To delete your child's TikTok account, especially if they are under the age of 13, you, as their parent or legal guardian, need to contact TikTok directly.
Deleting a Child's Account (Under 13)
If you are a parent or legal guardian and your child is under 13, you cannot simply log into their account to delete it. TikTok requires parents/guardians to request the deletion through a specific process. This ensures the request is coming from an authorized adult.
The primary method involves contacting TikTok through one of their online forms. The specific form you use depends on your location.
- For users outside the United States: You should contact TikTok through their online reporting form.
- For users located in the United States: You must contact TikTok through their specific privacy webform.
Reference Information Included:
- If you're a parent or legal guardian and you'd like TikTok to delete the account of your child under the age of 13, you can contact us through our online reporting form.
- However, if you're located in the United States, you must contact us through this privacy webform.
Steps to Request Deletion
While the exact steps on the form may vary, the general process involves:
- Identifying yourself as the parent or legal guardian.
- Providing necessary information about your child's account (e.g., username, profile link) to help TikTok locate it.
- Submitting the request for deletion.
It's important to use the correct form based on whether you are in the US or elsewhere to ensure your request is processed appropriately.
Summary Table
Here is a quick summary of how to contact TikTok based on location:
| Location | Contact Method |
|---|---|
| Outside the U.S. | Use the online reporting form |
| In the United States | Use the privacy webform |
This process is specifically for parents/guardians requesting deletion for a child under 13. If your child is older, they may be able to delete the account themselves through the app settings, or different processes may apply depending on local regulations and TikTok's policies for older minors. However, based on the provided reference, the direct method for parents deleting accounts of children under 13 is through these specific contact forms.
