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How to Delete Your TikTok Account Permanently

Estimated time: ~4 min4 stepsVerified:

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Time~4 min Steps4 DifficultyEasy Official sourcetiktok.com Last updated13 September 2026
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Short answer

Delete TikTok via Profile > Menu > Settings and privacy > Account > Deactivate or delete account. The account stays deactivated for 30 days, then is permanently erased. Logging in during that window restores it.

Official page

tiktok.com

TikTok account settings

01 — Step-by-step fix

Step-by-step fix

  1. ADIM 01

    Download your data

    Go to Settings and privacy > Account > Download your data. Videos and messages are prepared in TXT or JSON; it can take 1–4 days.

  2. ADIM 02

    Open the Account screen

    Profile > top-right menu > Settings and privacy > Account.

  3. ADIM 03

    Choose 'Deactivate or delete account'

    This screen offers both temporary deactivation and permanent deletion. Confirm 'Delete'.

  4. ADIM 04

    Complete verification

    TikTok verifies via phone number, email or linked account. Enter the code and tap 'Delete account'.

02 — Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

How long does TikTok deletion take?

The account stays deactivated for 30 days, then is deleted permanently with no recovery option.

Can I delete without verification?

No. Phone, email or linked-account verification is mandatory. Recover access first if needed.

Do deleted videos come back?

No. After 30 days, videos, messages and follower data are erased for good.

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