How to delete your TikTok account

The TikTok music note logo against a dark background.

The process is relatively simple. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge

If you’ve decided to delete your TikTok account for whatever reason, there’s good news — it’s relatively easy to do and should only take a few minutes (provided you’re already logged in or remember your password). The process can be done either in the app or on the web — here’s how:

Deleting your TikTok through the app

TikTok makes it relatively easy to delete your account through the iOS or Android app.

Go to your profile, then tap the three lines in the top right corner, which should open the “Settings and privacy” screen.
Once you’re there, go to Manage account > Delete account.

If you don’t want to answer this question, you are able to skip in. Otherwise, you’ll be presented with some extra information and...