Block yourself from using TikTok
Prevent yourself from using TikTok either permanently or temporarily
If you are trying to restrict yourself from accessing TikTok, you might have tried deleting the app only to find that you could easily reinstall and use it again.
You might have also noticed that it's possible to access TikTok from a web browser like Google Chrome, so deleting the TikTok app isn't always effective.
In this guide, we'll walk you through exactly how to block TikTok using approaches that work best to prevent yourself from accessing TikTok. We'll also go through strategies for permanent or temporary TikTok restriction and we'll explore approaches that work on each device.
Is it worth completely restricting yourself from using TikTok?
Here are a few of our top reasons why you might block TikTok, restricting yourself from accessing it entirely:
Inappropriate TikTok profiles can be difficult to filter out
TikTok profiles are often used to advertise adult content either subtly or blatantly. This can be a particular problem if you are trying to prevent yourself from seeking out or accidentally finding adult content.
TikTok might suggest inappropriate content
TikTok might suggest images or videos that you'd rather not see. Even if your profile preferences are adjusted to hide obvious explicit content, TikTok might still suggest content that can be a "stumbling block" for you.
Connecting strangers
The TikTok feed includes posts and reels from strangers, not just friends and connections. It's possible for you to connect with and private message them, which might be a problem for some people.
Choosing the right approach for restricting yourself from using TikTok
In order to provide you with the best possible guide, we need to consider a few things to direct you to the most effective way to block yourself from using TikTok.
What devices do you need to block TikTok on?
We'll discuss some universal blocking approaches in this guide, but the advice will vary based on the devices you are trying to restrict yourself from accessing TikTok. See the following guides for a more specific approach:
Block yourself from TikTok on any device with a DNS Content Policy
A universal approach that can be used to block TikTok from yourself on any device is to use a DNS Content Policy
This approach disables the internet access for TikTok so that it can't function. The app can still be downloaded, but it will not work.
Here's how it works:
Add a new block rule
In the Tech Lockdown dashboard, go to the Content Policy section and add a new block rule with TikTok selected
Customize the schedule
Select a schedule if you want to only block TikTok on specific recurring days and times. Otherwise, leave the schedule blank to block TikTok 24/7.
Specify who the rule applies to
Select an audience if you want to only block TikTok from specific people. Otherwise, leave the audience blank to block TikTok from everyone.
Connect Devices
Go to the Devices section of the Tech Lockdown dashboard and follow the setup instructions to connect devices to the Content Policy
Optional: Lock your Tech Lockdown Profile
If you are self-restricting access to TikTok, you can lock your Tech Lockdown profile so that you have to wait a certain amount of time before you can unblock TikTok.