How to Delete a TikTok Video
Quickly, before your mom sees it
Whether you’re trying to clean up your TikTok account or want to keep some videos you previously shared to yourself, knowing how to delete TikTok videos is an essential skill.
In this tutorial, we’ll share everything you need to know about removing and hiding your videos. Learn how to delete a video on TikTok, delete a draft video, and make your videos private.
How to Delete Videos on TikTok
Found old videos that you don’t need on your TikTok account? Follow this step-by-step guide to get rid of them once and for all. The instructions are similar for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS users.
If your TikTok settings allow other TikTok users to download your videos, your deleted TikTok video might resurface on the platform. That’s if someone downloaded it previously and decides to upload it on their page. The only way to avoid it is to adjust your privacy settings on TikTok before you start uploading your videos on this social network.
How to Delete Draft Videos on TikTok
Aside from the videos you posted, you might want to empty your account’s Drafts folder and eliminate unfinished video projects. Draft videos don’t display on the desktop app, so you’ll have to use the TikTok application on your smartphone to delete them. The instructions are the same for Android and iPhone.
To delete your Draft videos, follow the steps below.
How to Make TikTok Videos Private
If you simply don’t want anyone else to see your videos, you don’t have to delete them from TikTok. Instead, you can make your video private so nobody can access it except yourself. This option isn’t available on the TikTok desktop app, so you’ll have to use your smartphone app to do it.
To move your videos to a private folder on TikTok, follow the steps below.
You can then either delete your private video or make it public again for everyone to see. You can also save TikTok videos to your camera roll (with or without a TikTok watermark) before deleting them to make sure you don’t lose your favorite videos for good.
Keep All Your Videos From Prying Eyes
If, after deleting and making some of your TikTok videos, you find that it’s not enough, the ultimate way to keep all your future videos private is todelete your TikTok account. That’s the only way to ensure your videos don’t resurface on social media ever again.
Anya is a freelance technology writer. Originally from Russia, she is currently a full-time Remote Worker and Digital Nomad. With a background in Journalism, Language Studies, and Technical Translation, Anya couldn’t imagine her life and work without using modern technology on a daily basis. Always looking out for new ways to make her life and location-independent lifestyle easier, she hopes to share her experiences as a tech- and internet-addict through her writing.Read Anya’s Full Bio
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