How do you manage privacy settings on TikTok?

TikTok offers various privacy settings that users can manage to control their online presence and protect their personal information. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to manage privacy settings on TikTok:

1. Open the TikTok app and sign in to your account.
2. Tap on the "Me" or "Profile" icon, usually located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner to access your account settings.
4. In the "Settings and privacy" menu, select "Privacy."

Now you can manage various privacy settings:

1. "Private Account": Toggle this option on to make your account private, meaning only approved followers can see your content.
2. "Sync Contacts": You can choose whether to allow TikTok to access your phone contacts to find friends or not.
3. "Discoverability": Manage your visibility by choosing whether your account can be discovered through your email address or phone number.
4. "Suggest your account to others": Control whether TikTok suggests your account to others or not.
5. "Who can follow me": Choose between "Everyone" or "Friends" to control who can follow your account.
6. "Who can send you messages": Select between "Friends" or "No one" to manage who can send you messages.
7. "Who can comment on your videos": Choose between "Friends" or "No one" to control who can comment on your videos.
8. "Who can duet with you": Select between "Friends" or "Everyone" to manage who can create duets with your videos.
9. "Who can react to your videos": Choose between "Friends" or "No one" to control who can react to your videos.
10. "Who can see the videos you liked": Select between "Only me" or "Friends" to manage who can see the videos you've liked.
11. "Downloads": Control whether others can download your videos or not.

Remember to review your privacy settings regularly to ensure they align with your preferences and needs. By managing your privacy settings, you can help protect your personal information and control your online presence on TikTok.