A Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Your TikTok Account

Close your Tiktok account for good with this easy guide

Last Updated: November 20, 2023

This wikiHow teaches you how to permanently delete your TikTok account using an Android, iPhone, or iPad. Once you delete your 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.

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Go to your TikTok account settings to begin the deletion process for your account.
If you don't want to leave TikTok permanently, you can deactivate your account temporarily.
If you delete your account, after 30 days it will be deleted permanently along with your data and videos.

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Open TikTok on your phone or tablet. 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]
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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.
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Tap the profile icon

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. 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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It's at the top-right corner of the screen.
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It's the bottom option in the menu.
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It's at the top of the menu.
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Scroll down and tap Deactivate or delete account . It's at the bottom of the Manage My Account screen.
- If you created your account with a social media service like Twitter or Facebook, you'll have to tap Verify and Continue to sign in to that service before the confirmation page will appear.
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If you only want to leave TikTok temporarily select the deactivate option. The deletion option is if you want to permanently remove your TikTok account.
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It's at the bottom of the screen. TikTok will ask you why you're leaving, but you can skip that by pressing Skip in the upper-right corner.
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You can download your TikTok data by pressing the Request download button. Mark the tickbox at the bottom of the screen before tapping Continue .
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Once you begin the process to delete your TikTok, your account will be deactivated for 30 days in case you decide to come back. After 30 days, your TikTok account and data will be deleted permanently and you won't be able to log back in.
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Enter your password and tap Delete account . You will be signed out from TikTok immediately. Now that your account is deactivated, your videos will not be visible to others on the app.
- If you change your mind, log in before the 30-day period expires to reactivate 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?

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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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