How to Delete Your TikTok Account

TikTok deactivates immediately and deletes after 30 days. Logging back in cancels deletion.

What TikTok keeps after deletion

  • Videos downloaded or reshared by other users.
  • Analytics data in aggregate form.

Steps to delete your TikTok account

  1. Open Settings and privacy. Profile → Menu → Settings and privacy → Account.
  2. Pick Deactivate or delete account. Follow the prompts and choose a reason.
  3. Confirm via SMS or email. TikTok verifies it is you before scheduling the deletion.

Gotchas to watch for

  • Creator Fund balances are forfeited if not withdrawn first.