How to Make TikTok Account Private to Public on iPhone, Android

🗓️ September 20, 2023, By ✍️ Karly Wood

By default when you B, it is set to Public, just like any other social media app. Tiktok’s Public and Private Accounts have their own benefits, most people keep their accounts private to avoid any misuse of the identity and photos, while Actors, Models, Brands, etc. have to make a public profile so everyone can easily reach them.

To be clear, when you switch private to public, anyone can see your videos, profile, likes, comments, and follow you without the need for any approval from the account holder. Whereas it is exactly the opposite when it comes to private, everything is hidden and in your control, unless you approve the request and let them follow you.

It merely takes a minute to make your TikTok Account Private to Public, let’s get into the tutorial. Once the account is switched to the public, your profile, videos, likes, and other contents are accessible by anyone without any restrictions.

One more thing to note is, all the pending follow requests of your TikTok account will be approved after making TikTok account Public.

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How to Make your TikTok Account Public From Private

No matter, what device you have, the steps are the same for the iPhone, iPad, and Android phones. To continue with the process and switch your TikTok Account to Public.

  1. Open TikTok App on your phone.
  2. Next to Inbox, tap on Me to visit your profile.
Open TikTok Profile on iPhone Tiktok app
Open TikTok Profile on iPhone Tiktok app
  • Then, tap on the three-dots on the upper-right screen to reach the settings.
  • Under the ACCOUNT section, go to Privacy and safety.
  • TikTok Settings on iPhone tiktok app
    TikTok Settings on iPhone tiktok app
  • Now, under DISCOVERABILITY, toggle OFF the Private account.
  • Confirm Change to public account? Tap Confirm.
  • Turn off Private Account on tikTok iPhone
    Turn off Private Account on tikTok iPhone
  • That said, “Anyone will be able to see your contents and likes. You will no longer need to approve followers. Note: Any pending follow requests will also be automatically approved”.
  • This is it. Now your TikTok account is public and open for everyone who wants to see your videos, likes, comments without following you.

    Karly Wood
    Karly Wood

    Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at karlywood.ohio@gmail.com or through (Facebook)

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