You got a notification saying someone mentioned you in the TikTok app. So, how do you see your mentions on TikTok?
Follow the steps below which we have mentioned for each device that you may use TikTok in.
See Mentions In TikTok On iOS Device
To see your mentions in TikTok on an iOS device, follow the given steps.
Step 1: Open TikTok On Your Device
First, launch the TikTok app on your device by tapping on it. You can log in to your account from the Profile icon in the bottom right corner of the panel.
Step 2: Go To Inbox
In the top right corner of the screen, tap on the paper plane icon to get to your Inbox. The inbox has the direct message and all the activity notifications from your TikTok account.
Step 3: Select All Activity
In your inbox, tap on the All Activity option at the top of the screen.
Step 4: Filter Mentions
From the drop-down menu that comes up, you can filter among all the options and tap on the Mentions option.
Step 5: Tap On Comment
Your inbox will then have all the notifications of the people who have mentioned you. You can then tap on the mention and it will open as a comment to the video that you were mentioned in. you can then look at the video and reply to the mention in the video.
Use Android Device To See Mentions In TikTok
Similar to an iOS device, you can also see your mentions in TikTok using your Android device. So, follow the step-by-step process below for this.
Step 1: Launch TikTok On Your Device
First, launch the TikTok app on your device by tapping on it. On your home screen, you can log in to your TikTok account from the Profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Go To Inbox
Next, go to the inbox in TikTok by tapping on the paper plane icon on the top right corner of the screen. The inbox is where all the notifications in your TikTok profile and your message in TikTok are located.
Step 3: Tap On All Activity
From the top of the screen, tap on the All Activity option to open it.
Step 4: Select ‘Mentions’
From the drop-down menu that pops up, select the Mentions option to open the mention notifications in your profile.
Step 5: Tap On Mention To Get To Video
Finally, tap on the mention that you want to open. The video that your friend mentioned you in the comment will then open up on the screen. You can watch it and reply or react to the comment in the post.
See Your Mentions In TikTok On The Web
To see your mentions in TikTok on the web, you cannot use a built-in feature from the web app itself because there is no TikTok inbox. However, if you use an Android emulator to open TikTok on your web, then you can check your mentions using the TikTok web app.
So, follow the steps below to open the TikTok inbox and check mentions on the web with the Bluestack Android emulator.
Step 1: Download And Install Bluestack On Your Device
First, download and install the Bluestack Android Emulator on your PC device using the link given.
Step 2: Open Google Play Store
Once you follow the on-screen instructions and install Bluestacks, go to the Google Play Store in the Android emulator screen.
Step 3: Install TikTok App
In the play store, tap on the search bar and search for TikTok. Then, tap on the install button from the right side of the screen to download the web version of TikTok from the Android emulator.
Step 4: Go To Inbox
Once you open TikTok, log in to the TikTok web app with your login credentials. You can then go to the inbox of your app from the paper plane icon option.
Step 5: Check All Activity
In your inbox, tap on the All Activity section. There, you can specify and filter all activities to mention notifications.
Step 6: Open Mentions
Finally, tap on the mention that you want to check out. Then, you can watch the video post and then reply, react to or comment on the video post as per your choice.
Note: Even if your friend mentions you in the comment of a video if the post is from a private creator that you do not follow, then you cannot see it. Once you tap on the notification, the profile of the creator with a ‘follow’ button will appear which means that it is private.
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How To Disable Mentions In TikTok?
If you do not want to get the notification for mentions then you can change the push notifications for it too. To do this, you can follow the given steps on whichever device that you use.
Step 1: Launch TikTok App On Your Device
First, launch the TikTok app on your device by tapping on it. You can then log in to your TikTok account with your login credentials.
Step 2: Go To Profile
From the bottom right corner of the screen, tap on the Profile icon to get to your Tiktok profile.
Step 3: Tap On Three Line Icon
Once you are in your profile, tap on the three-line icon that is in the top right corner of the page to get to your settings for your profile.
