This wikiHow teaches you how to permanently delete your TikTok account using an Android, iPhone, or iPad. Once you delete your account, it will remain in "deactivated" status for 30 days in case you change your mind. If you don't sign back in within that time period, all of your account data and content will be permanently removed from TikTok.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open TikTok on your phone or tablet. You'll find its black and white music note icon on the home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).
    • If you proceed with deleting your account, you will lose access to all of your TikTok content. If you purchased items in the app, you will not be eligible for a refund.[1]

    Tip: Your account will be deactivated for 30 days before being deleted from TikTok's servers. If you decide you want to reactivate your account within that time period, you can sign back in to do so.

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  3. 3
    Tap the three-dot menu •••. It's at the top-right corner of the screen.
  4. 4
    Tap Manage My Account. It's at the top of the menu.
  5. 5
    Scroll down and tap Delete Account. It's at the bottom of the Manage My Account screen. This displays a confirmation page that provides some details about deleting your account.
    • If you created your account with a social media service like Twitter or Facebook, you'll have to tap Verify and Continue to sign in to that service before the confirmation page will appear.
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    Tap the red Delete Account button. It's at the bottom of the screen. A confirmation window will appear.
    • Depending on how you set up your account, you may be prompted to verify your phone number and enter a confirmation code to continue with the deletion. Follow the on-screen instructions to verify if prompted to do so.
  7. 7
    Tap Delete to confirm. You will be signed out from TikTok immediately. Now that your account is deactivated, your videos will not be visible to others on the app.
    • If you change your mind, log in before the 30-day period expires to reactivate your account.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    I can't access my email account anymore, and can't remember my password. How can I access my TikTok profile now?
    Aasim
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    Did you set up a phone number? If so, use that to sign in to TikTok. Otherwise, you should contact TikTok support.
  • Question
    Can I just get rid of it if I have never signed up, only downloaded it?
    Aasim
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    If you never signed up, then you do not have a TikTok account to delete. You can uninstall the app by tapping and holding on the app, choosing Uninstall (X), and confirming.
  • Question
    How do I delete an old TikTok account if I have forgotten my email and password?
    Aasim
    Aasim
    Top Answerer
    If you forgot your email and password, then you need to use a phone number associated with your account. You can also ask that TikTok delete all of the data on the platform by emailing their support team, but that may take a little longer.
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Warnings

  • Deleting your account is an irreversible process that removes all information including your username, videos, fans, and likes from the platform. Information that is cached (such as chats) will remain visible to the receiver.
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About This Article

Nicole Levine, MFA
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 512,211 times.
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Updated: January 23, 2023
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Article SummaryX

1. Open TikTik.
2. Tap the profile icon.
3. Tap the three-dot menu.
4. Tap Manage My Account.
5. Tap Delete Account.
6. Tap Delete Account.
7. Tap Delete.

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