How to Fix Account Not Found on TikTok

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Why you’re seeing “Account Not Found” on TikTok and what to do about it
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Have you searched for the profile on TikTok and seen the "Account Not Found" error? While "Account Not Found" may mean the other person blocked you, there are a few other reasons you might see this error. This wikiHow article will cover the reasons you may see the "Account Not Found" on TikTok , along with simple fixes.

Things You Should Know

  • If someone blocks you on TikTok, you'll see "Account Not Found" when you search for their profile.
  • You may also see "Account Not Found" if the person deleted their account or their account was deleted by TikTok.
  • Sometimes problems with the TikTok app or your internet connection can lead to this error.
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You may have been blocked.

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  1. TikTok, like many other social media platforms, lets you block people and prevent them from viewing your profile or contacting you. If someone has blocked you and you search for their profile, you'll see "Account Not Found."
    • To know if you've been blocked, try searching for the same username using a different TikTok account (or asking a friend to check). If the person's profile shows up from another account, you'll know you are blocked . [1]
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  1. The person you're looking for may have deleted their TikTok account or change their username . If the name you're searching for doesn't match an existing account, you'll see the "Account Not Found" error.
3

The username was reset by TikTok.

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  1. To prevent people from creating accounts with the intention of only taking a name, TikTok will reset custom usernames to a generic name after 180 days of inactivity. [2] If you're searching for a username that hasn't been active in a long time, you'll see "Account Not Found" if the username hasn't been reclaimed.
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  1. If the account you're looking for posted videos that violated the guidelines and continued uploading similar content after being warned, their account may have been banned from the platform.
    • If you're the account owner, you might be able to recover it if you didn't violate community guidelines.
5

App glitches or server errors.

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  1. The best way to tell if the servers aren't functioning properly is by visiting a tracker website like https://downdetector.in/status/tiktok .
    • If there's an issue with TikTok's servers, you may also experience trouble with liking or commenting on videos .
    • If the servers look ok, log out of the TikTok app and then log back in. Next, clear your app's storage and cache in Settings (Android only). Finally, uninstall and reinstall the app.
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Your internet connection is spotty.

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  1. If you have a poor Wi-Fi or data connection, you'll most likely be unable to search for users and instead get the "Account Not Found" error.

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/discover/what-does-account-not-found-mean?lang=en
      2. ↑ https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/account-and-user-safety/inactive-account-policy

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