Published 15:54 IST, August 23rd 2019
How to stay safe on TikTok with these safety features
TIkTok safety features in India: TikTok offers a few features that it hopes would help its 200 million users in India in ensuring their safety on the platform.
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TikTok has swiftly mand to become a viral social media sensation in India thanks to many of its features that make it immensely desirable among youth. relatively new app has alrey started posing a serious competition to likes of Facebook and Instagram in global markets. However, we cant forget that TikTok has h its share of troubles in India due to many controversies - especially safety-related - linked to social media app. However, TikTok offers a few features that it hopes would help its 200 million users in India in ensuring ir safety on platform. Let's take a look at se features.
TikTok safety features
Restricted mode
TikTok offers a feature called restricted mode. It is an optional account setting to limit content that may t be appropriate for teenrs. TikTok does t allow under users to create an account on TikTok - below of 13. TikTok's Restricted Mode feature is activated using a password, which will be valid only for 30 days.
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How to enable Restricted Mode on TikTok
Step 1: Go to TikTok app and tap profile icon in bottom-right corner
Step 2: Tap three dots menu in top-right corner
Step 3: Tap 'Digital Wellbeing' under 'General' tab
Step 4: w, tap 'Enable Restricted Mode' on your screen
Step 5: Set a 4-digit passcode and tap Red arrow icon
Step 6: Enter and confirm passcode once again
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Screen time manment
TikTok offers a self-control feature that allows users to set a time limit on ir TikTok us. If you exceed your screen-time, TikTok will prompt you to enter a password before you can continue using app.
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How to enable screen time manment on TikTok
Step 1: Go to TikTok app and tap profile icon in bottom-right corner
Step 2: Tap three dots menu in top-right corner
Step 3: Tap 'Digital Wellbeing' under 'General' tab
Step 4: w, tap 'Screen Time Manment' on your screen
(By default, time limit will be set to 60 minutes)
Step 5: You can customise time limit here
Step 6: Tap 'Enable Screen Time Manment'
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Filter comments
TIkTok also allows users to man comments by filtering words y deem undesirable. Each user can choose up to 30 keywords in Hindi and English.
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How to filter comments on TikTok
Step 1: Go to TikTok app and tap profile icon in bottom-right corner
Step 2: Tap three dots menu in top-right corner
Step 3: Tap 'Privacy and Safety' and n tap 'Filter Comments'
Step 4: Tap switch at top of screen and tap 'd Keywords'
Step 5: up to 30 keywords you want to filter
Suicide prevention helpline details
TikTok also encours users to get in touch with Suicide-prevention helpline when needed. details are as follows:
- United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
- Brazil: CVV 141
- Cana: Local Crisis Center
- France: O.S Amitié 01 42 96 26 26
- Germany: Telefonseelsorge 0800 111 0 111
- Italy: Telefo Azzurro 19696
- United Kingdom: Samaritans 08457 90 90 90
- Russia: Helpline 8-800-2000-122
- For rest of world, please visit International Association for Suicide Prevention to find a crisis centre in your area.
15:39 IST, August 23rd 2019