Instructions to block taking screenshots of messages on TikTok

TikTok has just updated a setting to block screenshots of messages to protect the content of your message conversations. When you activate this feature, you cannot take photos or record videos on the messaging interface. If someone takes a photo or records a video, they will receive a notification. Here are instructions to block screenshots of TikTok messages.

How to block TikTok message screenshots

Step 1:

You click on the 3 dashes icon in your TikTok interface and select Settings and privacy. Next, switch to the new interface and click on Privacy .

Step 2:

Switch to the new interface, click on Direct Message to adjust the messaging settings in the application. Then users will see the Limit Sharing setting to activate the feature to block taking messages in TikTok.

So you have successfully enabled the feature to block TikTok message screenshots. The other person will also receive a notification in case they take a photo or record a message screen on the app.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 26 May 2025