Social media apps aren’t exactly known for their privacy and security features, but TikTok users are getting a little bit of help with a built-in tool to monitor their account security and keep their information safe. The new Security Checkup dashboard shows you where your TikTok security is lacking with step-by-step guidance to update your settings.
How to use TikTok’s Security Checkup
To get to your security dashboard on TikTok, go to your profile and tap Settings and privacy > Security and permissions. Security Checkup will show you which settings have been completed and which need attention, with guidance on how to update each:
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Adding an email and/or phone number for account recovery
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Enabling two-step verification
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Creating a passkey with device-based authentication like Face ID or Touch Unlock
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Checking which devices are logged into your account (and removing any that are unauthorized or aren’t in use)
TikTok will also flag “unusual account behavior” and log it in your Security Checkup for you to review.
TikTok isn’t the only social media platform with this kind of security feature. Meta, for example, has a Security Checkup on Instagram that guides users through improving their password strength, enabling two-factor authentication, and adding account recovery information. You can find this in your profile settings (tap the three vertical lines) and go to Accounts Center > Password and Security > Security Checkup to select the account you want to evaluate.
Google has a similar dashboard that shows you where you are signed in with your Google account, apps and services you’ve connected, recent security activity, sign-in and recovery settings, and recommendations for improving your account security.
