--- title: "Connect a TikTok source" description: "Connect a TikTok account, its mentions, or a single video link as a source in EmbedSocial." --- A **TikTok source** pulls videos into EmbedSocial so you can display them in a widget on your website or track them in social listening. When you set one up you pick what it watches on '**Choose source type**': '**TikTok Account**' for the posts of an account, '**TikTok Video**' for a single video by its link, or '**Mentions**' for the videos that tag your brand. TikTok widgets are included from the **Free** plan, which covers one source. How many sources you can connect depends on your plan, so check [our pricing page](/pricing/) for the current limits and [Sources](/docs/social-media-aggregator/sources/) for how sources are counted. Only public TikTok videos and accounts can be displayed. > If you still don't have an EmbedSocial account, click to [start a 7-day trial](/admin/continue_plugin_purchase/socialfeed29/trial?continue_onboarding=ai_widget). ## How to connect a TikTok account :::steps 1. **Add a new source.** Click '**+ Add source**' in the left menu, or go to '**Sources**' and click '**+ Add new source**'. ![The EmbedSocial dashboard with the Add source button in the left menu](https://embedsocial.com/images/docs/instagram-stories/1-instagram-stories-add-new-source.jpg) 2. **Choose TikTok.** Under '**or connect single source**', click '**TikTok**'. ![Choosing TikTok from the list of source platforms](https://embedsocial.com/images/docs/12332820/2-tiktok-choose-source-platform.jpg) 3. **Pick the account source type.** On '**Choose source type**', select '**TikTok Account**', then click '**Next: Connect account**'. The other two types take a different next step: see [Add a single TikTok video by link](#add-a-single-tiktok-video-by-link) and [TikTok mentions](#tiktok-mentions) below. ![The Choose source type screen with TikTok Account, TikTok Video and Mentions as the options](https://embedsocial.com/images/docs/12332820/3-tiktok-mentions-source-type.jpg) 4. **Log in and approve the permissions.** Sign in with your TikTok account and grant EmbedSocial the access it asks for. 5. **Pick a widget template.** Choose a template for the widget that will display your TikTok videos. ::: > Keep another browser tab logged in with the same TikTok account while you connect, or the connection will fail. ## Add a single TikTok video by link When you want one specific video rather than a whole account, pick '**TikTok Video**' on '**Choose source type**' and click '**Next: Connect account**'. This type asks for the video's URL rather than an account login: paste the link and connect. The video arrives as its own source and can go into any widget. ## TikTok hashtag posts TikTok hashtag posts are not available as a source type, because of TikTok API limitations. As a workaround, pull the specific hashtag video you want with the '**TikTok Video**' type above. ## TikTok mentions The '**Mentions**' source type imports the TikTok videos that mention your brand account, and they can be embedded in a stories widget. Mentions sync once every 24 hours, not instantly, so today's video may appear tomorrow. Creator mentions are also the starting point for TikTok Spark Ads: see [Turn creator mentions into TikTok Ads](/docs/automations/turn-creator-mentions-into-tiktok-ads-with-embedsocial/) for the content-linking flow and the Creator Marketplace connection. ## Manage your connected TikTok accounts Connected accounts live behind '**Manage accounts**' on the '**Sources**' page. Open it to reconnect an account whose permissions expired, or to connect another one. ![The Sources page with the Manage accounts button highlighted](https://embedsocial.com/images/docs/tiktok-creator-ads/9-manage-accounts.jpg) Ready to put your TikTok videos on your site? [See what the TikTok widget can do](/tiktok-widget/) or [start your free trial](/admin/continue_plugin_purchase/socialfeed29/trial?continue_onboarding=ai_widget). ## FAQ **Q: Which plan do I need for a TikTok source?** TikTok widgets are included from the **Free** plan, which covers one source. Each connected account or video counts as one source, so connecting several needs a plan with a higher source limit. See [our pricing page](/pricing/) for the current per-plan limits. **Q: Can I pull TikTok posts by hashtag?** No, TikTok's API does not allow a hashtag source. Add the specific video with the '**TikTok Video**' source type instead. **Q: Can I display videos from an account I don't own?** Only public TikTok content can be displayed. For a single public video, use the '**TikTok Video**' source type. **Q: How often do TikTok mentions update?** Mentions sync once every 24 hours, so a video posted today may show up tomorrow. **Q: Why did my TikTok connection fail?** Keep another browser tab logged in with the same TikTok account while you connect. If the connection already broke, reconnect the account from '**Manage accounts**' on the '**Sources**' page. ## What's next With the source connected, decide how its videos reach your site. See [Source types](/docs/social-media-aggregator/source-types/) for how sources feed your widgets. > If you have any questions, click the bottom right chat icon to talk with our customer success team or send us an email at [support@embedsocial.com](mailto:support@embedsocial.com) We're here for you 🙏