FAQ: How do I cite a TikTok video or profile in APA style?
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Last Updated: Aug 04, 2025
Views: 10935
TikTok Video
General Format
Author, A. A. [@TikTok username]. (Year, Month Day). Caption, use the first 20 words [Video]. TikTok. https://xxxxx
For Example
@taylorcassidyj. (2022, January 7). when being an ally you don’t need to PROVE IT. people who are marginalized can tell either way [Video]. TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorcassidyj/video/7050556696946822446?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id6893197019705034245
Note
If the username and name are the same use the username starting with the "@" symbol but without the brackets (as shown in the above example). Ignore the "@" symbol when alphabetizing the entry on the reference page.
Corresponding In-Text Citation
(@taylorcassidyj, 2022)
OR
@taylorcassidyj (2022)
TikTok Profile
General Format
Author, A. A. [@TikTok username]. (n.d). Text, use the first 20 words in the description [TikTok profile]. TikTok. Retrieved Month Day, Year, from https://xxxxx
For Example
Oregon Zoo [@oregonzoo]. (n.d). A better future for wildlife. On TikTok. [TikTok profile]. TikTok. Retrieved January 31, 2022, from https://www.tiktok.com/@oregonzoo
Corresponding In-Text Citation
(Oregon Zoo, n.d)
OR
Oregon Zoo (n.d)
More Information
- APA Guide This link opens in a new window (Shapiro Library)
- Academic Writer -APA (Shapiro Library Database) This link opens in a new window: The ultimate source on APA style. It contains quick guides and tutorials on APA style, tools for planning research projects, citation management, and more.
- APA Research Paper Basics Video Tutorials This link opens in a new window (Hoonuit - log in using your SNHU email username and password)
- APA Style Help This link opens in a new window (APA)
- TikTok References This link opens in a new window (APA)
Disclaimer
This information is intended to be a guideline, please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.
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