Published October 3, 2026
TikTok Banner Guide – Official and Pinned Posts Methods
How to add a TikTok profile banner when the official control is available, and the three pinned posts workaround when it is not.
A TikTok profile banner is the background behind your avatar and bio. TikTok is rolling the native control out gradually. Many accounts still do not see it.
Official path
- Profile → Edit profile
- Look for Change background / Banner
- Choose image or GIF, crop, save
Update the official app from Google Play or the App Store. The control can still be missing until TikTok enables it for your account.
Three pinned posts workaround
- Design one wide image (around 3240 × 1440)
- Split into three 3:4 tiles (e.g. 1080 × 1440 each)
- Post right tile first, then middle, then left
- Pin all three so they stay at the top of the grid
This method uses only the official app. Related: region and customization, risks of modified apps. Overview: main guide.