How to Change Your Password on TikTok

Last Updated: September 5, 2020 Tested

In the event that you believe your TikiTok password isn’t strong enough or you forgot it, you might want to change the password. This wikiHow will teach you how to change or recover your TikiTok account’s password.

Method 1

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This app has a music note on a black background. You will open to the home page.
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This is in the bottom right corner of your screen.

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This will open your TikTok settings.
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This will open settings pertaining to your account.
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This will allow you to change your password for your TikTok account.
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In order for you to change your password, you need to know your old password. If you don't, then you will have to reset your password.
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As a general rule, a strong password has at least one capital letter, one non-letter, and eight characters. If your password is too weak, then you will not be able to save your password.
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This will finish changing your password.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

If You Don't Know Your Password

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This app has a music note on a black background. You will open to the home page.
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This is in the bottom right corner of your screen.
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This will open your TikTok settings.
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You need to be logged out to reset your password.
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This will open up the login screen.
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You can use your email address or your phone number to reset your password.
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You need one to reset your password.
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Enter the verification code. Check your inbox (email) or messages (text) for a verification code. Enter this code into the password reset.
- If you are using email and you do not see a message, check your "spam" or "junk" folder.
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As a general rule, a strong password has at least one capital letter, one non-letter, and eight characters. If your password is too weak, then you will not be able to save your password.
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This will finish changing your password. You can then log back in as normal.

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What do I do if I forgot my TikTok password?

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Click on "Get help signing in" and choose to reset your password by email or text message.

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If I have an account on another device and I change passwords does it automatically log me out of the other devices?

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Yes it does. Changing the password does log you out. You will need to log in again after you change the password.

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