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Connecting to third-party apps with TikTok • What information can a third-party app request access to? • How to connect to a third-party app • How to view and remove connected third-party apps • How to report a third-party app or service
Connecting to third-party apps with TikTok
Third-party applications are apps or websites that aren't built or owned by TikTok, such as music or shopping apps. You can use your TikTok account information with some third-party apps to make it easier to log in or share your content on other platforms.
A few things to know about connecting to third-party apps with TikTok:
• TikTok must be available in your region. You must meet the age requirements where TikTok is available.
• A third-party app may have access to some of your account information on TikTok, such as your profile photo. However, you can opt out of sharing some information before you connect to an app.
• To log in to a third-party app, we'll supply the app with a unique identifier that's associated with your TikTok account. Unique identifiers help us and third-party apps confirm your identity across platforms.
• You can review the third-party apps you've connected to and manage their access in your account settings. We recommend that you review your connected apps regularly and remove apps that you no longer use.
Keep in mind that you should avoid linking your TikTok account with unknown third-party apps to better protect your online experience.
What information can a third-party app request access to?
If you connect TikTok to a third-party app, the app will ask you for access to some of your TikTok account information. Before you agree to use TikTok to log in to another app, you'll see the information that the app is requesting access to, which may include:
• Your profile photo (also known as your avatar): Third-party apps may view your profile photo on TikTok and use it for your profile photo on their app or website.
• Your profile name: Third-party apps may view your profile name on TikTok and use it for your profile name on their app or website. The third-party app won't have access to your username on TikTok
• Your public content on TikTok: Third-party apps may view your public content on TikTok to allow you to share those posts on their app or website. If you allow an app to have access to your public content, your Tiktok posts will contain a watermark.
Keep in mind that you can opt out of sharing some information before you connect to a third-party app.
Note: We don't share your TikTok password with any third-party apps. We recommend reviewing the app's terms of service and privacy policies before you give them permission to connect to your TikTok account.
How to connect to a third-party app
If a third-party app supports logging in with TikTok, you'll see it as an option on the app's login screen.
1. From the third-party app's login screen, tap the TikTok login button. If you're not logged into TikTok, follow the steps to log in.
2. Follow the steps to manage the information the app will have access to. Keep in mind that some information is required to connect to the app.
3. Tap to continue, or tap Cancel if you don't want to connect your TikTok account.
How to view and remove connected third-party apps
You can review which third-party apps you've connected to with TikTok and remove those apps in your settings.
1. In the TikTok app, tap Profile at the bottom.
2. Tap the Menu ☰ button at the top, then select Settings and privacy.
3. Tap Security & permissions.
4. Tap Apps and services permissions.
5. Tap the app you'd like to review. From here, you can:
༚ View what the app has permissions to.
༚ Tap Remove access to remove the app.
How to report a third-party app or service
If you feel uncomfortable with a connected app or would like to change what the app can access, you can remove the app from your settings. If you believe your data is being misused by the app, such as creating spam, contact us at tiktokplatform@tiktok.com.
Note: TikTok doesn't own or operate third-party apps. If you need to troubleshoot an issue, contact the app's developers.