If you think someone may have accessed your TikTok account without permission, it’s important to review your account security settings as soon as possible. TikTok provides several tools that can help you identify unusual activity, check connected devices, review security alerts, and secure your account.
Regularly monitoring your account can help you spot unauthorized access before it becomes a bigger problem.
Check Your Security Alerts
TikTok records unusual security events and login-related activity that may require your attention.
To view security alerts:
- Open TikTok.
- Tap Profile.
- Tap the Menu (☰) button.
- Select Settings and Privacy.
- Tap Security & Permissions.
- Select Security Alerts.
Review any alerts carefully. If you see activity that you don’t recognize, take action immediately to secure your account.
Review Connected Devices
One of the easiest ways to detect suspicious activity is to check which devices have access to your account.
To view connected devices:
- Open Settings and Privacy.
- Tap Security & Permissions.
- Select Manage Devices.
You’ll see devices that are currently using or have recently accessed your account. If you notice a phone, tablet, or device that doesn’t belong to you, remove it immediately.
Use TikTok Security Checkup
TikTok’s Security Checkup feature provides an overview of your account’s security status in one place.
To access it:
- Open Settings and Privacy.
- Tap Security & Permissions.
- Select Security Checkup.
The Security Checkup tool helps you:
- Review connected devices
- Check security activity
- Enable two-step verification
- Verify your email address
- Verify your phone number
- Add a passkey for additional protection
This feature is designed to help users quickly identify and address potential security risks.
Look for Signs of Unauthorized Access
You should investigate your account if you notice:
- Videos you didn’t upload
- Comments you didn’t post
- Messages you didn’t send
- Password changes you didn’t make
- Unexpected verification requests
- Login alerts from unfamiliar locations
- Devices you don’t recognize
These can be signs that someone else has access to your account.
Review Connected Apps
Third-party apps connected to your TikTok account can also create security risks.
To review connected apps:
- Open Settings and Privacy.
- Tap Security & Permissions.
- Select Apps and Services Permissions.
- Review the connected apps.
- Remove any apps you no longer use or don’t recognize.
Regularly checking connected apps helps reduce unauthorized access risks.
Check Your Account Status
TikTok also provides an Account Check feature that can help identify restrictions or security-related issues affecting your account.
To access it:
- Open TikTok.
- Go to TikTok Studio.
- Select Account Check.
You can also access Account Check through the Safety Center in Settings and Privacy.
What Should You Do If You Find Suspicious Activity?
If you discover suspicious activity:
Change Your Password Immediately
A new password will help prevent unauthorized users from accessing your account. TikTok may also sign out other devices after a password change.
Enable Two-Step Verification
Two-step verification adds an extra security layer and helps protect your account from unauthorized logins.
Remove Unknown Devices
Delete any device you don’t recognize from the Manage Devices section.
Verify Your Contact Information
Make sure your email address and phone number are linked and verified so you can recover your account if needed.
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