Troubleshooting
TikTok Download Not Working? Fix Public Video Links
If TikTok downloads fail, the issue is usually URL format, private visibility, or temporary platform changes. Follow this guide before switching tools.
Step-by-step fix checklist
- Use a direct video URL (`tiktok.com/@user/video/...` or `vm.tiktok.com/...`).
- Confirm the video opens without login in a private browser tab.
- Paste into the TikTok Video Downloader.
- If rate limited, wait for the retry timer and try again.
Common causes
- Private or friends-only videos cannot be resolved from public endpoints.
- Expired short links (`vm.tiktok.com`) may need to be re-copied from the app.
- Temporary outages can trigger resolver timeout errors; retry after 15–30 seconds.
Retry now: Open TikTok downloader