Step 1 of 7
Tap +, then Upload and pick your video. On the edit screen you can 1. add a sound, 2. add text (Aa). 3. Tap Next.
Step 2 of 7
1. Write your caption in Add description. 2. Use #Hashtags to add topic tags. 3. More options has important settings (next steps).
Step 3 of 7
Tap Edit cover. 1. Slide to the best frame and add a short, bold title. 2. Tap Save.
Step 4 of 7
Write one short line about the video, then add 3–5 related hashtags (e.g. #Horror #horrortok #Creepy). Tap a suggested hashtag to see how many posts it has.
Step 5 of 7
In More options: 1. If your video is made with AI, open Add content labels and turn on AI-generated content. 2. Turn ON Allow high-quality uploads.
Step 6 of 7
Use Add to playlist to group series videos (e.g. "Horror stories"). Viewers then watch the next part easily — great for watch time.
Step 7 of 7
Check everything once more and tap Post. Keep the app open until the upload finishes.
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