As is the case when deleting your Facebook account or deleting your Instagram account, deleting your TikTok account means all your data and content will be wiped. The entire account is deleted permanently along with all content and cannot be restored. If you would like to permanently deregister from TikTok (at least with your current, individual profile), you should proceed as follows:
- Log into your TikTok account
- Tap the three-dotted icon at the top of your profile page
- Select “Manage my account”
- Tap “Delete account”
- Receive and enter the confirmation code
- Tap “Delete account” again
Deleting your TikTok account: a step-by-step tutorial
In the following sections, we layout the complete, step-by-step process for deleting your TikTok account.
Step 1: Open the TikTok app and log into your account. On your profile page, tap on the three-dot icon to the top right. The “Privacy and settings” menu will launch.
Step 3: Enter your mobile number if you have not previously saved it in your account. Next, tap “Send code” to receive a text with the confirmation code for deleting your TikTok account. Then enter the received code in the field provided for this purpose and confirm your entry with “Continue”:
Step 4: A brief summary opens that informs you about what data you will no longer be able to access after deleting your account. If you are certain, tap the “Delete Account” button: