4 Easy Ways to Delete or Deactivate Your TikTok Account

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Close your TikTok account for good or deactivate it temporarily
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Once you delete your TikTok account, it will remain in "deactivated" status for 30 days in case you change your mind. If you don't sign back in within that time period, all of your account data and content will be permanently removed from TikTok. Deleting can be done with or without logging in, but it's trickier for the latter. Here's how to deactivate or delete a TikTok account using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Quick Steps

  1. Tap ☰ on your profile page..
  2. Tap Settings and privacy .
  3. Tap Account .
  4. Tap Deactivate or delete account .
  5. Tap Delete account permanently .
  6. Confirm the decision.
Method 1
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Using the App

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  1. You'll find its black and white music note icon on the home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).
    • If you proceed with deleting your account, you will lose access to all of your TikTok content. If you purchased items in the app, you will not be eligible for a refund. [1]

    Tip: Your account will be deactivated for 30 days before being deleted from TikTok's servers. If you decide you want to reactivate your account within that time period, you can sign back in to do so.

  2. It's the outline of a person at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
    • If you're not already signed in to your account , you'll be prompted to do so now.
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  3. This is in the top-right corner. A menu will expand.
  4. This is in the pop-up menu.
  5. This is the first option underneath the Account header.
  6. You can find this at the very bottom.
  7. This is the second option.
    • If you'd rather temporarily delete your account , you can select Deactivate account instead. While your account is deactivated, no one can see your account or content. You'll just need to log back in to reactivate it. [2]
  8. You can also tap Skip in the top-right corner.
  9. Before you delete your account, it's recommended to download your TikTok data since this can't be done afterwards.
    • To download a copy of your data, tap Request download .
  10. You may be asked to tap Delete again and enter your account's password. Once you do, your TikTok account will be deleted.
    • If you change your mind, log in before the 30-day period expires to reactivate your account.
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  1. When an account is reported for being under the age of requirement, TikTok will delete it. To report an account, do the following:
    • Go to the profile.
    • Tap the Share button.
    • Tap Report .
    • Tap Report account .
    • Select a reason.
    • Tap Submit .
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Contacting TikTok

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  1. If you no longer have access to your TikTok account, you can email TikTok support to delete your account. You may need to provide proof of ownership, such as the email used, date of birth, or other information.
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  1. You'll find its black and white music note icon on the home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).
    • If you plan to return to TikTok, you can deactivate your account temporarily. This will hide your account and content without permanently deleting it.
  2. It's the outline of a person at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
    • If you're not already signed in to your account , you'll be prompted to do so now.
  3. This is in the top-right corner.
  4. This is in the pop-up menu.
  5. This is the first option underneath the Account header.
  6. You can find this at the very bottom.
  7. This is the second option.
  8. This is the red button.
  9. In order to deactivate your account, you'll be asked to enter the code sent to the email address registered to your account.
  10. Your TikTok account will be deactivated.
    • When you're ready to activate your account again, simply log into your account.
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    I can't access my email account anymore, and can't remember my password. How can I access my TikTok profile now?
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    Did you set up a phone number? If so, use that to sign in to TikTok. Otherwise, you should contact TikTok support.
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    Can I just get rid of it if I have never signed up, only downloaded it?
    Aasim
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    If you never signed up, then you do not have a TikTok account to delete. You can uninstall the app by tapping and holding on the app, choosing Uninstall (X), and confirming.
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    How do I delete an old TikTok account if I have forgotten my email and password?
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    If you forgot your email and password, then you need to use a phone number associated with your account. You can also ask that TikTok delete all of the data on the platform by emailing their support team, but that may take a little longer.
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      Warnings

      • Deleting your account is an irreversible process that removes all information including your username, videos, fans, and likes from the platform. Information that is cached (such as chats) will remain visible to the receiver.
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      References

      1. ↑ http://support.tiktok.com/en/my-account-settings/delete-account-en
      2. ↑ https://support.tiktok.com/en/account-and-privacy/deleting-an-account/deleting-an-account

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      1. Open TikTik.
      2. Tap the profile icon.
      3. Tap the three-dot menu.
      4. Tap Manage My Account .
      5. Tap Delete Account .
      6. Tap Delete Account .
      7. Tap Delete .

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