Adults
Staying Safe on TikTok
Staying safe online
Setting privacy and safety controls
Learn how to manage your settings and stay in control on TikTok.
TikTok lets you explore trends, follow creators and share short videos. What you post, see and interact with can shape your online experience. Learning how TikTok works and adjusting your settings can help you stay safe online.
How can TikTok’s feed affect you?
TikTok’s "For You” (opens in new tab) feed is personalised. It learns from what you watch, share or skip.
While TikTok tries to filter out content that breaks its community rules, you may still come across videos that:
Pressure you to present yourself or act in a certain way
Share misleading or extreme opinions
Encourage risky behaviour or unrealistic expectations
Keep you scrolling longer than you intended
If videos on TikTok starts to feel uncomfortable or excessive, that is a sign to adjust your settings to protect yourself.
How can you protect yourself on TikTok?
Reviewing your settings helps you manage what you see, who can contact you and how much time you spend on the app.
Choose what you see
Tap “Not interested” on videos (opens in new tab) you do not want to see more of
Turn on "Restricted Mode” (opens in new tab) to hide sensitive content
Filter out or hide comments or keywords (opens in new tab) that you find inappropriate
Mute (opens in new tab) or unfollow (opens in new tab) accounts that make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe
Refresh your "For You" feed (opens in new tab) in settings
Control who can see your content and interact with you
Review the personal data visible on your account
Make your account private (opens in new tab) so that only approved followers can see and interact with your content
Choose who can comment (opens in new tab) on your posts, message (opens in new tab) or mention (opens in new tab) you
Manage who can view (opens in new tab), download (opens in new tab), "Stitch” (opens in new tab) or "Duet” (opens in new tab) with your content
Block accounts (opens in new tab) you do not want to interact with
Report inappropriate content or behaviour (opens in new tab)
Watch your screen time
Set daily screen time limits using TikTok’s "Screen Time Management” feature (opens in new tab) or on your device
Notice how TikTok makes you feel after long sessions
Take breaks when scrolling starts to feel overwhelming
What else can you do when something does not feel right?
Sometimes, certain content or interactions may cause discomfort and make you feel unsafe.
When that happens, remember:
You do not have to respond or explain yourself
Saving screenshots or links can help if you want to report harmful behaviour
Blocking or reporting is okay
Taking action early can prevent things from getting worse
Where can you learn more about TikTok’s safety tools?
Visit these resources to find out more about staying safe on TikTok:
TikTok Support Centre (opens in new tab): Get help with your account, settings and security, and find answers to common questions
Trust & Safety Page (opens in new tab): Explore tools and guides to navigate TikTok safely
Well-being Guide (opens in new tab): Assess your digital wellbeing
You can also explore other online safety resources on our website for more advice on staying safe online.