Set TikTok Video Privacy Defaults

Control the default privacy setting for new TikTok videos. Choose between public, friends only, or private to ensure new content matches your privacy preferences.

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+15

Impact

Minutes

easy

Level

Actions

1 Open TikTok and go to Profile
2 Tap the menu (three lines) → Settings and Privacy
3 Go to Privacy → Default posting settings
4 Set 'Who can watch this video' to Friends or Only me
5 All new videos will use this setting

Context

TikTok's algorithm can make any video go viral unexpectedly. Setting defaults to friends-only prevents accidental public exposure of personal content.

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