{"id":37656,"date":"2022-07-30T13:49:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T13:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=37656"},"modified":"2022-07-30T13:49:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T13:49:13","slug":"how-old-to-use-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-to-use-tiktok","title":{"rendered":"How Old to Use 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-6a312897d1b31\" 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-6a312897d1b31\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a312897d1b31\" ><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-to-use-tiktok\/#How_Old_to_Use_TikTok\" title=\"How Old to Use TikTok?\">How Old to Use 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-to-use-tiktok\/#13_years_old\" title=\"13 years old\">13 years old<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-to-use-tiktok\/#Restricted_mode\" title=\"Restricted mode\">Restricted mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-to-use-tiktok\/#Screen_time_limits\" title=\"Screen time limits\">Screen time limits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-to-use-tiktok\/#Body-shaming_on_TikTok\" title=\"Body-shaming on TikTok\">Body-shaming on TikTok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-to-use-tiktok\/#Sexting_on_TikTok\" title=\"Sexting on TikTok\">Sexting on TikTok<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Old_to_Use_TikTok\"><\/span>How Old to Use TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" style=\"max-width:39% margin:0px 10px; height:auto; width:auto; max-height:284px;\" alt=\"how old to use tiktok\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/gihm1iE.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you are 13 years or older and wondering how old to use TikTok, you are not alone. Parents also have questions about screen time limits, Restricted mode, and body-shaming. The good news is that there are ways to limit your child&#8217;s exposure to the app. Read on to find out how to keep your kids safe on this popular social networking site. And be sure to check out these important safety tips from TikTok.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_years_old\"><\/span>13 years old<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering whether your child is old enough to use TikTok, you&#8217;re not alone. The popular app has recently added new privacy settings aimed at young users. By default, 13-year-olds can choose to have only their friends and family approve the content they post. Parents can also restrict the time they allow their children to watch videos, and control who can send them messages. Luckily, the TikTok app lets you do all of these things right from your smartphone!<\/p>\n<p>Users must be at least thirteen years old to access Tik Tok. In fact, some jurisdictions have age restrictions for social media sites. In Ireland, the Digital Age of Consent is 16 years old. The company itself has advised parents to set their own parental controls for TikTok and other apps on their children&#8217;s devices, which will automatically remove underage users from the app if the user turns 13 before being able to consent to the terms.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restricted_mode\"><\/span>Restricted mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering: How old can I use TikTok? If you&#8217;re a teen or just want to prevent your children from viewing inappropriate content, you can set up parental controls. In TikTok&#8217;s &#8220;Restricted Mode,&#8221; parents can control the amount of time their children can spend on the app and what types of content they&#8217;re allowed to view. If you&#8217;re a parent and want to protect your children, you can turn on &#8220;Family Safety Mode,&#8221; which allows parents to set their child&#8217;s age and restrict certain features.<\/p>\n<p>The company&#8217;s new system lets parents control screen time and content by setting restrictions. The parent can either manually turn the restricted mode on or off, or remotely impose parental restrictions. You can also set a passcode to prevent your child from accessing restricted content. The passcode is required to log into TikTok in restricted mode. If you don&#8217;t want your child to see inappropriate content, you can disable the restricted mode.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Screen_time_limits\"><\/span>Screen time limits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to limit your child&#8217;s time on TikTok is with Screen Time. You can choose a time limit for the app or block apps completely to make sure your child does not waste too much time. Screen Time is a great feature that is available for iOS devices, and is currently available in the UK, although it is expected to be rolled out in other countries in the coming weeks. Parents can also set limits for private messages, which can be a helpful way to prevent your child from using TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to limit your child&#8217;s screen time, you can turn on screen time management. All you need to do is input a passcode or a password to enable screen time management. Then, you can revoke screen time management through the child&#8217;s account. TikTok is working on a solution for this problem. If your child forgets the passcode, they can still access the app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body-shaming_on_TikTok\"><\/span>Body-shaming on TikTok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alicia Silverstone called out body-shamers on TikTok in a recent video. The actress, who plays the role of Cher Horowitz in Clueless, responded to a photo of herself in a navy blue slip dress by showing off her middle finger. The reaction was hilarious, and many defended Silverstone&#8217;s actions. She also called out body-shamers on TikTok, saying that the platform fosters eating disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Although social media is a good place to make new friends, there are dangers to self-harming online. TikTok users are more vulnerable to body-shaming than other social media platforms, and the dangers of body-shaming can go well beyond social media. Almost 60% of female users report being body-shamed by other users. The videos are viewed by over 1.2 billion people and prompted comments. Many users use their profile pictures to hide behind, making it difficult for them to identify with the victims.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sexting_on_TikTok\"><\/span>Sexting on TikTok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sexting on TikTok can be a fun way to spice up your relationship. Although it can be a little awkward, it can also be very exciting. While sexting is a risky activity, your loved ones will appreciate the fact that you don&#8217;t have to spend any money. You can also make your own videos and upload them to a public video sharing site.<\/p>\n<p>But how do you stay safe while using social media websites and apps? There are many precautions you should take when using social media sites. One of the most important precautions is to make sure you&#8217;re not watching content that could harm your safety. There are many ways to protect yourself from underage predators. TikTok offers a feature where you can report videos and comments that violate its community guidelines.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe width=\"471\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" height=\"263\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/19ndEUUe4Oc\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Old to Use TikTok? If you are 13 years or older and wondering how old to use TikTok, you are not alone. Parents also have questions about screen time limits, Restricted mode, and body-shaming. 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