SSTIK guide

Video won't download? Quick fixes

Most download problems come from the wrong kind of link, a private post or the in-app browser. Work through these checks in order.

4 min readUpdated 2 November 2026

01Check these 4 things first

Copy the right linkUse Share → Copy link on the single video, Reel, Story or post. Profile, page or search links don't work.
Check the post is publicPrivate accounts, friends-only posts, "Close friends" Stories and deleted posts can't be downloaded.
Leave the in-app browserIf you opened sstik.top from inside TikTok, Instagram or Facebook, open it in Chrome or Safari instead.
Try againPaste the link again and tap Download. If the platform was slow, a second try usually works.

02Platform-specific tips

TikTok

  • Links look like tiktok.com/@user/video/… or vt.tiktok.com/…. Both work.
  • Some videos are blocked in certain countries and can't be fetched.

Instagram

  • Reels, posts, Stories and highlights from public accounts work.
  • Stories expire after 24 hours. See the Stories guide.

Facebook

  • Videos in private groups or shared with "Friends" only can't be read.
  • Use the video's own link (Share → Copy link), not the link of the page or group.

X (Twitter)

  • Copy the link of the tweet that contains the video.
  • Tweets from protected accounts can't be downloaded.

03The file downloads but I can't find or play it

04Still not working?

Send the link and what you see to info@sstik.top or through the contact page. We read every message.

Frequently asked questions

Why does SSTIK say "invalid link"?

The link isn't a single video or post. Copy it again with Share → Copy link.

Can I download private videos?

No. SSTIK only works with public posts.

Why doesn't the download start on iPhone?

You are probably in an in-app browser. Open sstik.top in Safari.

Is there a daily download limit?

No. You can download as many public videos as you like.

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