TIKTOK GUIDE · MOBILE
How to copy a TikTok link on mobile
Four steps — Share, Copy link, paste on SMDownloader, save to your device.
How to copy a TikTok link on mobile — step by step
- 01
Open the TikTok video
In the TikTok app, open the public clip or photo post you want to save. Private or friends-only posts will not work in SMDownloader.
- 02
Tap Share on the right
Tap the curved arrow on the right side of the screen. This opens TikTok's share menu where Copy link appears.
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Tap Copy link
Choose Copy link. TikTok usually copies a vm.tiktok.com short URL — paste it as-is. SMDownloader expands it automatically.
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Paste on www.smdownloader.com
Open your mobile browser, go to www.smdownloader.com, paste into the URL field, and tap Download. Preview the file, then save it to your device.
Example URLs
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMexample/https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/1234567890When copy fails
If Copy link is greyed out, the owner may have disabled sharing. Try opening the same post in a mobile browser while logged out — if it loads, copy the address bar URL instead.
Common questions
How do I copy a TikTok link on iPhone or Android?
Open the public clip in the TikTok app, tap the Share arrow on the right, then tap Copy link. Paste the copied vm.tiktok.com or tiktok.com URL on SMDownloader and tap Download.
How do I copylink TikTok from the app?
Open the public clip, tap Share → Copy link, then paste the full vm.tiktok.com or tiktok.com URL on SMDownloader and tap Download — same flow as copy link TikTok.
Does vm.tiktok.com work when I copy link TikTok?
Yes. Short share links from the TikTok app resolve to the same public post. Paste the full copied URL — do not trim characters.
Why is Copy link greyed out?
The owner may have disabled sharing, or the post is private. Try opening the same TikTok in a mobile browser while logged out — if it loads, copy the address bar URL instead.
Can I copy a TikTok link to download stories or photo posts?
Yes, when the post is public. Photo slideshows and stories use the same Share → Copy link flow. Use the TikTok Story Downloader or Slideshow tool if you need a format-specific page.