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How to Make Your TikTok Public

Published September 12, 2024

If you’re looking to expand your audience, making your TikTok account public is a great first step. When your account is public, anyone on TikTok can view, like, and comment on your videos which will help you reach a broader audience and potentially go viral. If you’re not sure how to make the switch, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s go over how to make your TikTok account public.

Why Go Public on TikTok?

While keeping your TikTok account private can help control who sees your content, there are plenty of reasons to go public as well.

Reasons to Make Your TikTok Public

  • You’ll Reach a Larger Audience: With a public account, your videos can be seen by anyone on TikTok, not just your followers. This opens up the potential for more views, likes, and followers.
  • Engage With More Users: A public account allows more people to interact with your content, increasing the chances of your videos being shared and going viral.
  • Grow Your Following: If you’re looking to build your presence on TikTok, a public account makes it easier for new users to discover and follow you.

How to Make Your TikTok Account Public

Open the TikTok App

The first step is to open the TikTok app on your mobile device.

  • Launch the App: Click the TikTok icon on your home screen to open the app.
  • Log In: If you’re not already logged in, enter your credentials to access your account.

Go to Your Profile

Next, navigate to your profile to access your account settings.

  • Tap the Profile Icon: This is the person-shaped icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
  • Access Profile Settings: On your profile page, click the three horizontal lines or dots in the top right corner to open the settings menu.

Navigate to Privacy Settings

Now, it’s time to adjust your privacy settings to make your account public.

  • Click on ‘Settings and Privacy’: In the menu, you’ll see several options. Click on ‘Settings and Privacy’ to proceed.
  • Select ‘Privacy’: Under the ‘Account’ section, find and click ‘Privacy.’ This will take you to the page where you can manage who can see your account and interact with your content.

Make Your Account Public

Here’s the final step to switch your account from private to public.

  • Toggle the ‘Private Account’ Switch Off: At the top of the Privacy page, you’ll see an option labeled ‘Private Account.’ If the switch is on (green), it means your account is currently private. Click the switch to turn it off, making your account public.
  • Confirm Your Decision: A confirmation message may pop up asking if you’re sure you want to make your account public. Confirm your choice, and you’re all set.

Closing Thoughts

Making your TikTok account public is a great wat to connect with a larger audience and grow your presence on the platform. With just a few simple steps, you can switch from private to public and start sharing your creativity with the world.

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Jessica is a consultant, researcher, and the editor-in-chief of the Buzzoid blog, who specializes in social media, marketing, and digital strategy. She is a graduate of Antioch College and earned her MBA at Boston College’s Carroll Graduate School of Management, specializing in STEM Management.

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