TikTok gives creators full control over their comment settings, allowing you to choose who can comment—or turn comments off entirely. Whether you want to prevent spam, avoid negativity, or keep your video private, TikTok makes it easy to disable comments before or after posting.
This step-by-step guide covers every method, including how to turn off comments for individual videos, all future posts, drafts, and TikTok Live sessions.
How to Turn Comments Off on TikTok Before Posting a Video
This is the easiest and cleanest way to control comments.
Steps
- Open TikTok and tap the “+” to upload or record your video.
- Tap Next after editing your content.
- On the posting screen, scroll down to More Options (or “Advanced Settings” depending on region).
- Look for Allow Comments.
- Toggle Allow Comments OFF.
- Post your video.
Your video will go live with comments fully disabled.
How to Turn Comments Off on TikTok After Posting a Video
If you already posted the video, you can still disable comments instantly.
Steps
- Go to the video you want to edit.
- Tap the three dots (…) on the right side.
- Tap Settings & Privacy for that specific post.
- Find Comments or Allow Comments.
- Toggle it OFF.
The comment section will disappear immediately, and all existing comments will be hidden.
How to Turn Off Comments for All Future TikTok Videos
If you want every new video to have comments disabled by default:
Steps
- Go to your TikTok profile.
- Tap the three lines (☰) in the top-right.
- Tap Settings and Privacy.
- Tap Privacy.
- Select Comments.
- Under Who can comment on your videos, choose:
- No one
TikTok will now automatically disable comments on every video you upload unless you manually turn them on.
How to Turn Comments Off on a TikTok Draft
You can edit privacy settings before posting your draft.
Steps
- Open your Drafts folder.
- Select the video.
- Tap Next to get to the posting screen.
- Under Allow Comments, switch it OFF.
- Save as draft again or post it.
This ensures your draft is pre-set with comments disabled.
How to Limit Comments Instead of Turning Them Off
If you don’t want to disable comments completely, TikTok lets you restrict who can comment.
Options Include:
- Everyone
- Followers you follow back
- Friends (mutual follows)
- No one
This setting is found under:
Settings & Privacy → Privacy → Comments
How to Turn Off Comments During TikTok LIVE
TikTok Live has its own comment controls.
Steps
- Start your TikTok Live.
- Tap the three dots (⋯) at the right of the screen.
- Tap Comments or Settings.
- Toggle Turn off comments.
Viewers will no longer be able to send messages during the live session.
How to Turn Off Keywords
If you don’t want to disable comments completely, you can filter out words, phrases, or emojis you don’t want to see.
Steps
- Go to Settings & Privacy → Privacy → Comments.
- Select Filter Comments.
- Add words, hashtags, or emojis you want to block.
- Turn on:
- Filter spam & offensive comments
- Filter keywords
- Filter all comments (requires manual approval)
This keeps your video’s comment section clean.
Why Turn Off Comments on TikTok?
Many creators disable comments to:
- Avoid hate, negativity, or harassment
- Prevent spam and bots
- Maintain a clean brand reputation
- Minimize distractions from the video message
- Keep personal or sensitive content private
- Improve safety for minors
- Focus engagement on likes/shares instead of conversation
TikTok’s flexible comment settings let you stay in control at all times.
Troubleshooting: Can’t Turn Off Comments on TikTok?
Common reasons include:
- You’re using a Business Account
Some comment-control features vary by account type.
- TikTok app is outdated
Update to the latest version.
- You’re posting branded or promoted content
Some sponsored formats have restricted settings.
- Temporary TikTok glitch
Try:
- Restarting your phone
- Clearing app cache
- Reinstalling TikTok
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