How to Change Your Password on TikTok

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Last Updated: February 25, 2025 Tested

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In the event that you believe your TikTok password isn’t strong enough or you forgot it, you might want to change the password. This wikiHow will teach you how to change or recover your TikTok account’s password.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

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   Open TikTok. This app has a music note on a black background. You will open to the home page.
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   Tap on your profile icon. This is in the bottom right corner of your screen.
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   Tap on the triple dots …. This will open your TikTok settings.
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   Tap on Manage my account. This will open settings pertaining to your account.
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   Tap on Password. This will allow you to change your password for your TikTok account.
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   Enter the verification code sent to you. In order for you to change your password, you need to know your old password. If you don't, then you will have to reset your password.
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   Enter your new password in the second and third fields. As a general rule, a strong password has at least one capital letter, one non-letter, and eight characters. If your password is too weak, then you will not be able to save your password.
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   Tap on the Next button. This will finish changing your password.
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Method 2

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1. 
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   Open TikTok. This app has a music note on a black background. You will open to the home page.
2. 
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   Tap on your profile icon. This is in the bottom right corner of your screen.
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   Tap on the triple dots …. This will open your TikTok settings.
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   Tap on Log out. You need to be logged out to reset your password.
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   Tap on Log Out.
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   Tap on your profile icon again. This will open up the login screen.
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   Choose Can't log in?.
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   Decide how you want to reset your password. You can use your email address or your phone number to reset your password.
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   Enter your phone number or email address associated with your account into the following screen. You need one to reset your password.
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    Enter the verification code. Check your inbox (email) or messages (text) for a verification code. Enter this code into the password reset.

    • If you are using email and you do not see a message, check your "spam" or "junk" folder.
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    Enter your new password. As a general rule, a strong password has at least one capital letter, one non-letter, and eight characters. If your password is too weak, then you will not be able to save your password.
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    Tap on the Next button. This will finish changing your password. You can then log back in as normal.
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  What do I do if I forgot my TikTok password?

  

  Aasim

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  Click on "Get help signing in" and choose to reset your password by email or text message.

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  If I have an account on another device and I change passwords does it automatically log me out of the other devices?

  

  Aasim

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  Yes it does. Changing the password does log you out. You will need to log in again after you change the password.

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