TikTok has emerged as one of the popular social media platforms that stand up to the social media giants. However, it is not a one-stop platform. Whether you’re worried about privacy or want to stop using social media, here’s how to permanently delete your TikTok account.
However, before permanently deleting your TikTok account, it’s important to note that you will lose access to all your content, including the removal of videos, messages, and followers. Additionally, any purchases made within the app will not be refunded. If you’re sure you want to delete your account, get started.
How to download TikTok data
It is safer to download the data before deleting your TikTok account, but the only downside is that it can take up to 3 days for TikTok to process and make the data available for download. Additionally, when the downloadable file is ready, it will be available for up to 4 days.
Using TikTok mobile app
Step 1: Open the TikTok app on your Android or iOS device and from the home screen go to Profile.
Step 2: In Profile, tap the hamburger icon in the upper right corner.
Step 3: In the bottom panel, tap on ‘Settings and privacy’.
Step 4: Navigate to Accounts in the ‘Settings and Privacy Page.’
Note: If you’re on iOS, select Manage Accounts.
Step 5: Now, select ‘Download your data.’
You will arrive at the TikTok Downloads data page, where the details contained in the data are mentioned, such as your profile information, activity, and app settings.
Step 6: Select the file format in which you want to download your data.
Note: TXT will give you a readable text file, while JSON will provide a machine readable file. We are going with TXT.
Step 7: Finally, tap Request Data.
You will be taken to the Data Download section, where you will see that the data you requested is being processed. Once available, you can download it with the push of a button.
If you don’t have access to your phone and want to request data from the Web, keep reading.
Using the TikTok network
Step 1: Open TikTok in your preferred browser.
Step 2: Hover over your profile picture and select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Under Privacy, click Download your data.
You’ll be taken to the TikTok Downloads data page, showing details about your profile, activity, and app settings.
Step 4: Select the file format in which you want to download your data.
Note: TXT will give you a readable text file, while JSON provides a machine readable file. We are going with TXT.
Step 5: Finally, tap Request Data.
And that’s it. You have successfully requested your TikTok account data. As mentioned earlier, you may have to wait for TikTok to provide a link to download your data.
Once downloaded, move on to the next step of deleting your TikTok account.
How to delete your TikTok account
Deleting an account on TikTok is as simple as unfollowing someone on TikTok. When you delete your account, it will go into deactivation mode for 30 days before being deleted. In other words, you have 30 days to recover your account from deletion mode and bring it back.
Using TikTok mobile app
For the demonstration we will be using Android, but you can follow the same steps for iOS as well.
Step 1: Open the TikTok app on your Android or iOS device and from the home screen go to Profile.
Step 3: In Profile, tap the hamburger icon in the upper right corner.
Step 4: In the bottom panel, tap on ‘Settings and privacy’.
Step 5: Navigate to Accounts in the ‘Settings and Privacy Page.’
Note: If you’re on iOS, select Manage Accounts.
Step 6: Now, select ‘Deactivate or delete the account.’
Step 7: Under ‘Delete or deactivate?’ screen, select Delete account permanently.
Step 8: In the next screen, select any option like ‘Why did you leave TikTok?’ You can tap Ignore to avoid replying.
Step 9: [Optional] In the section Download your TikTok data, you can select Request a download.
Step 10: Check the box at the bottom that says “By continuing, you have reviewed your data request and want to proceed with deleting your account” and press Continue.
Step 11: In the ‘[username]: delete this account?’ screen, select continue.
Step 12: Finally, enter your TikTok password one last time and tap Delete Account.
Thus, you have successfully deleted your TikTok account. If you don’t have access to your mobile, it’s much easier to remove the same using a PC. Continue reading.
Using PC
Step 1: Open TikTok in your preferred browser.
Step 2: Hover over your profile picture and from the drop-down menu select Settings.
Step 3: In the Account Management page, select the Delete option next to Delete Account.
Step 4: In the ‘[username]: delete this account?’ screen, select continue.
Step 5: Finally, enter your TikTok password one last time and tap Delete Account.
Your go. You deleted your TikTok account easily. Now, if you don’t want to delete your TikTok account, you can suspend it by deactivating it. Read on.
How to deactivate your TikTok account
Deactivating your TikTok account will temporarily disable your profile and remove your videos from public view. However, your account information, including videos and personal data, will still be stored on TikTok’s servers.
Note: As of writing this guide, there is no way to deactivate your TikTok account on the web. You will have no choice but to use the TikTok app.
Step 1: Open the TikTok app on your Android or iOS device and from the home screen go to Profile.
Step 2: In Profile, tap the hamburger icon in the upper right corner.
Step 3: In the bottom panel, tap on ‘Settings and privacy’.
Step 4: Navigate to Accounts, under ‘Settings and Privacy Page.’
Note: If you’re on iOS, select Manage Accounts.
Step 5: Now, select ‘Deactivate or delete the account.’
Step 6: Under ‘Delete or deactivate?’ select Deactivate account.
Step 7: In the ‘[username]: Deactivate this account?’ screen, select Off.
Step 8: In the next screen, enter your account password and tap on Deactivate account.
Step 9: Finally, in the prompt, tap Deactivate.
Your go. You exit TikTok without having to delete your account. If for some reason you can’t delete your TikTok account, keep reading to find out why.
Why can’t I delete my TikTok account
There are many reasons why you may not be able to delete your TikTok account, but we will list the most common ones. One reason is that your account may be temporarily locked or under review for violating TikTok’s community guidelines. In this case, you cannot delete your account until the review is complete.
It’s also possible that you haven’t verified your account with your phone number or email address, which is required for account deletion. Sometimes, TikTok doesn’t let you delete your account if you’ve recently changed your account email or password.
So you may have to wait a few days before deleting your account as it ensures that there is no suspicious activity or hacking attempt. However, if you deleted your TikTok account and want to reactivate it, move on to the next section.
How to reactivate TikTok account
A TikTok account can only be reactivated if it is not banned or permanently terminated. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Open TikTok on your Android or iOS device and go to the profile tab.
Step 2: Click the Sign Up button and enter your account credentials to log in.
Step 3: In the ‘Reactivate your TikTok account’ page, select Reactivate.
TikTok will take a few minutes to fully reactivate your account. And with that, you’re back on the platform.
If you have any questions, check out the FAQ section below.
FAQ about deleting TikTok account
1. Can you still recover your deleted TikTok account?
If you have permanently deleted your TikTok account and the 30-day grace period has passed, there is no way you can recover your account. However, if you have temporarily deactivated your account, you can reactivate it within 30 days by logging in again with your username and password. After 30 days, TikTok will automatically delete your account permanently and you cannot recover it.
2. How many times can I delete and reactivate my TikTok account?
There is no official limit on how many times you can delete and reactivate your TikTok account. However, if you delete and reactivate repeatedly, it may violate TikTok’s terms of service and lead to a permanent ban.
3. Will deleting your TikTok account delete your comments?
Yes, permanently deleting your TikTok account will also delete your comments on the platform. When you delete your account, all your data, including your profile, videos, comments, likes and followers, will be permanently deleted from TikTok’s servers.
Rest for a while
Deleting a TikTok account is an easy process. However, it is important to remember that closing your account is irreversible and you will lose all your data and followers. Now that you know how to permanently delete your TikTok account, you may also want to check out these top TikTok privacy and security settings.
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