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What is Restricted Mode on TikTok? • How to turn Restricted Mode on or off • How does Restricted Mode work? • What types of content aren't available under Restricted Mode?
What is Restricted Mode on TikTok?
Restricted Mode on TikTok limits exposure to content that may not be comfortable for everyone, such as content that contains mature or complex themes. Some features are unavailable if you use Restricted Mode, including access to the Following feed, going LIVE, and gifting on LIVE. Restricted Mode can be turned on or off any time. Parents and guardians can also manage Restricted Mode for their teens through Family Pairing.
How to turn Restricted Mode on or off
To turn Restricted Mode on or off:
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 Content preferences.
4. Tap Restricted Mode.
5. Follow the steps in the app to set or enter a passcode, then turn Restricted Mode on or off. If this is your first time turning on Restricted Mode, you'll need to tap Turn on before you can set a passcode.
A few things to know about Restricted Mode:
• If you have multiple accounts, you must turn Restricted Mode on for each account separately.
• If you're a parent or guardian, you can turn Restricted Mode on for your teen's account through Family Pairing.
How does Restricted Mode work?
We use automated systems and human moderation to decide what content is included in Restricted Mode:
• Our automated systems identify content for Restricted Mode using a variety of factors, including whether an account has recently violated our Community Guidelines.
• Content won't be available in Restricted Mode if human moderators or our moderation technologies decide that it may not be comfortable for some audiences.
What types of content aren't available under Restricted Mode?
We aim to only show content that's comfortable for all audiences in Restricted Mode. You shouldn't see mature or complex themes, such as:
• Profanity
• Sexually suggestive content
• Realistic violence or threatening imagery
• Firearms or weapons in an environment that isn't appropriate
• Illegal or controlled substances/drugs
• Explicit references to mature or complex themes that may reflect personal experiences or real-world events that are intended for older audiences
We’re always working on improving this feature. If you come across content you think shouldn't be in Restricted Mode, please report it. We’ll consider whether or not the content should be removed if it violates our Community Guidelines. If we don't remove the content, we may still disallow it in Restricted Mode, for example, if it contains mature or complex themes.