How to delete a TikTok video post

Once you figure out how to add effects, filters, and other cool features, you’ll likely spend a lot of time making videos on TikTok.

After a few days or weeks of making videos, you may have difficulty navigating your gallery. When that happens, it may be time to delete some videos you no longer need.

This article will explain everything you need to know about how to delete videos and other content from TikTok.

Delete a video

Getting rid of videos that you don’t need or want on TikTok is very simple.

1. All you have to do is open the app and visit your profile. Once there, you’ll get a complete list of all the videos you’ve created in the app.
   
2. Tap the video you don’t need. It will appear and play in full screen mode.
   
3. While this is happening, you will see three small dots in the bottom right corner. Tap the dots and the app will show you the rest of the available options.
   
4. Tap Delete. Confirm by tapping Delete again.
   
5. When the pop-up menu appears, swipe it from left to right until you see a small trash can icon. Tap it and the video in question will disappear from your gallery. The app will ask you to confirm your decision and you’ll need to tap Yes to confirm that you want to delete the video.

If your settings allow other users to download your video, there’s not much you can do. Even if you deleted the video from your gallery, someone may have downloaded a copy that they can upload from their profile.

That’s why you should adjust your privacy settings before creating any video you want to delete.

Make a private video

Now let’s say you’re not quite ready to get rid of your videos, but you also don’t want anyone else to see them. You don’t need to delete your videos. Of course, you can save the videos to your camera roll, but you can also save them to a private folder in the TikTok app.

1. To do this, open the video in question.
2. Tap the three dots, then tap Privacy settings.
   
3. Tap on Who can see this video?.
   
4. You can select the Just me option to make your video private.
   

The video will remain in this private folder where only you can see it until you delete it or move it back so all your friends can see it.

When you want your video to be public again, you can go to your profile and tap the lock icon. Then follow the same steps above to tap All.

Delete a TikTok account

Until recently, contacting customer support was the only way to delete your TikTok account. They had to approve your request before you could delete an account. This caused a lot of problems for users because the process could take several days.

That’s why TikTok came up with the “Thinking about deleting your account” feature, designed to make the entire process faster and easier. Remember that you must add a phone number to your account before you can delete it.

Add your phone number

1. Open the app and tap the Profile Info icon.
   
2. Tap Mmanage account.
   
3. Tap Phone number.
   
4. Enter your phone number.
   
5. The app will send a verification code to your phone. Enter the code in the box and you will now be connected to the TikTok app.
   

Account deletion process

Now that you’ve connected your phone to your TikTok account, you’re ready to delete it.

This is how you do it:

1. Play the PProfile information icon. Then touch the three points in the upper right corner.
   
2. Tap on the Manage my account option.
   
3. Select Delete account in the background.
   
4. The app will send you a one-time OTP message with a verification code. Enter the code in the box and tap Continue.
   

Your TikTok account is now deleted.

Important things you should know

Deleting your account will remove all your videos, favorite music, and everything else linked to your profile. However, chat messages sent to other TikTok users will still be visible to them.

Other than that, all your videos, features, and profile settings will be gone forever. There is no way to reactivate your account once you delete it. You’ll have to create another profile if you ever want to use TikTok again.

Are you sure you want to delete your account?

If you have some favorite videos that you want to keep, be sure to download them before deleting your TikTok account. If you have made any in-app purchases, you can forget about the refund. All TikTok coins you had on your profile will also be deleted without refund.

You can always lock your profile so that other users cannot see you. Simply set the privacy and security options to become completely invisible. That way, you can effectively “pause” your account and pick up where you left off at any time in the future without losing any of your videos or tokens. You should always think twice before deciding to delete your TikTok account.

Frequent questions

Here are the answers to more questions about deleting videos on TikTok.

Can you recover a deleted video on TikTok?

No, unless you have saved the video to your device. When you post a video, you can select the option to save a copy to your phone. Assuming you’ve done this, there should now be a TikTok album in your phone’s camera roll.

If I delete my account, will my videos be deleted?

Yes. If you choose to delete your TikTok account, all of your videos will also be deleted. Make sure you save all important videos on your device before deleting your account.

Any videos saved or downloaded by another user will still be available to that user and others who have access to them. If you have a problem with a video, you can report the content to support for tiktok.

Can I report a video?

Yes, if you see a video that you believe violates TikTok’s community guidelines, you can click the Share icon. From there, tap Report. Follow the instructions to report the video.

Can I delete someone else’s post?

It may seem like a strange question, but let’s say one of your friends posts a video of yours and you’re not happy with it. Of course, you can ask your friend to delete the video, but if he refuses, what can you do?

While you can’t personally delete a video on someone else’s account, you can report it. This will likely only be used in a situation where the video is highly offensive and violates the app’s terms and conditions.

But if that’s the route you want to take, all you need to do is locate the video, tap the Share icon on the right side, and tap “Report.” Complete the form and submit. If TikTok decides that the video goes against its community guidelines, the video will be removed. Just remember that you may lose a friend if you do.

Give your opinion

Are you a TikTok user? What do you think of the application? Have you ever tried to delete your account? Share your experiences related to TikTok in the comments p below.