What Happens to Your Data When You Delete TikTok?
Learn what gets deleted when you delete TikTok and how to permanently remove your account and data.
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When you delete TikTok, the app and its associated data are removed from your device. However, your account data, such as your profile, videos, and interactions, remain on TikTok's servers. To permanently delete your account, you need to follow the in-app procedure to request account deletion, which will result in a temporary deactivation period before complete data removal.
FAQs & Answers
- What happens to my videos when I delete TikTok? When you delete the TikTok app, your videos are not removed immediately. They remain stored on TikTok's servers unless you permanently delete your account using the in-app procedure.
- Can I recover my TikTok account after deleting it? If you temporarily deactivate your account, you can recover it by logging back in. However, once you initiate the permanent deletion process, your account and data will be irreversibly removed after the deactivation period.
- What data does TikTok keep after account deletion? After deleting the app, some account-related data like your profile, videos, and interactions remain on TikTok's servers for a limited time until you request full deletion through their in-app process.
- Is there a difference between deleting the app and deleting the account on TikTok? Yes, deleting the TikTok app removes it from your device, but your account and data still exist on TikTok's servers. To fully delete your account and data, you must follow specific steps in the app.