Simple Guide to Digital Safety and Privacy on TikTok

Whether you’re new to TikTok or use it regularly, it’s important to protect your privacy and stay in control of your digital experience. With a range of customizable settings and built-in safety tools, TikTok empowers users to create a safer, more positive environment tailored to their needs.

Here are 8 essential features and tips that can help you manage your account, set boundaries, and stay informed, so you can focus on enjoying the content you love, safely and confidently.

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1. Check your privacy settings: TikTok offers both public and private accounts, allowing you to decide who can view your content . You can also review your security settings with our new Security Checkup tool.
2. Enable two-factor authentication and passkeys: Once your account is set up, boost your security by enabling two-factor authentication and passkeys. These extra layers of protection help prevent unauthorised access to your account.
3. Set your content preferences: As a TikTok user, you are in control of what you see. Shape your For You feed by adjusting topics, filtering keywords or hashtags, or refreshing your feed. These tools help you discover content that reflects your interest. Learn more from our Education Guide
4. Manage your messaging preferences: Choose who can message you. Whether you want to allow the wider TikTok community to contact you or limit it further, managing your messaging preferences is key to staying safe and avoiding unwanted interactions. Direct messaging is not available to anyone under 16.
5. Use TikTok’s digital wellbeing tools: Built-in screen time tools can help you be more mindful of how much time you spend on TikTok. You can set a daily screen time limit, schedule screen-time breaks, and more. You can choose your daily screen time, schedule screen-time breaks and more.
6. Review accessibility features: Adjust text size, enable captions, and filter out videos that may trigger photosensitivity depending on your needs and visual preferences . TikTok now supports screen readers at the device level, making it easier for users of assistive technology to navigate the app.
7. Visit the Activity Centre: Manage your in-app activity in one place — including watch, comment, and search history, as well as the visibility of individual posts. You can also view your login history to spot any suspicious activity.
8. Check your reporting history and account status: View the status of any content you’ve reported and check your account status to help resolve questions about your account. Go to: Settings, select: Support, click: Safety Centre to access these tools.