So, you can't log into your TikTok account. Whatever the reason - you forgot your password, username, got hacked or TikTok blocked you - you've faced this problem: How to Recover Access to Your TikTok Account .
In this article, we will cover all the possible ways to recover your TikTok account.
Tip: Back up your TikTok account in advance to avoid losing access to your media!
How to Recover TikTok Account
Recovery options depend on why you lost access to your account.
Can't access your account: Possible reasons
You have been banned
You have deleted your account (accidentally or on purpose)
You have forgotten your login or password
You have been hacked.
How to Recover Blocked TikTok Account
If the reason you are unable to access your account is due to an account ban, a lot depends on the severity of the violation. If you severely violated TikTok policies and your profile was eventually deleted, it cannot be restored.
You can try to appeal, but you are unlikely to get anything out of it. Ultimately, you will have to create a new account.
Please note that you should resist trying to upload videos from your old TikTok account to a new account because the chances of the new account getting banned as well are quite high!
Try to analyze the reason why the old account was blocked and don’t repeat the same mistake again.
How to recover deleted TikTok Account
Previously, if you deleted your account, it was almost impossible to recover it.
To delete your account, you need to go to Settings → Manage Account →
Delete your account.
Now, if 30 days have not passed since you deleted your account, you can restore your account.
To do this, open the TikTok app and use the Log in with deleted account credentials. You will see this message from TikTok:
Click the "Reactivate" button and wait for a few seconds.
If you forgot Login/Password, Recover TikTok Account
If you signed up for TikTok through your phone, other social media, Google, or Apple, you may not have a password for your TikTok account. But if you created your account via email, you should have one .What if you forgot?
Open the TikTok app.
Find the Logo Up/Sign In button or press Add if you already have an account on TikTok New Account.
Select Use Phone/Email/Username.
Select Email/Username.
Press Forgot Password? or the question mark icon in the upper right corner.
Choose your desired password reset method and wait for TikTok instructions.
Offers another way to recover password by TikTok:
How to find which one Email address linked to your account
Finding which email address is linked to your TikTok account is relatively simple, as long as you already have access to your account:
Go to your TikTok profile Profile and click on the "Settings & Privacy" option
Select Manage Account
Select Email
If you have linked your email address you will be here See it.
On the other hand, if you don't have a linked email address yet, then you have the option to add it at this point.
After entering your email address, you will receive An email from TikTok asking you to verify your address.
How to recover your TikTok account without an email or phone number
If you haven't been able to reset your password because you don't have Link a phone number or email address and forgot your password but there's still hope.
Contact TikTok directly for more support. You can do this via Twitter, Instagram, or even try via their feedback form Send them a message.
How to Recover TikTok Account if You've Been Hacked
The recovery method is the same as before - via email, login or phone number. You can also enter the TikTok menu (top right corner 3 dot) and find the "Report a problem" section to contact support.
This method works if the scammer was unable to delete the information on your account and the 30 days have not passed yet. But they can manage to delete everything, so It’s best to try your best to avoid hackers.
How to Protect Your TikTok Account
It’s always easier to prevent than to deal with the harmful consequences, so here are some tips on how to protect your TikTok account.
Link your phone number to your account.
If someone is trying to hack you and arouses suspicion by trying to log in (for example, from another city, country, or device), TikTok may ask you to confirm that you are Yourself. In this case, it is useful to link your phone number.
Come up with a complex password and do not choose the same one on other social media, emails or accounts.
Do not click on suspicious links that may be scams.