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    How do you get in touch with TikTok support?
    A.J. Aldana
    Social Media Specialist
    A.J. Aldana is a social media specialist who has been using platforms such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube for over 5 years. A.J. has worked with brands to curate content that has garnered thousands of interactions for various social media campaigns and is passionate about contributing to innovative and trending articles on wikiHow. He holds a BS in Product Design from Stanford University.
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    Expert Answer
    With most social media platforms, you can reach out via direct message through their support page. Go to TikTokApp.com/contact and find out how to get contact from there.
  • Question
    Is it possible to have two accounts?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    Yes you can. To do so, go to your profile, then click on your display name at the top, then tap on "Add account". Or you can add an account in TikTok settings.
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    Can you make money through the TikTok platform?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    No, not unless you are part of TikTok Creators. This requires that the user be 18 and older and have a certain follower count. TikTok Creators members get opportunities to be sponsored by major companies. Also, anyone can create a business account to advertise on the TikTok platform.
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    There is a fake account created in my name in TikTok and many of my videos have also been posted in that account. Is there a way to delete that fake account and all those videos in it?
    Freyr
    Top Answerer
    You should report the account. Unfortunately, you won't be able to get their account deleted (or the videos on it) but they need to clarify they aren't you on their account.
  • Question
    I have an account on Tik Tok but I can't even write the comments. Why?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    In an effort to protect children’s privacy, certain features have been disabled for those under the age of 16. Those who are 13 and older can upload videos to the platform still. If you still can’t comment, then see if you may have entered your birthday incorrectly. Contact TikTok to fix that.
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    My children opened a TikTok account without permission. Then they deleted the app but at reinstallation, they do not remember the password or email or phone number. I want to delete all videos. What should I do?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    You can contact "privacy at tiktok.com" with the username of the child's account. If the user is under the age of 13, they are not allowed to register an account per the terms of service.
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    My 9-year-old child opened an account and published videos, and I want to delete it but they do not remember their password and email address. Which address should I write to ask to delete the account?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    Since the user is under the age of 13, contact "privacy at tiktok.com". TikTok has strict age requirements following a settlement by the FTC back in February 2019. Users under the age of 13 are directed to a separate experience, where they can watch videos in restricted mode while making their own content that they can export to their device. If you want the account removed, contact "privacy at tiktok.com".
  • Question
    I have an old account that I do not use from 5 years ago. I cannot access it, so how can I get it deleted?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    Because of changes to privacy laws, many accounts were deleted in February 2019. Unfortunately, if you cannot access your account, there is no real way to delete it.
  • Question
    How can I get a verification badge on my TikTok account?
    Aasim
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    TikTok only gives verification badges to well-known individuals in the TikTok and internet community. For example, because Charli D'Amelio is also known outside of TikTok and even got media coverage, she has account verification to prevent other users from trying to impersonate her. Since the verification criteria have changed several times, you may find users with account verification that get very few likes now. If you are a well-known business trying to get verification for your business account, you can contact TikTok's advertising/partner team at "info at tiktok.com".
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    My daughter has been unable to log onto her account, as it is showing as no account. Her sister has checked from her account, and there is no longer a profile or any posts. Any advice?
    Community Answer
    TikTok may have deleted her account (you can contact them to ascertain this), in which case your daughter will need to start a new one.
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    I have been trying to log in on my laptop because my phone is damaged, but TikTok asks me for a phone number because of "security purposes". What can I do?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    Extract the SIM card from your cell phone using a SIM ejector tool. Place it into another cell phone. Try logging into TikTok again. If your phone does not have a SIM card, you should visit your carrier to see if you can get the number transferred to a different cell phone. While you are at it, consider getting a new cell phone and/or registering an email address as well.
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    My child received a message saying that their account was banned due to violations of community guidelines. Why is that?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    Unfortunately, TikTok does not give much detail about why the account was removed. You can review the community guidelines to see if your child was doing something they were not supposed to be doing. There is also a strictly enforced minimum age requirement, and if TikTok learns that the user is under 13, then they will have to delete information from their platform to comply with applicable laws (including COPPA and GDPR).
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    I can't sign up for TikTok because it says that I am not eligible for TikTok. What can I do?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    Delete and reinstall the app, then sign up, ensuring that your birthday is correct. If that does not work, then it probably means that someone using your IP address was banned from the platform, in which case you will have to try creating an account from a different location.
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    I want to delete my account permanently, but I forgot my email/phone number. What can I do?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    Try to remember which email or phone number you used. You can also try logging in with the username of the account you used. To prevent this situation from happening again, it is recommended that you keep your account information up to date.
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    I have 12k followers on TikTok but I don't have the ability to live stream yet. What do I do?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    Ensure that you have a phone number or email address registered in your account settings. Then, see if you meet the minimum age requirements. If all checks out, then it is likely that live streaming is unavailable in your region.
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    I got banned from live streaming permanently. How can I appeal my ban?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    Check your "Account updates" in your notifications to see if there are any appeal options. Unfortunately, some bans are not appealable or reversible. Because live streaming is one of those features that has a lot of potential to abuse, and because live streams are not saved when they are ended, TikTok limits those who can live stream to 1000 fans or more. If your account is permanently banned from live streaming, then unfortunately, you probably will not be able to live stream ever again. You can still use other live streaming apps, like live.me and YouTube Live, to reach your audience.
  • Question
    I have filed many reports in regards to serious bullying and sexual harassment incident and I have yet to receive a reply. Why is that?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    Reports of community guidelines violations should be sent through the "Report" feature. To do so, go to the account, video, or sound that you think violates these guidelines, click on the triple dots, then click on "Report". TikTok will only remove audio, videos, or accounts if they violate community guidelines.
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    My account has gotten permanently banned due to multiple violations of the guidelines, yet I didn’t do anything bad. If I did by accident, it would only be one violation. How do I tell what I did?
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    If you were banned from TikTok, you would have an appeal option. You go into the app, log in with your account, and submit your appeal from the "Notifications" tab. If, after review, TikTok determines that you did violate community guidelines or their terms of use, then you will be logged out and your account will be deleted permanently. Otherwise, your account will be restored.
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