Deleting TikTok removes your account, videos, and profile from the platform forever
When you delete TikTok, the company removes your account, all your videos, comments, and profile information from their servers. This is permanent — you cannot undo it after 30 days. If you want to keep your account but stop using it temporarily, you can deactivate instead, which hides your profile for 30 days and gives you a chance to change your mind. Deletion is the right choice only if you are certain you will not want the account back.
The process takes about five minutes and works the same way on iPhone, Android, and the web. You do it from inside the TikTok app or website using your account settings, not from your phone's app store.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting your TikTok account is permanent after 30 days, so read your videos first if you want to keep them.
- You must delete from the TikTok app or website settings, not from your phone's app store — uninstalling the app does not delete the account.
- TikTok gives you 30 days to change your mind after you request deletion, during which you can log back in and cancel the deletion.
- If you only want to pause your account, deactivation hides your profile for 30 days without permanently removing anything.
How to delete TikTok on your phone
Open the TikTok app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Tap the three horizontal lines (called a menu) in the top right. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy.
Tap Account, then scroll down to find Delete account. Tap it. TikTok will ask you to confirm your password — type it in and tap Next. Read the warning that appears. It tells you that deletion is permanent after 30 days and that you will lose all your videos and data. Tap Delete account to confirm.
TikTok will show you a final screen saying your account is scheduled for deletion. You are done. Your account will be fully removed in 30 days unless you log back in and cancel the deletion before then.
How to delete TikTok on a computer
Go to www.tiktok.com and log in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then click Settings and privacy. Click Account on the left side of the screen.
Scroll down until you see Delete account and click it. TikTok will ask for your password — type it and click Next. Read the confirmation message, which explains that your account will be deleted permanently after 30 days. Click Delete account to finish.
What happens during the 30-day waiting period
After you request deletion, your profile becomes hidden from other users. Nobody can find your account, see your videos, or send you messages. However, your data still exists on TikTok's servers during these 30 days.
If you change your mind, log back into your account before the 30 days end. TikTok will ask if you want to cancel the deletion. Click or tap Cancel deletion and your account will return to normal. After 30 days pass without you logging in, TikTok permanently removes everything and you cannot recover it.
read your videos before deleting
TikTok lets you read all your videos, likes, and comments before you delete. Do this first if you want to keep any of your content. Open the app, go to your profile, and tap the three lines menu. Tap Settings and privacy, then Account. Look for read your data and tap it.
TikTok will prepare a file containing your videos and account information. This can take a few hours or a few days depending on how much content you have. You will receive an email when the file is ready. read it to your phone or computer before you delete your account, because the read link expires after a certain time.
Deactivation instead of deletion
If you are not sure whether you want to delete permanently, deactivate your account instead. Deactivation hides your profile and videos for 30 days without removing anything. During this time, nobody can see your account or contact you, but you can log back in and reactivate whenever you want.
To deactivate, go to Settings and privacy > Account and look for Deactivate account instead of Delete account. Tap or click it, confirm your password, and choose a reason from the list. Your account will be hidden when ready. If you log back in within 30 days, your profile returns to normal. After 30 days of inactivity, TikTok automatically reactivates your account.
What to know about third-party deletion services
Some websites claim they can delete your TikTok account for you. Do not use these services. They ask for your TikTok password, which is unsafe — you should never give your password to any website except TikTok itself. These services cannot do anything you cannot do in five minutes from your own account settings.
Deleting your account directly through TikTok is free, takes minutes, and requires no third party. It is always the safer choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my TikTok account if I forgot my password?
No, you need your password to delete. Go to the TikTok login page and click Forgot password. TikTok will send a reset link to the email or phone number connected to your account. Reset your password, then follow the deletion steps above.
Will deleting TikTok remove the app from my phone?
No. Deleting your account removes only the account from TikTok's servers. The app stays on your phone. After deletion, you can uninstall the app manually by holding down the app icon and tapping Remove app (iPhone) or Uninstall (Android).
What if I want to delete my account but keep my videos?
read your videos using the read your data option in Settings before you delete. TikTok will email you a file with all your content. read it to your computer, then proceed with account deletion.
Can someone else delete my TikTok account?
Only you can delete your account, because TikTok requires your password. If you think someone else has access to your account, change your password when ready before deleting. Go to Settings and privacy > Account > Password.
What happens to videos I posted if I delete my account?
All your videos are deleted along with your account. They will no longer appear in search results or on other users' feeds. If you want to keep any videos, read them before you delete your account.