Tiktok is the most popular App in the world, Actually, Tiktok and Douyin both belong to the same company (ByteDance 字节跳动). However Tiktok and Douyin(抖音) run separately. Tiktok is for global users (Except for China mainland users) and Douyin (抖音) mainly for China mainland users. If you’re interested in Chinese cultures, history, food, language, etc. You can find all of that on Chinese Tiktok ( Douyin 抖音).
Why is Tiktok banned in China?
You must be curious about why Tiktok is banned in China. As Tiktok is a China product. How come banned its own product, that’s insane.
Before we get started, I think many of you didn’t know the most popular website or App are restricted in China. it’s illegal to use Google, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, WhatsApp, etc. As long as the website or App has social communications functions are all banned in China. That’s why I posted so many tutorials on Chinese social medias. Because some people really need those to contact their families, friends or Chinese manufacturers in China.
You may also need this: Top 10 Chinese Social Media
Can foreigners use Chinese Douyin (Chinese Tiktok)?
Yes! I thought Douyin(抖音) Chinese Tiktok is only for Chinese residents, but one day I asked some readers from outside of China, they told me that it’s working to sign up Douyin and post videos or comments on Douyin. So, it’s proven to use Douyin for foreigners.
Apparently, Douyin is available for foreigners, however, the interface language is only in Chinese. This means either you can read Chinese characters or know how to set it up the first time. After that, just scrolling down the video, you don’t need any complex operation. All you need to do is check out my Douyin tutorials.
How do I download Chinese Douyin?
I said the foreigners outside of China can use Chinese Douyin. But, it’s not easy for someone who is not familiar with the internet. You can’t find Chinese Douyin from Google Play store (Andriod) or Apple store (iPhone). Because ByteDance company (the Tiktok and Douyin owner) didn’t upload Douyin to Google Play store and Apple store. That’s why you can’t find them.
For Android users:
It will be super easy to download Chinese Douyin App. If you’re using China mobile phone, like Huawei, Honor, Xiaomi, Redmi, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, etc. You can search “抖音” on the phones’ default App store. You can easily download Chinese Douyin from China brand’s phone.
Or you can download Chinese Douyin App from Douyin official website. And then scan the QR code to download it.
For iPhone users:
You can’t find Douyin on Apple store for the same reason, as the App didn’t upload. But iPhone is not like Android, iPhone doesn’t allow you to download App from a third-party, the only way is downloading from Apple store. How to fix it? You might need to change your iPhone ID’s country. Set the Apple ID country to China, then you can search for Chinese Douyin and download it. As for how to Change your Apple ID country or region please check out the Apple official tutorial.
No matter you’re using Android or iPhone, I don’t recommend you download from other third-party. As you don’t know if the App has been changed to be a virus. If there’s a better way, then stay away from a third-party you don’t familiar with, just keep that in mind.
How to sign up Chinese Douyin?
- Click “同意” to agree to Privacy Policy and Terms.
- Scrolling up as the user guide
- Click “我”.
- Check “agree to Privacy Policy and Terms” box
- Login with phone number“一键登录”.
If your mobile didn’t insert an SMS card then you won’t see Login with phone number“一键登录” option. You need to type your phone number manually.
- Enter phone number “请输入手机号码”
- Click “获取验证码” to get verification code.
- Enter SMS verification code”输入短信验证码”.
After that, set up your avatar picture and nickname (Or skip this step) and click “进入抖音” to login Douyin. Or you can skip this step by clicking “跳过”.
Can’t Sign Up Douyin?
Somehow, you can’t sign up Douyin successfully, but it’s totally ok If you have either WeChat, QQ, Toutiao, or Weibo account. Douyin allows you to log in with WeChat, QQ, or Weibo directly. If you don’t know how to get WeChat, QQ, or Weibo account then please click on the linked text.
hope you enjoy Chinese Tiktok- Douyin, if you have any questions please comment below. Thanks.
Hi there,
I live outside China and was able to login using my local number, however I change my device recently and tried to login using the verification. After the call verification, and I enter correctly, it says my account is locked. Is there a way to unlock my account?
if it asks for ID verification, then there’s no way
Hello from Cambodia,
I have WeChat account but Douyin 抖音 not allow to login.
Please kindly advice.
Thank you.
My mother-in-law has a Douyin account which she does live streaming through in China. She has just arrived in Australia for a 2 month holiday and we have given her an Australian SIM to use during this holiday but she can now only watch streams and videos but can’t stream anything herself. Is there a way that she can start her streaming whlst using the Australian SIM? It is still her Chinese phone that she is using.
she needs to use the same Chinese ID verified account to do livestream and better use Chinese SIM card. If still fails, it probably because livestream disabled in some countries due to the local law
What if I want to sell products on Douyin shop but I can’t register for a Chinese bank account because I live overseas. Can you help with that?
Yes, We can help you to setup Douyin shop/Tmall shop/JD shop/Xiaohongshu shop/ all the Chinese eCommerce shop and marketing your products on social media platforms. Even establish a Chinese company. I emailed you, let’s discuss the details.
Tested on 2023 Feb 3
Douyin (Chinese version tiktok) no longer accept foreigner. You might able to receive verification via SMS or voice call, for my case, they use an USA number to voice call me, provide me the 4 digits verification code. But after I entered, a message prompt, it required me to link the new account with +86 number or do a identity verification.
I have no China mobile number, the only option is to do identity verification, however it still not pass, because your country personal identity format is not same as China, you have no chance to submit your details(name & personal id), the form input validation will block you.
same for me
hi so after i typed in the id number, i have to do a face verification and i can’t get past that. it goes back to the id number page everytime, what should i do?
I want to re log in again into douyin because I deleted so it ask me to put ID. Any other way to do it?
I don’t think so, you might to create a new one.
How to get TikTok Chinese
This is the Chinese TikTok
Appreciate you taking a look at options now that we can’t use douyin without a +86 phone number to comment/like/follow videos. I found out you can still follow and comment during lives, just don’t mention WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook or any other Apps Americans use for social media as that will get you muted. I learned the hard way. Whoops! But at least I can still follow during lives..
thanks for your informative comment.
To whom it may concern,
Douyin was working okay for me, making friends, likes and comments, but suddenly it’s not accept it anymore, need a +86 phone number, can’t change it to +64 (optional choice)
Please advise!
Kind Regards
Klaas
Hi, Klaas. currently, I can’t find any way to fix it. I will keep an eye on that.
is it possible to change douyin phone number???
Yes, please go to “设置”>”账号与安全”>”手机绑定” tap on that, and click on “更换” to change phone number
yes but theres a problem i need a +86 phone number or i need to put my ID
If so, I recommend you not to change it. Because Douyin requires verification (+86 phone number or ID) recently. otherwise, your account can’t use normally.
ya the problem is i dont used the number anymore and i cant login now so i need to create aother acc…..
Foreigners are no longer able to register a Douyin account. The information you provide is erroneous. Goddam cee cee pee…
It’s available for some countries/regions. But it also might need some authentication for some users. It all depends on the Douyin detection system.
I want to make Chinese tiktok
Hi, are there any errors to make Chinese Tiktok?
Lets have a wechat add silas im from indonesia my id: wechat2858 add me