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In the TikTok app, open your Profile, tap the menu button, go to Settings and privacy, then Account, choose Deactivate or delete account and follow the on-screen instructions. Menu labels can differ by app version.
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Step by step
- 1
Open your profile
In the TikTok app, tap Profile at the bottom.
- 2
Open the menu
Tap the menu button at the top of your profile.
- 3
Go to Settings and privacy, then Account
Open Settings and privacy, then Account.
- 4
Choose Deactivate or delete account
Select Deactivate or delete account and follow the on-screen instructions.
Watch out for
- TikTok's help page offers deactivating as an alternative if you're not sure you want to delete.
- How TikTok handles your data after deletion is covered in its Privacy Policy, so read it if you need specifics.
- Menu labels can differ by app version, so follow the on-screen wording if it differs from the steps above.
What stays out there
Deleting your TikTok account stops TikTok from holding an active profile for you. It doesn't reach copies that other companies already have. Data brokers and people-search sites that collected your name, phone number or address, and old search results that point at your profile, stay where they are.
Videos you posted publicly can be downloaded, reposted or linked from other sites, and a username can tie your account to people-search profiles. Deleting the account doesn't reach those copies. Serus finds where your details are listed and removes them, so the cleanup doesn't stop at one account.
Frequently asked
Is deactivating a TikTok account the same as deleting it?
No. TikTok's help page lists deactivating as an alternative to deleting. Choose delete only if you want the account gone.
Can I delete my TikTok account on a computer?
TikTok's help page describes the steps in the app, so use the app.
What happens to my data when I delete TikTok?
TikTok says how it handles your data when you delete your account is covered in its Privacy Policy.
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