Step-by-step guide to freedom
Download your data first. Once deleted, it's gone forever. Grace period: 30 days.
Open TikTok → Profile → Menu (☰) → Settings and Privacy
Go to Account → Download your data → Request data file
TikTok can take up to 30 days to prepare your data. Check back in the app.
Profile → Menu → Settings and Privacy → Account
Scroll down to 'Deactivate or delete account'
Select 'Delete account' (not deactivate - that keeps your data)
Follow verification steps and confirm deletion.
⚠ 30-day deactivation period before permanent deletion.
They don't want you to leave. Here's how they'll try to stop you:
They'll show you your 'best videos' to guilt you into staying
They push 'take a break' or 'deactivate' instead of delete
Expect several 'are you sure?' screens
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