How to cite a TikTok video
Quick answer
Cite the creator's @handle, the video's text caption as a title, and the exact date.
Why this one is tricky
TikToks are ephemeral by design and many accounts are pseudonymous.
Example (APA 7)
@creatorhandle. (2024, February 10). Text of the caption [Video]. TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/@creatorhandle/video/EXAMPLE
Most common mistake
Omitting the caption — it's the closest thing TikTok has to a title.
Citing a TikTok video more than once?
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Last updated: 5 May 2026