TikTok links weren’t directly opening in the Messenger app until recently. Instead, to access the film, users would need to copy the link and paste it into a web browser. This is no longer the case, though. TikTok links now open immediately in the Messenger app, making it simpler for users to share and access TikTok videos as of February 2023.

Simply tap on a TikTok link to open it in Messenger. The Messenger app will then launch with the video. You will be asked to log into TikTok if you haven’t done so already.

How to Open TikTok Links on Messenger in the Browser

TikTok links from Messenger can be opened in a browser in a number of different ways.

Method 1: Turn on Messenger’s “Open Links in Default Browser” Feature

Only Android devices can do this. This is how you do it:

• Open the Messenger application.
• In the top-left corner, tap on your profile photo.
• Press “Photos & Media” once.
• Click “Open Links in Default Browser” to enable it.
• Now, your default browser will open when you touch on a TikTok link in Messenger.

Method 2: Open the URL in a New Tab

If you’re using a desktop browser, you can choose “Open in New Tab” from the context menu by right-clicking the link. Regardless of whether you have Messenger’s “Open Links in Default Browser” setting activated, this will open the link in your default browser.

Method 3: Use the Messenger Web App

To open TikTok links, you can also use the Messenger web application. To do this, open a browser window and sign in to your account at https://www.messenger.com. Following that, click the URL you want to open.

Method 4: Use a Third-Party App

A few third-party applications can also assist you in opening TikTok links from Messenger in a browser. “Messenger Links” is one of these applications. This app is available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Open the app after installation, then log into your Messenger account. After that, tap the link you want to open. The link will be opened in your default browser by the app.

How to Open TikTok Links on the Messenger App

There are a few ways to open TikTok links on the Messenger app.

Method 1: Enable In-App Browser

To open TikTok links directly in Messenger on Android, turn on the in-app browser feature. Follow these steps to accomplish this:

• Open the Messenger application.
• In the top-left corner, click the settings/profile picture button.
• Tap the settings icon if the menu doesn’t appear.
• Click “Photos & Media” after scrolling down.
• “Open Links in Default Browser” should be turned on.
• The TikTok app will now launch when you tap a link in Messenger rather than your web browser.

Method 2: Use a Workaround

You can open TikTok links in Messenger using a workaround if you use iOS or if the in-app browser isn’t functional for you. Follow these steps to accomplish this:

• Open the Messenger application.
• To open a link, simply tap on it.
• In the message’s upper right corner, click the three dots.
• “Open in Safari” must be tapped.
• By tapping on the TikTok icon in the address bar, you may then switch to the TikTok app when this opens the link in Safari.

Method 3: Contact Facebook Support

Contact Facebook support if you’re still experiencing issues opening TikTok links in Messenger. Follow these steps to accomplish this:

• Visit Facebook’s support page.
• Pick “Messenger” and click.
• “Can’t open links in Messenger” should be clicked.
• To get in touch with assistance, adhere to the directions.
• You should be able to resolve the problem and get TikTok links working in Messenger with the assistance of Facebook support.

How to open TikTok links on Messenger Lite: 

TikTok URLs cannot yet be opened directly in Messenger Lite. A TikTok link in Messenger Lite will launch in your web browser when you tap on it. There is, however, a workaround you can use.

• Start the Messenger Lite application.
• Select the discussion that has the TikTok link by tapping it.
• In the conversation’s upper right corner, tap the three dots.
• Click “Copy Link.”
• Launch a web browser.
• Enter after pasting the link into the address bar.

This will launch your web browser and play the TikTok video. After that, you can continue watching the video as usual.

It’s possible that Facebook will eventually allow users to open TikTok links directly in Messenger Lite. But for the time being, this is the only option.

If you are experiencing problems opening TikTok links in Messenger Lite, consider the following additional methods:

• Ensure that the Messenger Lite app is running at the most recent version.
• For the Messenger Lite app, clear the cache and data.
• Reinstall the Messenger Lite application.
• For assistance, speak to Facebook support.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, as of February 2023, opening TikTok links in Messenger has become more streamlined, with direct integration in the Messenger app. However, if you prefer to open links in a browser, various methods are available, depending on your device and settings.