How to Report a TikTok Video, Comment, and Account‍

TLDR

Here's how to report a video:

1. Click the share icon on the right hand

2. Select report

3. Follow the prompt

TikTok is the go-to platform for short, engaging videos. You can catch the latest trend on the app or connect with a global audience on TikTok LIVE. Plus, the fun goes viral when new challenges come on board.

However, some TikTok users misuse the app's features to spread inappropriate content. This often includes violence, self-harm, and sexually explicit content.

TikTok is on its toes to clean the platform of videos and content that violates its community guidelines. However, some of them slip through TikTok's radar.

This is where you come in to identify and report inappropriate TikTok content. This blog discusses how to report a TikTok video, comment, and account.

How to Report a TikTok Video

TikTok videos flourish on exciting pages of the app. This includes the For You, search, and user's account page. However, you might find some of them displaying abusive behavior.

You can report the video for TikTok to take it down. Here's how to do it:

1. Launch the TikTok app

2. Identify a video that violates community rules

3. Click the share icon at the lower right

   
   
   

4. Click the report button

   
   
   

5. Select a reason for creating the report

   
   
   

6. Click Submit to send the report

   
   
   

The TikTok team will review your report, deliver feedback within 2-48 hours, and remove the video from the platform if warranted.

Why do People Report TikTok Videos?

People may report TikTok video if it promotes:

• Violent extremism

• Harmful misinformation

• Graphic content

• Harassment and bullying

• Self-harm, suicide, and eating disorder

• Adult nudity

• Illegal activities

How to Report a TikTok Comment

The TikTok comment section is where users drop their thoughts about a video. However, you might find a particular comment inappropriate.

Here's how to report it:

1. Click the comment icon

2. Long-press a comment

3. Tap Report

4. Select a reason

5. Click Submit to send the report

Why do People Report TikTok Comments?

People report comments that encourage:

• Bullying

• Hateful behavior

• Fake engagement

• Illegal activities.

Consider reporting the entire account if a specific user posts offensive comments. The following section discusses this.

How to Report a TikTok Account

To report a TikTok, you need to

• Go to the user's profile page. You can search for the username and click the profile in the search result.

• Click the three dots at the top right corner

• Select "Report"

• Select "Report Account"

• Select a reason

• Click Submit to send the report

Reporting accounts bring TikTok's attention to the reported users. The app might remove their content, temporarily ban or permanently kick them off the platform.

Why do People Report TikTok Accounts?

You might report a TikTok account for:

• Intellectual property (IP) Infringement

• Posting inappropriate content

• Impersonation

• Being under age (i.e., below 13 years)

TikTok Community Guidelines

You don't have to wait for a shadow ban before adhering to TikTok community guidelines. Here are some of the

• Respect communities on the platform

• Avoid posting insulting or racist videos

• Avoid posting inappropriate comments on videos on your TikTok feed (i.e., the For You page)

• Don't mislead or spam other users

• Avoid promoting illegal activities or violence on the app

You can visit the TikTok website for detailed info about the app's community guidelines. Plus, you can contact TikTok support (support.tiktok.com) for further information about account settings, safety, and reporting a problem.

FAQ

Do you have questions about reporting videos on TikTok? Here are some frequently asked questions about reporting TikTok content:

What happens when you report a video on TikTok?

TikTok reviews your report after you send it, which may take a few hours or two days. The platform may suspend comments, accounts, or videos that violate its community guidelines.

Will TikTok notify users if I report their account or content?

No. Reporting content or account on TikTok is anonymous (i.e., TikTok doesn't inform users that you reported them).

How many report do I need to send to TikTok?

One report is enough. However, sending false reports won't change anything. The platform verifies reports and discards fake ones.