How to Delete a TikTok Account Permanently

In TikTok, open Profile › menu › Settings and privacy › Account › Deactivate or delete account › Delete. The account is deactivated for 30 days, then deleted.

Steps in the app

1. Go to your profile and tap the menu icon.
2. Tap Settings and privacy › Account.
3. Choose Deactivate or delete account.
4. Tap Delete account permanently and follow the checks.

TikTok may ask for a code sent to your phone or email to confirm.

Deactivate or delete?

Before deleting

• Download your data in Account › Download your data, which takes a few days to prepare.
• Save videos you want to keep, including drafts.
• Spend coins or note any creator earnings; balances are lost.
• Cancel subscriptions bought through the App Store or Google Play.

Within 30 days

Logging in during the 30 days reactivates the account. After that, videos, likes, comments and followers cannot be recovered. Some information may be kept for legal reasons.

Can't log in to delete it

Recover access first through the login screen, or use TikTok's feedback form to request deletion. See TikTok recovery.

Number and email afterwards

After deletion, the phone number and email can be used for a new TikTok account, but the old username may not be available straight away.

Just need a break?

Screen time limits, a private account, or deactivation may suit you better than deleting. You keep your videos and followers.

If the account was banned rather than something you want to leave, see TikTok account disabled.

Delete on a computer

On tiktok.com, open Settings from your profile picture and look for the option to delete the account under account management. If you do not see it, use the app, which always has the full steps.

TikTok Shop and business accounts

Sellers and business accounts may need to close shop or ad accounts first and settle any balance. Check TikTok Seller Center or TikTok Ads Manager before deleting the main account.

Delete for a teen

Parents can ask the teen to delete the account in the app, or contact TikTok through its feedback form for help with an account belonging to a child under the minimum age.

FAQ

How do I permanently delete TikTok?

Settings and privacy › Account › Deactivate or delete account › Delete.

Can I get my TikTok back after deleting?

Yes, by logging in within 30 days.

Does TikTok delete my videos?

Yes, after the 30 days.

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