Step 4: Select Push Notifications Option
From the options that come up, select push notifications to get to your notification settings in TikTok.
Step 5: Set Mention Notifications To Off
Finally, you can customize the settings for your TikTok profile. Including the settings for your mentions which you can turn off by toggling the option off. This way, you will not get notifications for your friends mentioning you in any video content on TikTok.
Why Do My Comments Disappear In TikTok?
If your comments keep disappearing on TikTok then there can be a couple of reasons why it is happening. We have listed some of the possible reasons below and how you could tackle them too.
- Your TikTok app is full of cache and affects the features in the app. You can correct this by clearing out your TikTok cache.
- There can be an issue with the app itself. In this case, contact TikTok support and check with them.
- You may be using the wrong username to tag or mention users, which makes the comments never appear in the notification of the user you tagged.
- If your comments in your notification bar keep changing, then it can be because you may have changed your username.
- Another reason for your mentions to disappear can be if you delete your account and logged back in. This way, your notifications can be cleared out as well.
Will Changing Username Affect Mentions In TikTok?
Yes, changing your username will affect your old mentions because they will not be updated in the app. This means that if a friend tagged you or mentioned you with your old username in any video, then you cannot access the same mention when you have your new username. The name will not get updated in each one of the videos where your friend has mentioned you.
Why Can’t I See Tagged Comments On My TikTok Video?
If you cannot see tagged comments on your TikTok video, it may be because there are no TikTok mentions on your Videos. In this case, you should check your privacy settings if mentioning in comments is disabled on your video. There can also be a comments filter that you have set which is preventing people from mentioning other people in the comment section.
Turning off mentions in your TikTok video will prevent people from mentioning their friends and families ultimately leading to lesser exposure for your content. If you are a content creator or social media influencer, you should avoid disabling mentions in comments.
Why Can’t I See The Comment I Was Tagged In?
If you cannot see the comment you were tagged in, it may be because you missed the notifications. To be able to see the mentioned comment, you will need to visit the exact video and search for the comment in the sea of comments.
Or you can go to the notification section of TikTok by clicking the inbox button and filter the ‘Mentions’ notifications from the dropdown button on top. You can now look for the notification for the mention and click it to go to the video and to the comment.
How Do You Mention People On TikTok?
To mention people on TikTok, simply type ‘@’ followed by their username. Once you start typing, TikTok will start suggesting people and you can choose from the list.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Some frequently asked questions on how to see your mentions in TikTok are below.
How Do I Remove A Mention In TikTok?
If you want to remove a mention in TikTok, you can long press in the notification and then delete it from the inbox tab. Moreover, you cannot remove the mention itself from the comment in the video as it is someone else’s comment. Unless the other person directly deletes the comment from the video post, you cannot remove it.
How Do You Turn On Mentions In TikTok?
You can go to your push notifications and then turn on the mentions in TikTok. To do this, just go to your profile in TikTok and then get to your three-line icon from the top right. You can then tap on the push notifications option and then turn them on for mentions in TikTok videos.
Why Does TikTok Restrict Mentions Settings?
If TikTok restricted mentions settings then it can be because your account violated the TikTok terms and conditions. When this happens, even if TikTok does not directly ban or delete your account, they might restrict some settings from your account.
How To Find Out Who Mentioned Me On TikTok?
To find out who mentioned you in TikTok, you need to check your inbox notifications. There, you will see who mentioned you from the notification itself. If not, you can then tap on the notification and it will open the video post where you are mentioned. You can then see who mentioned you by checking the username on the left of the comment where you are mentioned.
Conclusion
In conclusion, to see your mentions in TikTok, all you need to do is get to the inbox of your account. However, you will need to have an account in TikTok for your friends to mention you as well as for your to get a mention notification in TikTok.
As mentioned earlier, you cannot look at videos from private accounts even if your friends mentioned you in the videos. So, to look for all the mentions and react to them, just look into your inbox tab and you are all set to check your tags.
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