Social Media · iPhone & iPad & Android
Delete a TikTok Account
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Answer
In TikTok, open Profile > Menu > Settings and privacy > Account, then choose Deactivate or delete account and follow the confirmation prompts.
Decide between deactivation and deletion
TikTok presents deactivation and deletion together, but they have different results. Deactivation temporarily hides the account so you can return later. Deletion starts TikTok's permanent-removal process. Save anything you need and make sure you are signed in to the correct profile before continuing.
Request a copy of your data if needed
If you want a copy of your posts, activity, or account information, request your TikTok data before deleting the account. A data request can take time to prepare, so wait until the download is available and save it somewhere you control before starting permanent deletion.
Open the account controls
Open TikTok, tap Profile, tap the Menu button at the top, and choose Settings and privacy. Open Account, then tap Deactivate or delete account. If you manage more than one profile, check the username shown before choosing an action.
Choose permanent deletion
Select Delete account permanently rather than Deactivate account. TikTok may ask why you are leaving and may show another opportunity to download your data. Read the information shown on screen because it explains what becomes unavailable and when deletion is finalized.
Complete the security check
Continue through TikTok's verification prompts. The required method depends on how the account was created and secured, so use the sign-in or verification option TikTok displays. Do not share a one-time code with another person or use an unofficial account-deletion service.
Confirm and keep the account signed out
Confirm deletion only after reviewing the account name and consequences. TikTok may retain the account in a recoverable state for a limited period shown during deletion; signing back in during that period may reactivate it. Keep the confirmation for your records and verify the profile is no longer publicly accessible.
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If it does not work
- If the deletion option is missing, update TikTok, confirm you are signed in to the intended account, and follow TikTok Support's current route rather than clearing app data.
- If verification fails, use only the recovery method TikTok displays; never send a one-time code to another person.
Sources and verification
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