How to Delete TikTok and Cancel Subscriptions in 2026
Whether you're concerned about privacy, trying to reclaim your screen time, or just done scrolling, here's how to delete your TikTok account and cancel any paid subscriptions (coins, LIVE subscriptions, TikTok Shop).
Delete Your TikTok Account
- Open TikTok → tap Profile (bottom right)
- Tap the three lines (☰) → Settings and privacy
- Tap Account → Delete account
- Follow verification steps (phone number or email)
- Confirm deletion — your account deactivates for 30 days
- After 30 days, deletion is permanent
⚡ 30-day window: You can reactivate your account within 30 days by simply logging back in. After 30 days, everything is permanently gone — videos, followers, messages, all of it.
Download Your Data First
- Settings → Privacy → Download your data
- Select Request data file
- Choose TXT or JSON format
- TikTok emails a download link within a few days
Save your videos: Go to each video → tap Share → Save video. Or use the bulk download in your data request.
Cancel TikTok Coins/LIVE Subscriptions
If you've been buying TikTok Coins or subscribing to LIVE creators:
- LIVE subscriptions: Settings → Balance → LIVE subscriptions → Cancel
- TikTok Coins auto-refill: Settings → Balance → Auto-refill → Turn off
- Subscribed through Apple: iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Cancel
- Subscribed through Google: Play Store → Profile → Subscriptions → Cancel
Cancel TikTok Shop Seller Account
If you're selling on TikTok Shop:
- Fulfill all pending orders first
- Go to TikTok Seller Center → Account Settings
- Request account closure
- Withdraw any remaining balance
Why People Delete TikTok
- Screen time: Average TikTok user spends 95 minutes/day on the app
- Privacy: TikTok collects extensive data including browsing habits, location, and device info
- Mental health: Studies link heavy TikTok use to increased anxiety and attention issues
- US ban concerns: Ongoing legislative efforts to ban or force sale of TikTok
- Productivity: The algorithm is designed to maximize time spent scrolling
Alternative: Limit Instead of Delete
If you're not ready to fully delete:
- Screen Time Limit: Settings → Screen Time Management → set daily limit
- Restricted Mode: Limits content types shown
- Remove from home screen: Adding friction reduces mindless opens
- Turn off notifications: Settings → Notifications → disable all
💡 Pro tip: If you're deleting for screen time reasons, also check your other social media. Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat Spotlight use the same addictive short-form video format. Deleting TikTok alone may just shift your scrolling elsewhere.
🔍 While you're cleaning up your digital life, check your finances too. Upload your bank statement to JustCancel — find every subscription charging your account, including TikTok coin purchases.