To delete a TikTok account, you go into your account settings in the app, choose the Deactivate or delete account option under Account/Manage account , and follow the prompts to permanently delete it (with a 30‑day grace period where you can still reactivate).

How to delete a TikTok account (step‑by‑step)

Here’s the typical process on the latest versions of the TikTok app:

  1. Open TikTok and log in to the account you want to delete.
  1. Go to your Profile (icon at the bottom right).
  1. Tap the menu icon (three lines or three dots) in the top‑right corner.
  1. Select Settings and privacy.
  1. Go to Account or Manage account.
  1. Tap Deactivate or delete account (or Delete account at the bottom).
  1. Choose Delete account permanently (instead of just deactivating).
  1. TikTok may ask you to:
 * Confirm a reason for leaving.
 * Acknowledge what you’ll lose (videos, followers, in‑app purchases, etc.).
 * Enter your password or a code sent to your phone/email.
  1. Confirm by tapping Delete account , then Delete again in the pop‑up.

After this, the account is put into a kind of “deactivated” state for about 30 days.

What happens after deletion?

  • Your account is deactivated first:
    • For roughly 30 days, your profile and content are hidden, but TikTok keeps the data in case you change your mind.
  • Permanent deletion after the grace period:
    • If you don’t log in during those ~30 days, TikTok permanently deletes the account and its associated data.
  • Reactivation window:
    • If you log back in within that window and tap Reactivate , your account is restored.

Some residual data (like messages to other users or logs required for legal/compliance reasons) may still be retained by TikTok, which is common for large platforms.

Things to do before deleting

Many people on guides and forums suggest a few prep steps so you don’t lose anything important unexpectedly.

  • Download your data:
    • Within the deletion flow, TikTok often gives you an option to request download of your data (videos, profile info, activity).
  • Check linked accounts:
    • If you use the same phone/email to log into multiple TikTok accounts, make sure you’re deleting the right one.
  • Consider alternatives instead of deletion:
* Make your account **private** so only approved followers see your content.

* Limit who can comment, message, or duet.

* Log out on all devices if you mainly care about not using the app for a while.

Trending context & forum perspectives

Recent how‑to videos and guides up through late 2025 describe the same basic flow (Profile → Settings and privacy → Account → Deactivate or delete account → Delete permanently), so this process is still current.

On forums like Reddit, people often:

  • Talk about deleting TikTok for privacy and focus , saying it helps them spend less time scrolling.
  • Warn others to double‑check the 30‑day window , because once that passes, recovery is no longer possible.
  • Mention that verification (via SMS code, email, or connected accounts like Google/Facebook) can trip people up if they no longer have access to the old phone/email.

TL;DR: Go to your TikTok Profile → menu → Settings and privacy → Account/Manage account → Deactivate or delete account → Delete account permanently , verify with password or code, and confirm; your account is hidden for about 30 days and then erased if you don’t sign back in.

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