TikTok has become one of the world’s most popular platforms for sharing short-form videos, with millions of users posting content daily. However, just like other social media platforms, there may come a time when you want to hide or remove some of your older posts without deleting them permanently. Many TikTok creators often wonder whether the app allows them to archive videos the same way Instagram does.
Can You Archive Videos on TikTok?
Currently, TikTok does not have a direct archive feature where videos can be hidden and stored privately, like on Instagram. However, TikTok offers an alternative through its privacy settings that lets you hide your videos from the public while keeping them accessible to you. This option functions much like an archive because your videos are not deleted; they are simply hidden from your followers or the general public.
How to Hide (Archive) Your TikTok Videos
If you want to keep your videos but don’t want others to see them, you can use TikTok’s privacy settings:
Step 1: Open Your Profile
- Launch TikTok and tap on the Profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
Step 2: Choose the Video You Want to Archive
- Scroll through your feed and select the video you wish to hide.
Step 3: Adjust Privacy Settings
- Tap the three dots (•••) on the right side of the video.
- Select Privacy settings.
- Under Who can watch this video, choose Only me.
This hides the video from everyone else while keeping it available in your account for personal viewing.
Using Drafts as a Form of Archiving
Another way to keep videos without publishing them is by saving them as Drafts:
- When creating a video, instead of posting it, tap Save to Drafts.
- Drafts are stored privately on your device within the TikTok app.
- Only you can access them, and they won’t appear on your public profile.
This option works best if you are unsure about publishing your content or if you want to store it for later posting.
Why Archive or Hide TikTok Videos?
Creators may choose to archive or hide videos for several reasons, including:
- Rebranding their TikTok profile to fit a new theme.
- Removing content that no longer aligns with their current style.
- Hiding older posts that did not perform well.
- Keeping personal videos private but still accessible for future use.
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