How to delete Your TikTok Account
A practical guide to delete Your TikTok Account. Always use the official website or app and never share verification codes.
These steps are editorial drafts. The live interface and annotated screenshots must be checked before publishing.
Account deletion is consequential. Review TikTok’s current deletion terms before confirming.
Editorial review: 20 October 2026 · Steps: draft; compare with the linked official TikTok guidance before use · Desktop: interface and feature availability not independently verified · Images: illustrative WebP graphics, not original TikTok screenshots · Status: draft (noindex).
Open official TikTok help / recovery page ↗
Mobile step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open Profile and the menu (☰), then Settings and privacy.
Step 2
Open Account.
Step 3
Choose Deactivate or delete account.
Step 4
Select Delete account permanently and read the consequences.
Step 5
Complete any verification and confirm only if you intend to delete the account.
Desktop step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open TikTok account settings in your browser, if the option is available.
Step 2
Look for account management or deletion options.
Step 3
Select the deletion process offered for your account.
Step 4
Review the consequences and verification requirements.
Step 5
If desktop deletion is unavailable, use the TikTok mobile app to complete the process.
Frequently asked questions
Is the desktop procedure verified?
Not independently. TikTok features and menus can differ between the app and browser; use the linked official help if a desktop option is unavailable.
Are these exact TikTok screens?
No. Images are illustrative and TikTok may change its interface.
Where should I verify the latest steps?
Use the linked official TikTok Help Center instructions.
Reference: TikTok official help ↗
Troubleshooting
If a recovery option is unavailable, check the official help center for alternative supported methods. Avoid third-party recovery services.
Frequently asked questions
Is this procedure the same on mobile and desktop?
Not necessarily. The interface may differ; separate instructions will be supplied where needed.
What if the steps do not match my screen?
Check the official help center for the latest interface and options.