The social media app TikTok, formerly known as Music.ly, allows users to create and share short videos. With TikTok, you can create and share videos featuring lip-syncing, comedy, and talent that are between 3 and 15 seconds long. You can also create videos that loop for up to 60 seconds.
Age Limit: 13+ minimum age according to TikTok
Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app
Security
How to report online abuse or block someone?
- Go to the video you need to report.
- Press and hold on the video.
- Select Report and follow the instructions provided.
Or
Use TikTok online forum to report
How can you report online abuse or block someone?
- Report inappropriate content
How to report abuse, spam or inappropriate content. - Block an account
How to stop someone from contacting you.
How can you protect your personal information?
- Privacy settings
Learn how to make your account as secure as possible. - Comment controls
Control who can comment on your videos. - Who can see and download your content?
Choose who can see the content you post on TikTok. - Control what people can see on your profile
Control which information other TikTok users can see. - Hacked account
Advice on what do to if you notice suspicious behaviour on your account. - Personalized ad settings
Learn how to manage your ad personalization and settings on TikTok
Key Safety links
- Content controls
Manage what you see on TikTok including how to restrict and report harmful content. - Topic guides
Information about common concerns related to content shared on TikTok including bullying, eating disorders, COVID-19 and online challenges. - Guardian’s guide
Provides a range of safety information for parents about using TikTok. - Community guidelines
Rules for using TikTok which should be followed by every user. - Wellbeing
Information and resources to support wellbeing on TikTok. - Terms of use
The terms you agree to when you use TikTok. - Privacy policy
Outlines TikTok’s privacy policy guidelines including the information they collect and how they use your data.