Will TikTok ask for your ID?

TikTok will never contact you asking for your account details or verification qualification. But it's important to remember that scammers may try to trick you into sharing your personal information, usually by email or through an in-app message.

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Should TikTok be asking for my ID?

If you receive an email or message that looks strange or asks for your account information, don't open it and report it to us right away. Remember, any legitimate message from TikTok won't ask you for account details, such as your password.

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Will TikTok ask for photo ID?

Depending on your age and location, you'll need to confirm your age through one of the following options: Selfie with ID: To appeal using a selfie with ID, you must provide the following: A photo of your government-issued ID.

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Is TikTok asking for age verification?

In order to join TikTok Creator Marketplace, you'll first need to verify your age on TikTok. To confirm your age on TikTok, please contact the app's customer support and request a date of birth update.

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How do I submit an ID to TikTok?

To request verification of your TikTok account:
  1. In the TikTok app, tap Profile at the bottom.
  2. Tap the Menu button at the top.
  3. Tap Settings and privacy.
  4. Tap Manage account, then tap Verification. ...
  5. Follow the steps in the app to submit a verification request.

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What is your ID on TikTok?

Your TikTok user ID is showing below your profile photo in the top center. You can recognize your username which always starts with the @ symbol. Tip: click on the username to copy the username.

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Does TikTok allow 18+ content?

“We regularly educate creators about our policies because it takes a village to create a space where everyone feels welcome and safe.” The 18+ filter is not the only tactic TikTok is employing as it attempts to make its For You Feeds safe for viewers of all ages.

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Can I share my TikTok ID?

Tap the profile picture or tap the More actions button at the top. 3. Choose how you want to share the profile.

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Do you need an ID to change your age on TikTok?

A TikTok customer support representative will then email you at the address associated with your account. In that correspondence, you will likely need to provide some form of government-issued identification to confirm your identity and date of birth in order to make the change.

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Is TikTok banning accounts under 13?

For users under 13, a parent or guardian will have to enter a passcode every 30 minutes to give their kid additional screen time. No parent code, no TikTok. But users aged 13 to 17 can enter their own passcode and continue to use the app.

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Why is TikTok asking my age?

It's normal for TikTok to ask you to verify your age, as there are different rules and features available on the site for different ages.

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Should a 13 year old be allowed to have TikTok?

What age is TikTok recommended for? Common Sense recommends the app for age 15+ mainly due to the privacy issues and mature content. TikTok requires that users be at least 13 years old to use the basic TikTok features, although there is a way for younger kids to access the app.

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Why is my TikTok age protected when I'm over 18?

TikTok has tightened its age restriction policies for kids under 18, so if you're under age, you won't be able to view restricted or mature content in the app. If you are over 18, you can disable Restricted Mode so you won't see the age-protected error.

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How old do you have to be to get TikTok in Australia?

1 ENABLE device-level parental controls

TikTok states that the app is intended for users aged 13 years and over and has a 12+ App Store rating.

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Is TikTok safe to use?

Is TikTok safe? It's as safe as just about any other social media platform. It doesn't infect your phone with malware, but it comes with some safety risks like scams and saved user data.

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Should I let my 12 year old daughter have TikTok?

At what age should a child be allowed to be on TikTok? Jean Twenge, our nation's leading researcher on how social media impacts child and adolescent development, recommends that no child under 13 should be on any social media, including TikTok.

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Should I let my 12 year old have Snapchat?

Common Sense Media rates Snapchat OK for teens 16 and up, mainly because of the exposure to age-inappropriate content and the marketing ploys, such as quizzes, that collect data.

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Should a 12 year old have a phone?

What is the ideal age for a first phone? Your children could be ready for a smartphone or similar device anywhere from 10 to 14, or during middle school. A sixth-grader (typically 10 to 11 years old) could be a good start for considering a phone or a wearable.

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How do I turn off age verification on TikTok?

To turn Restricted Mode on or off:
  1. In the TikTok app, tap Profile at the bottom.
  2. Tap the Menu button at the top.
  3. Tap Settings and privacy.
  4. Tap Content preferences, then tap Restricted Mode.
  5. Follow the steps in the app to set or enter a passcode to turn Restricted Mode on or off.

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How do I stop TikTok from asking my age?

How to switch off TikTok's age restriction
  1. Firstly - and obviously - open your TikTok app.
  2. Go to your profile page on the bottom right.
  3. Tap the menu placed at the top right of your profile page. ...
  4. Select 'Settings and Privacy'.
  5. Scroll down to the 'Content & Activity' section and select 'Digital Wellbeing'.

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Why is my daughters TikTok account permanently banned?

Accounts that consistently violate Community Guidelines will be banned from TikTok. If your account has been banned, you'll receive a banner notification when you next open the app, informing you of this account change. If you believe your account was banned incorrectly, let us know by submitting an appeal.

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What is the TikTok limit for kids?

Changes to help teens manage their time on TikTok

For people in our under 13 experience, the daily screen time limit will also be set to 60 minutes, and a parent or guardian will need to set or enter an existing passcode to enable 30 minutes of additional watch time.

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