Delete or deactivate TikTok account. This is how you do it!

How to handle this? No worries, in this blog you will read exactly how it works to deactivate or even delete your TikTok account.

Reasons to delete or deactivate your TikTok account

Social media these days are as normal as your daily cup of coffee in the morning. We like, scroll and share without giving it a second thought. There are countless reasons why you might want to delete TikTok, we've listed a few commonly heard reasons:

• You spend too much time on it and would rather focus on other things
• You don't like the content
• Your self-image is affected
• You delete the app for your children because they spend too much time on it or are shown inappropriate content
• You have concerns about your privacy and/or the way TikTok handles your data

The difference between deactivation and deletion

Before you make the choice, of course, you want to know what the difference is between deactivating and deleting your account.

Deactivation of your account is a temporary interruption. In this, your account is hidden from other users, but it is possible to reactivate the account at any time. This is the perfect option for someone who needs a break from social media without losing their account completely.

Deleting your TikTok account is a final action that permanently deletes your account, including all content, followers and likes.

Deactivate TikTok account

Would you like to deactivate your TikTok account? Then follow the following steps:

1. Open the TikTok app and go to your profile

2. Tap the 3 stripes, top right, and select "settings and privacy"

3. Select "account" and then "deactivate or delete account"

4. You will then be given the option to deactivate or delete. In this case, choose "deactivate account".

5. Are you absolutely sure? Then click "deactivate"

6. Finally, follow the instructions given to you by the app

Delete TikTok account

Do you still choose the permanent option? Then remember that everything in this is lost. If you are still ready for this step, follow the process below to make your choice permanent:

1. Follow steps 1 through 3 of deactivating your account

2. In this case, then choose "delete account permanently"

3. Next, enter why you choose to delete your account or skip this step

4. Choose whether to download your TikTok data and tap "continue"

5. Are you absolutely sure? Then click "continue" again

6. Verify your account by your chosen method of authentication

7. Click on "delete account"

8. And, last but not least (for additional confirmation), click "delete"

Did you change your mind?

Do you regret your decision? Then you can reactivate your account again, which you can do through the following steps:

1. Open the TikTok app and log in with the data you used before

2. Now you get the "reactivate" option, click on it to restore your account

3. And that's it! Now you can use your account as before.

This feature is there for both deactivation and deletion of your account.

But beware! Have you deleted your account? Then you have 30 days to reactivate the account. After 30 days your account is completely deleted and there is no more possibility of access. In case of deactivation, it is always possible to get your account back.

Alternatives to deleting or deactivating your TikTok account

Having doubts about deactivating or deleting your account? For example, because you still really like TikTok but spend too much time on it. Then see if you can solve the habit of scrolling too much and too long differently. Here are a few tips.

1. Turning off your notifications. This will make you less likely to be distracted by new videos, likes, comments and followers. You can then use TikTok without being further disturbed.
2. Limiting your TikTok usage. Notice that TikTok is taking up a lot of your time? Then you can set a time limit on how long you can use the app daily. You do this in the following way:
   • Open the TikTok app and go to your profile.
   • Click on the 3 bars at the top right and select "settings and privacy"
   • Scroll down and select "screen time"
   • Click on "daily screen time" and set your daily screen time.
   • Want to go one step further? Then you can also set screen time breaks notifications or sleep reminders.

Delete TikTok account on desktop

If you would like to delete your TikTok account and don't have your phone handy, you can also do this via desktop. You do this by following the following steps:

1. Search "TikTok" in your search engine and select the official website

2. Log in with your details

3. In the upper right corner, go to your profile icon and then click on settings

4. You will immediately enter the account management screen, here you will see the option to delete your account.

5. Clicking on that will take you to the same process as deleting in the app

6. Follow those steps and confirm your removal

Deactivating your account is not possible on desktop, so this can only be done in the app.

Remove TikTok app from phone

Have you deleted or deactivated your account and would also like to delete the TikTok app? Then follow the process below, as this is very simple.

Tiktok app uninstall Android

1. Go to your phone's home screen

2. Find the TikTok icon and hold it down until options appear

3. Select "uninstall app" or click on the trash can icon. This depends on your Android version

4. When prompted, confirm the removal of the app

If you have an older Android and this doesn't work, try the following:

1. Open your Play Store app and click on your profile icon in the upper right corner

2. Select "manage apps and devices" and go to manage

3. Among these, find the TikTok app and select it

4. Click delete and confirm this deletion should you be prompted to do so

Remove TikTok app IOS

1. Go to your phone's home screen

2. Find the TikTok icon and hold it down until the icons start moving

3. There are now "-" signs by the icons, click on them and select "delete app"

4. Confirm the deletion of the app by clicking "delete" again

Another way to delete the app is by holding the icon for less time, options for that particular app will appear and at the top it says "delete app." Once you press this you will get to step 4 and 5 of the previous explanation. So just as easy!