Deleting your TikTok account removes your profile, videos, followers, and messages. TikTok first deactivates the account for a grace period so you can change your mind before everything is permanently erased.
What you'll need
- The TikTok app
- Your account signed in
Step by step
- Download your data firstIn Settings and privacy, open Account, then Download your data, and request a copy. Save your videos before deleting since you cannot recover them afterward.
- Open account settingsTap Profile, then the menu icon, then Settings and privacy, and select Account.
- Choose to deleteTap Deactivate or delete account, then select the delete option and follow the prompts.
- Verify your identityConfirm using the code sent to your phone or email, or your password, so TikTok knows the request is really from you.
- Confirm deletionRead the notice, agree, and tap Delete account. Your account is deactivated immediately and queued for permanent removal.
- Wait out the grace periodTikTok keeps the account recoverable for about 30 days. Log in within that time to cancel, or leave it to be permanently deleted.
Handy tips
- Save any videos you care about before starting, because they are gone once deletion completes.
- If you only need a break, TikTok also offers deactivation that keeps your account restorable.
- Cancel a paid subscription tied to the account first so you are not billed after deletion.
Heads up
- After the roughly 30-day grace period, deletion is permanent. Videos, followers, and messages cannot be restored.
- Logging in during the grace period reactivates the account and cancels the pending deletion.
FAQ
Can I recover my TikTok account after deleting it?
Yes, but only if you log back in during the grace period of about 30 days. After that the account and its content are permanently removed.
Will my username be free for others after deletion?
TikTok does not guarantee the username will be released or that you can claim it again, so consider it unavailable once you delete.
Does deleting the app also delete my account?
No. Uninstalling the app only removes it from your device. You must delete the account through Settings for it to be removed.