Is Douyin the best video sharing platform in China?

Douyin is the biggest video sharing platform in China with over 600 million active monthly users. But, to gain access to this vast ocean of content, you’re going to need to set-up your account. If you’re outside of China, then this process might get overwhelming, especially for a simple task such as creating an account.

Who can use Douyin on Weibo?

For the general public, online influencers and leading professionals. Requirements: a minimum of 1 video published, 10,000 followers, and a phone number linked to the account. Or, you can use your Weibo account to verify Douyin (if you have influencer status there already).

Does Douyin work outside of China?

There are those that claim to have created an account on Douyin even when using numbers outside of China. Meanwhile, many are still having issues because of this. So, if you’re still having trouble signing up on Douyin, here are some alternatives that you can try:

How do I create a Douyin account outside of China?

Select your proper region code and enter your number and wait for a code to be sent to your phone. There are those that claim to have created an account on Douyin even when using numbers outside of China. Meanwhile, many are still having issues because of this.

How do I download Douyin (not TikTok)?

To download Douyin (not TikTok!), you need to change your app store location to China. On the iPhone, you should be able to access the app in English. For Android devices, the app is only available in Chinese and can be downloaded from non-Google locations such as the Huawei app store and Baidu. That was the easy part.

What is Douyin verification?

The verification is where things start to get a bit more complicated. There are two main types of verification on Douyin: But first: Identity Verification (实名认证) Any user can go through Identity Verification; this is basically proving you are a real person and it requires a Mainland ID.