This is why social platforms incorporate several features that let you control how people interfere with your posts and account. In this article, we’ll detail how you can change these privacy settings on TikTok.
TikTok and Its Privacy Settings
TikTok understands the need to have privacy while enjoying the content it brings to you from around the world. As a result, you have the choice to make your account private or public. With a public account, any other user on the app can view your videos, bio, live, followers, and also see people you follow. The general TikTok population will also be able to download, stitch, and duet your videos unless you specifically turn off the feature from the settings or while posting the video. However, with a private account, you’ll already shut off these features, and the people with access to your page will be the ones you allow. TikTok is flexible with its privacy settings as you can choose to make your TikTok account private to restrict many settings or select which ones you want your account to have.
How To Make Your Account Private
If you’d like to make your account private and restrict the features listed above, follow these steps: However, note that people will still be able to search for your account on the app and send a request to follow your account. Beyond that, you have control over pretty much everything else.
How To Change Your Activity Status on TikTok
If your account is public and you’re mutual followers with a person, there are a few features they can access that you might consider private. For instance, you both can see when you are active or were last active if both have your “activity status” on. However, if one person’s setting is off, the feature will be available to neither person. You might not find this feature for your account as it’s not yet available to everyone. However, if you do, follow these steps to turn it off:
How To Change Your Suggested Accounts Settings
Depending on the information and access you give to TikTok, you’ll get suggestions on account to follow. This means the app might sync your account with your contact list, Facebook account, Twitter account, and other social platforms. You’ll also get suggestions from mutual accounts. However, you can also change this setting if you think it’s infringing on your privacy:
How To Turn Off Location Services on TikTok
TikTok also has permission to access your location for videos you want to geo-tag. However, this puts your location at risk of hackers and creeps. You can turn this off in your privacy settings in the following steps:
How To Select Who Can Message You on TikTok
If your account is public, you can still manage who can send you a direct message on the platform. This will help ward off cyberbullies from texting you. Follow these steps to manage your message settings:
How To Manage Stitch, Duets, Comments, and Download Settings
You can also select who can interact with the videos you post on the page. Follow these steps on your Android or iOS device:
Conclusion
With these settings, you’ll have absolute control over the privacy of your account, content, and settings. However, remain security conscious and report whoever infringes on your privacy regardless of your settings.
