{"id":17810,"date":"2022-07-16T12:52:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T12:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=17810"},"modified":"2022-07-16T12:52:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T12:52:39","slug":"how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-tiktok","title":{"rendered":"How Old Do You Have to Be to Get TikTok?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a530f143eb94\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a530f143eb94\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a530f143eb94\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-tiktok\/#How_Old_Do_You_Have_to_Be_to_Get_TikTok\" title=\"How Old Do You Have to Be to Get TikTok?\">How Old Do You Have to Be to Get TikTok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-tiktok\/#13-year-olds\" title=\"13-year-olds\">13-year-olds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-tiktok\/#15-year-olds\" title=\"15-year-olds\">15-year-olds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-tiktok\/#15\" title=\"15+\">15+<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Old_Do_You_Have_to_Be_to_Get_TikTok\"><\/span>How Old Do You Have to Be to Get TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/GqGd0hh.jpg\" alt=\"how old do you have to be to get tiktok\" style=\"height:auto; max-height:315px; width:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-width:41%\"> <\/p>\n<p>Are you wondering how old do you need to be to get TikTok? Here are the rules for minors in most states. You must be at least 13 years old to use this social networking site. However, if you want to use TikTok, you should be 15 or older. You can use your school ID if it is current. However, if you don&#8217;t have an ID, you can always visit your local DMV to get one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-year-olds\"><\/span>13-year-olds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a parent of a thirteen-year-old, you may be wondering whether it&#8217;s safe for your child to use the video-sharing app. TikTok recently changed its privacy settings to protect kids under 16. The default setting for 13 and 15-year-olds is now &#8220;private.&#8221; The default setting allows only friends to see their videos. In addition, TikTok users under the age of 16 cannot download or share their videos with anyone else. However, there are still several steps parents can take to ensure their teens&#8217; safety.<\/p>\n<p>Parents should be aware of the potential risks of TikTok. Although the app has no age verification tools, it strongly recommends that children and teens sign up. If you&#8217;re concerned about your child&#8217;s safety, you can sign up the app on their behalf and link their account with yours. Additionally, talk to your child about the dangers of the app and restrict screen time. This will keep your child safe from inappropriate videos and keep him or her from exposing himself to adult predators.<\/p>\n<p>Parents should also watch what their kids share on TikTok. While the site is not entirely safe for kids, the majority of its content is wholesome. Parents should only allow children to use TikTok with their parents&#8217; permission. In addition, teens should limit their screen time so that they don&#8217;t get too addicted. The &#8220;Duet&#8221; feature on TikTok has been criticized for enabling children to interact with strangers. Luckily, the platform&#8217;s developers have since addressed this issue.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-year-olds\"><\/span>15-year-olds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a parent, it might seem unreasonably limiting that your fifteen-year-old can get tiktok. However, Tik Tok is not exactly a kids&#8217; game. With millions of users, this social app is not suitable for children under thirteen. The app&#8217;s new privacy settings encourage teens to be more careful about what they share on the platform. Parents can set time limits, remove inappropriate content, and control who can message their teens. And you can do all this from your mobile, right?<\/p>\n<p>Besides preventing your child from accessing inappropriate content, you should also make sure they have a valid ID. The app requires a valid government-issued ID or a passport to verify your age. A school ID may work as long as it is not too old. But, if you are really worried, you can always visit your local DMV and get a state ID. It&#8217;s safe to use a school ID for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Although the app is suitable for kids, parents should still be wary of using it without their permission. While the site does not use age verification tools when new users sign up, teens should not post any content that could cause them distress. For parents, TikTok&#8217;s family pairing feature can help to monitor their child&#8217;s use of the app, as well as set screen time limits, or turn off content that is not appropriate for minors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15\"><\/span>15+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few ways to get your videos on Tik Tok. One of the best ways is to create branded hashtags. 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