The Complete Process of Deactivating a TikTok Account

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What to Know

• Tap Profile, tap the three-dot menu, tap Manage My Account > Delete Account > Verify and Continue > Delete Account .
• Your account deactivates for 30 days prior to being permanently removed so you can still see chat messages.

This article explains how to delete your TikTok account from inside the app on iOS or Android.

How to Delete Your TikTok Account

Before you move forward with deleting your account, be warned that you’ll lose all of your TikTok data, including your videos. Plus, if you purchased items inside the app, you won’t receive a refund.

If you wish to save your video content from TikTok prior to deleting your account, choose a video, tap thethree dots icon, then tapSave Video . The video will be saved to your device.

Once you’re ready to delete your TikTok account, it only takes a few steps to make it happen.

1. Open the TikTok app, then tap theprofile icon, which looks like the outline of a person, in the bottom corner of your screen.
2. Tap thethree dots in the upper right-hand corner of your screen.
3. TapManage My Account >Delete Account .
4. For verification purposes, you may be asked to verify your identity by logging into your Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) account. If needed, tapVerify and Continue to move forward.
5. A confirmation screen will appear. If you wish to move forward with deleting your account, tapDelete Account .
   
   Your account will be deactivated for 30 days before being completely removed from TikTok’s database. During this time, your account won’t be visible to the public. Chat messages may still be visible.
6. You’ll be asked again if you’re sure you want to delete your account. TapDelete to continue. Once complete, your account will be deactivated.
   If, within the next 30 days, you decide you want to reactivate your TikTok account, simply log into your account using the app. You’ll be able to access your account immediately.

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