How to Delete Videos on TikTok: Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Getting rid of published videos is a breeze with these easy steps

Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: April 11, 2025

This wikiHow will show you how to delete a TikTok video after you've uploaded it. Since TikTok works similarly across platforms, these steps will work for both Android and iOS versions of the app.

How to Delete TikTok Videos

Open TikTok.
Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner.
Select the video you want to delete.
Tap the share icon (iPhone) or 3 horizontal dots (Android).
Tap “Delete” and confirm your decision.

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This app icon looks like a white, blue, and red music note on a black background. You can find this on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
It's a silhouette of a person in the bottom right corner of the app.

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The video will open and start playing.
You'll see these icons on the right side of the video. A menu will slide up from the bottom.
For iOS, this is the last icon in the second row. For Android, this is the last icon in the row presented.
The video will disappear from your channel.^{[1]
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How can I get an unwanted video of me, posted on TikTok without my consent, removed?

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Report the video directly to TikTok's moderators. Their community guidelines and privacy policies generally prohibit content posted without consent, especially if it infringes on your privacy or is intended to harass.

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