{"id":38038,"date":"2022-07-30T14:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=38038"},"modified":"2022-07-30T14:00:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:00:31","slug":"how-old-do-you-need-to-be-for-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-do-you-need-to-be-for-tiktok","title":{"rendered":"How Old Do You Need to Be For 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-69edbea55a86e\" 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-69edbea55a86e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edbea55a86e\" ><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-need-to-be-for-tiktok\/#How_Old_Do_You_Need_to_Be_For_TikTok\" title=\"How Old Do You Need to Be For TikTok?\">How Old Do You Need to Be For 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-need-to-be-for-tiktok\/#Children_under_13_are_not_allowed_to_use_TikTok\" title=\"Children under 13 are not allowed to use TikTok\">Children under 13 are not allowed to use TikTok<\/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-need-to-be-for-tiktok\/#Teens_ages_13_to_15_are_restricted_from_receiving_push_notifications_after_9_pm\" title=\"Teens ages 13 to 15 are restricted from receiving push notifications after 9 p.m.\">Teens ages 13 to 15 are restricted from receiving push notifications after 9 p.m.<\/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-need-to-be-for-tiktok\/#Sexually_explicit_content_is_allowed_on_TikTok\" title=\"Sexually explicit content is allowed on TikTok\">Sexually explicit content is allowed on TikTok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-old-do-you-need-to-be-for-tiktok\/#Parents_should_monitor_their_childrens_use_of_TikTok\" title=\"Parents should monitor their children&#8217;s use of TikTok\">Parents should monitor their children&#8217;s use of TikTok<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Old_Do_You_Need_to_Be_For_TikTok\"><\/span>How Old Do You Need to Be For TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-width:37% height:auto; max-height:242px;\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/um73v7J.jpg\" alt=\"how old do you need to be for tiktok\"> <\/p>\n<p>How old do you need to be to use TikTok? The age requirement is 13 years old. This age restriction may be confusing. The App Store and Google Play store have confusingly high 12+ age limits. To access TikTok, users must have an email address or Google account. Users may also link their other social media accounts to the app. Teens, who are 13 to 15, are restricted from receiving push notifications after 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Children_under_13_are_not_allowed_to_use_TikTok\"><\/span>Children under 13 are not allowed to use TikTok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a parent, you may want to keep your children safe from online predators by making sure they do not use the Tik Tok app. Although it may seem like an innocent app, the app does collect information about its users. In addition to the video content, Tik Tok also allows users to link their account to their social networks and contact lists. The danger is that you never know who might be watching your child&#8217;s video or contacting them.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to blocking children under 13, you can restrict what your children watch and participate in on the site. TikTok offers a &#8220;younger users&#8221; version of its app that has certain limitations on what younger users can see. This version of the app also does not allow minors to post videos or comment on other users&#8217; posts. However, minors can still view videos, and can change their account status to private at any time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teens_ages_13_to_15_are_restricted_from_receiving_push_notifications_after_9_pm\"><\/span>Teens ages 13 to 15 are restricted from receiving push notifications after 9 p.m.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In January, TikTok and Instagram implemented new privacy rules for teenagers. The rules restrict the use of apps and other social media services that track users based on their age or gender. These changes are meant to help teens form healthier social media habits. The company is taking recommendations from youth welfare advocates and pediatric experts into consideration. The new rules apply to users 13 and up and not just teenagers.<\/p>\n<p>Google is also taking steps to limit the use of its products by teenagers. It has rolled out new privacy rules for users under the age of 18 and removed Location History from all its products. YouTube is also adding reminders for teens to take a break and has turned off autoplay. However, this policy still has some caveats. For example, teens ages 13 to 15 are not allowed to receive push notifications on Snapchat after 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sexually_explicit_content_is_allowed_on_TikTok\"><\/span>Sexually explicit content is allowed on TikTok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One question that arises is whether or not TikTok has a policy against sexually explicit content. The Chinese social network does not distinguish between children&#8217;s and adult accounts. Sexually explicit content, while not prohibited, is not allowed on the app. Moreover, TikTok will ban accounts that redirect users to OnlyFans, which is a site intended for viewers who are 18 or older.<\/p>\n<p>However, TikTok&#8217;s policy changes as the site becomes more popular and the number of users increases. Earlier this year, the site cracked down on nudity but the filters missed the actual problem content and punish innocent creators. Moreover, the company&#8217;s policy was breached when a bot account created under the name of a teenager fell into the rabbit hole of role-playing and sexually explicit content. The account was shadow-banned, and its content was eventually removed.<\/p>\n<p>In November, Hardesty and a dozen other unverified creators were kicked off the platform. This purge, which involved mass account deletions, has caused a stir in the social media industry. Rolling Stone interviewed about half a dozen users who were booted off in mid-November. Most said they had not violated the social media platform&#8217;s policy, but were linked to the group OnlyFans.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parents_should_monitor_their_childrens_use_of_TikTok\"><\/span>Parents should monitor their children&#8217;s use of TikTok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are many benefits to using TikTok, it is important to monitor your children&#8217;s use. The algorithm behind the app makes it easy for kids to stumble across inappropriate content. Because videos are free to post, they can be filled with profanity and hateful language. TikTok has also come under fire for how it handles user data. It has been found that TikTok collects personal information without the consent of parents.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the privacy concerns, parents should be aware of how TikTok collects data from children. This information can include their internet address, country location, and other personal details, such as phone numbers and private messages. If you feel that your child is using the app inappropriately, you should report the videos to TikTok. 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