App Tik Tok of China Douyin and things to know for new users

Dec 18 2022

  

With the current booming social network wave, Tiktok must be a name that everyone knows. But did you know that this application also has another version for Chinese people? Let's learn about Douyin - China's Tik Tok app, and see if there is any difference with the version of Tiktok you are using!

I. Douyin – What is the Chinese Tik Tok App ?

As you know, Tiktok is a video social network with short clips from 15 to 60 seconds. On this social networking site, viewers can post videos with creative content from food, entertainment, knowledge, and even business. This is also a social network that circulates recent emerging "hot" trends.

• The software was born in September 2016 created by Zhang Yiming.

• Chinese technology company ByteDance developed.

• Use on IOS and Android operating systems.

• The application is available in over 150 countries and can be used in 75 languages ​​around the world. 

• There are more than 1 billion users worldwide and there is no sign of a decline in the number of users.

• Tiktok is the first Chinese entertainment application to dominate the chart on the Apple App Store.

II. Instructions to download the Chinese Tik Tok app

 

Download the Douyin application for android

Step 1: Go to the official website of Douyin.

Step 2: After entering the website, find the word 立刻下载 (download now) and click

Step 3: When you click on the word download, your phone will display your application being downloaded. If there is a blocked warning please do not allow this application to be installed. Go to app settings, and turn on apps from unknown sources. Then continue with the installation.

III. Some differences between Douyin and Tiktok

Although they are the same short video platform Tiktok, the Chinese version has some differences, such as:

1. Searching through faces

With Douyin, you can search channels or videos of a certain user through available video, or their face image. This can help you easily find the content you want.

2. Easily interact, buy, and register for services with just a simple operation

This is one of the special features that make Douyin China more than just a social network. They are more advanced and enter the e-commerce platform with extremely easy operation. With just 3 clicks, you can: Buy any product in the video, book a hotel appointment, register for a service, receive a coupon, etc.

3. Catch the trend more quickly with China's Tik Tok app,

we can find prominent trends in the magnifying glass discovery section. But with Douyin it's a bit different, the app will have a ranking of noteworthy trends. Go to the explore section, you will see the 3 most popular Tiktok trends ranked 1, 2, and 3 on blue, pink, and yellow. Many young Vietnamese have installed Douyin thanks to this fast trend update speed.

4. An outstanding feature of China's Tik Tok app

•  Face recognition to find more videos from them.
•  Book a hotel, tour, or buy something directly on the video with just three clicks of the video.
• Visit virtual shops and restaurants and get discount vouchers.

IV. Why is China's Tik Tok app so successful?

1. Hit the right psychology for young

 China's Tik Tok app new land for young people to "easily" express themselves without being restrained.

Apps like Tiktok allow that. This is exactly a ladder that can turn you into a celebrity overnight. After a video, millions of people will know you. It's a very short road to fame, without having to go through a lot of hard work or prove one's ability.

Platforms like 360 ​​camera, and Douyin … have a lot of filters that allow users to take photos or videos of a more beautiful incarnation than usual. If many people are less confident when appearing directly because of their appearance, the Chinese Tik Tok app helps them to be confident when giving them a beautiful, stylish and trendy figure even without makeup.

2. Easy to use

Ease of use in all features is the way to keep players and ensure users get to know the app as quickly as possible. This Chinese Tik Tok app scored once again.

• Easy to register an account: Just have a phone number to receive messages.
• Easy video recording and editing: Record videos from your phone and upload them with an easy editor, rich filters, and an extensive music library.
• Easy to share on other platforms: Just 2 clicks to share on other platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Weibo, Zalo, and SMS...

3. The ability to make money 

Of course, the era of making money online has changed a lot. many people's money-making and labor mindset. Following in the footsteps of Youtube, Facebook... and many other platforms, China's Tik Tok app is also a place for content producers to make money and even make a lot of money.

This is a great motivation for many people to invest methodically in developing their Tik Tok channel. Tiktok is not only to play, to entertain anymore but also to make a living, to get rich.

V. Instructions for registering a Douyin account

According to the policy, there are 5 ways to register an account in Douyin China as follows:

Sign in with QQ: You already have QQ and just need to link your account via the app.

Log in with Wechat: You already have Wechat, just link your account via the app.

Log in via phone number: You need a Chinese phone number to create an account and log in.

Log in with Toutiao: You need to have a Toutiao account and successfully link.

Link via Weibo: You need an existing Weibo account to link.

So Douyin is an application that records extremely interesting short videos and is currently the hottest app in 2022. With quality content, the software always attracts users, especially young people today.