How to make your Tik Tok account more secure

Even a lighthearted application like Tik Tok can cause security issues. If you continue to use the application, the possibility of data being sent to China is unavoidable. The videos you share may not be as harmless as they appear. Videos can contain a lot of personal information, so be careful what you record and share.

There are also some steps you can take to make your account more secure.

1. Use strong passwords

For any service you are using, you should create a strong password. This is especially true when services store personal data, such as videos. You should set a password combining numbers, letters and symbols. Do not use familiar names or dates as passwords.

Also, never reuse the old password or use the same password on multiple websites. This is important because if one of your other accounts is compromised, you don't want hackers to have access to your Tik Tok account.

In addition, having a strong TikTok password is especially important because the service does not support two-factor authentication.

2. Set your account to private

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If you want to post freely on Tik Tok but restrict who can see your videos, you can make your account private. This way, only the people you allow to follow can see your videos. By doing this, you can post without worrying about whether someone is spying on you.

It is worth noting that making your account private will not prevent Tik Tok from seeing your information.

To make your Tik Tok account private, open the app and go to the Profile tab. Then click the Settings icon in the top right corner. Now go to Privacy and Safety . From here, you can activate the Private Account.

3. Unlink Instagram and YouTube accounts

There is an option in Tik Tok to link to accounts on other websites, including Instagram and YouTube. The idea is that once the account is linked, you can also easily post your Tik Tok videos on other platforms.

However, linking your account in this way makes it easier for companies to collect data about you. They can create a full picture of online activities and learn more about you. To reduce this privacy violation, you can unlink your accounts.

To unlink your account from Tik Tok, open the Tik Tok app and visit the profile page. Now, click on Edit Profile . At the bottom, you'll see a section with Instagram and YouTube content, with your linked account name on the right. Click on the account name and from here, you can delete the account.

4. Always update the software

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You should also make sure to update your operating system and applications regularly. Developers can fix security issues. To make your life easier, turn on automatic application updates on your phone, and you don't need to remember to update your apps manually.