3 Ways to Temporarily or Permanently Delete TikTok Account, Pay Attention to Each Step

Kapanlagi.com - TikTok can be said to be a popular social media lately. On TikTok, users can find various interesting and informative video posts. However, in fact, there are still many people who feel unsuitable for TikTok. In fact, because they are not suitable, some people try to delete their TikTok account and choose to be active on other social media platforms.

There are various reasons why someone decides to delete their social media account, including TikTok. Many people are addicted to social media and cannot focus on real life. The same goes for TikTok, many people recently spend their time creating content or even just watching videos on TikTok.

Therefore, it is reasonable that quite a lot of people are looking for ways to delete their TikTok account so they can focus on real life. If you are one of those who want to delete your TikTok account, here are the ways and steps that can be easily practiced.

1. How to Temporarily Delete TikTok Account

Generally, someone deletes their TikTok account after being sure that they will no longer use it. Because permanently deleted TikTok accounts cannot be accessed again. However, if you are not completely sure about it, don't worry. There is also a way to temporarily delete a TikTok account.

Basically, this method is similar to deactivating an account temporarily. However, it should be noted that temporarily deleting or deactivating a TikTok account will only be valid for 30 days. Meaning, if you want to extend the inactive period of your TikTok account, you can log in and repeat this process.

For more clarity, here are the steps to temporarily delete a TikTok account.

1) Open the TikTok app on your phone.

2) Go to the Profile page, then access the "Settings" menu.

3) Next, select the "Manage Account" menu, then press the "Delete Account" option.

4) After that, you will be asked to enter your TikTok account password for verification purposes.

5) Once done, press the "Delete Account" button.

6) Then, simply choose the "Delete" option and you're done. Your TikTok account will be temporarily deleted for 30 days automatically.

2. How to Permanently Delete TikTok Account

In addition to the above method, you can also try deleting your TikTok account permanently. This means that the TikTok account will no longer be accessible at any time. Here's how to permanently delete a TikTok account.

1) Log in to the TikTok account you want to delete, then visit the profile page.

2) After that, click on the menu icon located in the top right corner of the screen.

3) Several options will appear, select the "Privacy and Settings" menu.

4) Then select the "Privacy and Safety" option.

5) Next, choose the "Delete Account" option located at the bottom.

6) A popup will appear confirming the "Delete Account", you can click the "Next" button.

7) You will be directed to the "Delete Account" page which contains an explanation of what will happen after deleting TikTok.

8) Read and understand the explanation, then press the "Continue" button.

9) If there is another confirmation, select the "Delete Account" option.

10) The TikTok account has been successfully deleted, but do not log in to that account for a period of 30 days. This is because the process of permanently deleting a TikTok account takes time.

3. How to Delete a Forgotten Password Tiktok Lite Account

Forgetting passwords often becomes one of the reasons why people want to delete their TikTok account. Yes, usually to delete a social media account, login is required. However, it turns out there is a solution for those of you who want to delete a TikTok account but forgot the password so it's difficult to log in. The method is also very easy and practical, you can directly follow the following steps.

1) Open the TikTok Lite application that is already installed on your phone.

2) After that, enter the "Me" icon located in the bottom right corner.

3) Click on the "three dots" icon in the top right corner.

4) Then, click on the "Privacy and Settings" option.

5) After that, select the "Manage My Account" menu, then select "Delete Account".

6) If you have, you will be asked to enter the TikTok Lite password.

7) If you forget, press the Forgot Password option, which is usually located below the password field.

8) After that, you will be prompted to enter an active mobile number or email.

9) Follow the instructions from the operator who will guide you to recover the forgotten password.

10) Complete each process, until verification by entering a mobile number or using an email from the TikTok Lite account.

11) Next, you will be asked to fill out a form stating the reason for deleting the TikTok Lite account.

12) Wait a few moments and you will receive a notification with an OTP code via text message or SMS or verified email.

13) Enter the OTP code that has been sent in the requested column, then click the "Continue" option again.

14) Finished, your TikTok account will be automatically deleted permanently.

Those are 3 ways to delete a TikTok account that can be done temporarily or permanently. Hopefully, it's useful and good luck!

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