Published 11:35 IST, June 30th 2020

How to delete TikTok account? Learn how to delete the account in 5 easy steps

In recent developments, the Indian government has banned 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok. If you are wondering how to delete TikTok account, read on.

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Home Ministry banned 59 Chinese apps in India on Monday, i.e. June 29, 2020. One of biggest Chinese apps banned by Indian government is TikTok app, which is quite popular among youngsters in country.  reason behind TikTok being banned is because re have been several complaints from various sources including several reports about app violating user privacy by stealing and secretly transmitting user data in an unauthorized manner to servers which have locations outside India. This move comes due to rising unrest along India-China border at Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Many users have started deleting ir TikTok accounts to support this bold move by Indian Government. If you are wondering how to delete TikTok account, here is how you can do it.

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How to delete TikTok account?

Deleting TikTok account is simple and undoubtedly easy. However, before you delete TikTok account, you must te that after you send request for deletion of your account, at first, your profile will be deactivated for 30 days. This process is similar to how Facebook works. This means that once you delete TikTok account, it will be deactivated and after 30 days it will be deleted completely. But, if you log in anytime between 30 days account will be re-activated again.

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Steps to delete TikTok account

  • Open TikTok app on your smartphone
  • Go to your profile and click on three dots at top of your app screen.
  • w, tap on "Man my account" option, and n scroll down and click on "Delete my account."
  • Once you have selected "Delete my account" option, app will n ask you to verify your details and n you will be redirected to delete account p
  • w, click on Delete Account option and n “Delete”. Your account will be deactivated for 30 days and n it'll be deleted

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What happens after deleting TikTok account?

Make sure you kw that once you delete Tiktok account, you will longer be able to use that account. This means that you will lose access to any videos you that have posted on your TikTok profile. TikTok guidelines also mention that after deleting account, users will t get a refund on any items y have purchased from platform. However, your chats will remain with or person you have been messaging through application until y have deleted chats or account.

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List of 59 banned Chinese apps list

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11:35 IST, June 30th 2020