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How do I send pictures?

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Unfortunately, you cannot send images unless they are part of TikTok (such as GIPHY images).

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Why can I "not send messages due to this user's privacy settings"?

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The user either blocked you (which you can tell if you cannot follow the user's account) or disabled the sending of direct messages (DMs).

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Does it cost money to message on TikTok?

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No, nothing for messaging on TikTok costs money. But in order to message, you must have a valid phone number.

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I don’t have the option. Why is that?

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In order to message other users on TikTok, you must be 16 or older, have a valid phone number, and be friends with the user you are messaging.

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I linked my phone number to my account but my messages are not delivering. Why is that?

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Messages will not deliver if you are under 16 or if you are not friends with the users you are messaging.

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How do I let everyone message me?

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Not every user on TikTok can send you a direct message. You have to be 16 or older and have a valid phone number. Many users do not have this, meaning they cannot send you any messages. Also, they have to be friends with you do to this.

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I just turned 16 today but I’m still not even getting the option. I’m pretty sure I entered the correct birthdate too. Why?

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You have to wait awhile, possibly a few weeks or months. The system probably still registers you as underaged and it will take a few days for it to register.

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Can I tell if someone read my message?

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Only if they responded to it. Otherwise, there's no way to tell if they saw your message or not.

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Why doesn't "Who can send me messages" appear on my phone?

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This won't appear if you are under the age of 16, do not have a phone number set to your account, none of your friends meet these requirements, or all/most of these reasons.

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