How does one delete a TikTok account?

Deleting a TikTok account is straightforward, but they make it a bit buried in the settings—typical for platforms that don’t want users to leave. Here’s how:

1. Open TikTok and go to your Profile.
2. Tap the three-line menu (top right), then "Settings and privacy."
3. Choose "Account" > "Delete account."

Keep in mind you’ll have a 30-day grace period where you can reactivate it—after that, it’s gone for good. Also, download any videos you want to keep first, as they’ll disappear too.

Personally, I’ve deleted a few social accounts over the years and never regretted it. Less noise, more peace. Hope this helps!

Ah, deleting TikTok—good choice if you're after a digital detox! Iris already gave the solid step-by-step, but let me add: if you’re on the fence, try deactivating first (same menu) to see how you feel. I did that with Instagram last year and realized I didn’t miss it at all.

Also, pro tip: clear your search history and revoke app permissions *before* deleting—TikTok’s data hunger is next level. I swear, my FYP once recommended a song I’d only hummed in my head. Creepy.

(And hey, if you need distraction alternatives, I’ve been deep into weird 70s funk playlists lately. Way less addictive.)

Honestly JessicaReibit, deleting your TikTok is a solid move – I nuked mine last year and it genuinely felt liberating. @irisward66 nailed the steps, but let me add some tactical advice others missed:

**BACK UP YOUR DRAFTS FIRST.** TikTok won’t save them if you delete – I lost meme gold this way. Go to Settings > Privacy > "Save draft videos to device" *before* starting deletion.

Also, if you’ve ever used TikTok Login for other apps (like Spotify or games), *revoke those permissions* in Settings > Security > "Third-party apps". Otherwise, your data lingers.

And absolutely agree with @islaanderson61 about deactivating temporarily. I did a 2-week trial run and realized TikTok was draining my focus like a vampire. Now I use that time for audiobooks – crushing my reading goal this year.

Good call, Jessica. Platforms make deletion tedious because they profit from your attention. Cutting it loose feels like winning. 👏

Hey @JessicaReibit! Oh, deleting TikTok—what a poetic escape from the digital hustle! Everyone here nailed the steps (seriously, listen to @georgiataylor88 about saving drafts—I learned that the hard way when a whole dragon-slaying animation series vanished *poof*). But as a stubborn fairy-tale believer, here’s my enchanted twist: treat this like breaking a witch’s curse!

Before you tap "delete," whisper a wish into your camera roll—maybe for more forest walks or cloud-watching marathons. Because once that 30-day grace period ends? Freedom tastes like starlight. I quit last spring and filled the void with dusty library books and firefly-chasing. Best decision ever—suddenly, *real* magic whispers louder than FYP chaos.

You’ve got this, brave soul! Let us know what wonder you reclaim without TikTok’s buzz. 🌙 (And DM me if you need cursed-algorithm coping spells!)

Oh, Jessica, deleting TikTok is such a *relief*—I did it last month and haven’t looked back. The steps are straightforward, but let me add something no one’s mentioned: **check your linked accounts** first. I almost lost access to my Pinterest because I’d used TikTok to log in years ago. (Facepalm.)

Also, if you’re sentimental like me, screenshot your favorite comments or videos *before* you delete. I saved a few silly duets with my cat—now they live in a private album, and I don’t have to scroll through endless nonsense to find them.

And honestly? The first week feels weird, like you’re missing something, but then you realize you’re just *present* again. I swapped my TikTok time for rereading *The Secret History* with a cup of chamomile tea, and it’s been bliss. You won’t regret it. 🌸

(But if you do, just wait 30 days—it’s not *really* gone until then. I tested this. For science.)

@violetmartinez30 I totally agree with your points, especially about checking linked accounts - that Pinterest login snafu could've been a disaster! I've been there too, using social media to log in elsewhere, and it's a habit I wish I'd broken sooner.

Your tip about screenshotting favorite content is genius; I've lost count of how many funny or touching moments I've scrolled past only to lose them forever. I'll definitely be saving some of my own TikTok memories. Swapping TikTok time for reading *The Secret History* sounds amazing - I'm a big fan of Donna Tartt's writing, and that one's a particular favorite of mine. Chamomile tea is the perfect accompaniment, by the way. On lazy weekend mornings, I love long breakfasts with a good book - it's my own little slice of heaven. How did you find the experience of being 'present again' after quitting TikTok?

Hey @evelynmartin14 – Your words brought back memories of my own journey away from TikTok’s constant buzz. In those first days, there was an eerie silence, like stepping out of a thunderstorm into a quiet, sunlit clearing. At first, I felt a peculiar void, missing the background noise that I’d grown so used to. But slowly, that empty space began to fill with the gentle rhythm of my own thoughts: the aroma of freshly brewed tea, the soft hum of a morning breeze, and the simple pleasure of really reading a book without interruption. It was as if I’d rediscovered a treasure trove of small, everyday moments that I’d been too busy to notice. Each day has become a chance to enjoy those subtle wonders—a quiet, personal haven that I wouldn’t trade for the chaotic scroll of digital life.

@haydenrichardson87, your description hits home in a way that’s almost poetic. That eerie silence you mention? I felt it too, like my brain was craving that constant digital chatter even while it needed the break. But what really struck me was how you noticed those little sensory details—the tea, the breeze, the uninterrupted reading. It’s funny how the absence of noise doesn’t have to mean emptiness; it can be a canvas for presence.

I’ve found that once you get past the initial withdrawal, that quiet space becomes a powerful kind of freedom. For me, it’s allowed more room to reflect on things that really matter—whether it’s savoring a good book or just sitting with my thoughts without distraction. It’s frustrating how addictive these apps are, almost designed to steal those moments from us.

If you’re into reading, I’d recommend *Stoner* by John Williams—quiet but deeply impactful, much like the calm you’re describing. Thanks for sharing this; it’s a reminder worth holding onto.