When it comes to social media, there are few platforms as popular as TikTok. The Chinese tech giant ByteDance app has more than 1 billion active TikTok users and continues to grow in popularity. With the rise of short-form video, TikTok is slated to earn $11.6 billion in ad revenue.
While the app is known for its fun and entertaining videos, it has also been at the center of several controversies in recent years.
Most recently, the app came under fire after a report from The New York Times revealed that the Chinese government was using the app to track the movements of Uighur Muslims living in China. The app was also being used to collect data on other groups considered a threat to the Chinese government.
If you’re concerned about the privacy implications of using TikTok or if you simply want to delete TikTok videos for any other reason, this guide will show you how.
Step One: Open the TikTok app and sign in.
Open the TikTok app on your phone and sign in with your account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one by entering your phone number and email address or connecting your Facebook account.
Step Two: Tap on the “Me” tab.
Once you’re signed in, tap on the “Me” tab, which is located at the bottom of the app.
Step Three: Select the video you want to delete.
On the “Me” tab, you’ll see all the videos you’ve uploaded to TikTok. Select the video you want to delete.
Step Four: Tap on the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen.
Once you’re in the video, tap on the three dots that are located in the top-right corner of the screen.
Step Five: Tap “Delete.”
A menu will pop up with several options. Select “Delete” to delete the video. Once you tap on “Delete,” the video will be permanently deleted from your account and cannot be recovered.
And that’s it! These are the simple steps you need to follow to delete a TikTok video with a few taps.
Remember, once you delete a video, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you want to delete it before taking this step.
If you are still concerned about privacy on TikTok, you can view our full guide on how to delete your TikTok account here.
Delete a Draft on TikTok
The process is slightly different if you want to delete a TikTok video that you haven’t published yet. To delete a draft on TikTok, follow these steps:
Step One: Open the TikTok app.
Open the TikTok app on your phone and sign in with your account.
Step Two: Tap on the “+” sign to create a new video.
Once you’re signed in, tap on the “+” sign to create a new video. You can also access your drafts by tapping on the “Drafts” tab next to the “+” sign.
Step Three: Tap the “Select” option on the top right corner.
To select the video you want to delete, tap on the “Select” option in the top right corner of the screen. This will allow you to select multiple videos.
Step Four: Tap on the videos you want to delete and tap on the trash can icon.
Once you’ve selected the videos you want to delete, tap on the trash can icon at the bottom of the screen.
Step Five: Tap on “Delete”.
A menu will pop up asking you to confirm your decision. Tap on “Delete” to delete videos. Once you tap on “Delete Draft,” the draft will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
Remove Content from Your Favorited and Likes Folders
The process is slightly different if you want to delete a video from your “Favorited” or “Liked” folders.
Step One: Visit “Me.”
To get started, visit the “Me” page on TikTok. This can be done by tapping on the app's profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
Step Two: Tap Heart icon.
Once you're on your profile page, tap on the heart icon in the top-right corner. This will take you to your “Liked” videos.
Step Three: Tap Like again.
Now, tap on the “Like” button again (it will be a different color than before). Doing this will remove the video from your “Liked” folder.
Step Four: Open “Favorite Folder” from your Profile page
The process is similar if you want to delete favorite videos from your “Favorites” folder. Start by going to your profile page and tapping on the heart icon in the top-right corner. This time, however, tap on the “Favorite” button (it will be on top of the “Liked” button).
Step Five: Select the video you want to remove from the Favorite folder.
Next, select the video you want to remove from your “Favorites” folder. Once you've done that, tap on the “Share” button. Doing this will show “Remove from Favorites” as one of the options.
Step Six: Tap “Remove from Favorites.”
Finally, tap on “Remove from Favorites.” This will remove the video from your “Favorites” folder.
So there you have it!
You need to follow these steps to delete a TikTok video from your TikTok account or from your “Favorites” and “Liked” folders. Remember, once you delete a video, it cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to delete it before taking this step.
FAQs
Why can't I delete a TikTok video?
There could be a few reasons why you can't delete a TikTok video. One possibility is that the video is part of a draft. If this is the case, you need to delete the draft to delete the video. Another possibility is that the video has been shared with others, who have saved it to their devices. In this case, you need to ask them to delete the video from their device.
Can I edit a video posted on TikTok?
Yes, you can edit a video after it's been posted on TikTok. To do this, tap on the “…” icon below the video. From there, you can select the “Edit” option. This will allow you to change the video by trimming it or adding filters.
Can I delete any TikTok videos?
No, you can't delete any TikTok videos. The only way to delete a TikTok video is if you're the one who posted it. If someone else has posted a video of you that you don't want on the app, you can report it and TikTok will take it down.
Can I recover a deleted TikTok video?
No, you can't recover a TikTok deleted video. Once you delete a video, it's gone forever. So, if you accidentally delete a video as a TikTok user, there's no way to get it back.
Final Thoughts
Having a social media account comes with a lot of responsibility. You need to be careful about the content you post and the information you share. This is especially true for TikTok, as it’s a platform for people of all ages.
If you delete a TikTok video, remember that it cannot be recovered. However, you can make a video private so only you can see it without publishing it. So, make sure you want to delete it before taking this step.
We hope this guide was helpful and that you now know how to delete a TikTok video post. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.
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