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When it comes to social media, there\u2019s no doubt whatsoever that the Kids\u2019 Choice award goes to TikTok. In 2021, <\/span>Qustodio insights<\/span><\/a> revealed that children around the world spent 97 minutes a day watching TikTok videos, and kids in the US spent just 8 minutes shy of a full 2 hours on their For You feed. Preteens and tweens were also huge TikTok users across the year, spending a grand total of 100 minutes a day on the social app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Looking at the numbers, it\u2019s safe to say that kids love TikTok. And while it can be a source of entertainment, an area to explore creativity, and a place to share interests, it also comes with risks. <\/span>Using parental controls on TikTok can be a way to help your child navigate the app more safely<\/b>, and enjoy more age-appropriate content. Let\u2019s take a look at what the app has to offer for concerned parents.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n TikTok does have its very own set of native tools that can help you manage your child\u2019s account and the content they consume on the app. Here\u2019s the list of native parental controls that TikTok has to offer:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TikTok\u2019s native parental controls only apply to the account itself, rather than the app, so it\u2019s important to <\/span>remember that your child could uninstall and reinstall TikTok at any time, and set up a new account with a different phone number or email address<\/b>. Therefore, teaming TikTok\u2019s native controls with a <\/span>parental control tool<\/span><\/a> like Qustodio, which allows you to see the new apps your child downloads and block specific apps, will help to keep any TikTok settings you choose to apply on the account in place.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In order to set up family pairing, you\u2019ll need a TikTok account first, so you can pair it with your child\u2019s. Once you\u2019ve created your account, head to the <\/span>Profile<\/b> section on the app, and tap on the three lines at the top corner of the screen. Click <\/span>Settings and privacy<\/b>, and scroll to <\/span>Family Pairing<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll then need to select <\/span>Parent<\/b>, and you\u2019ll be prompted to scan your child or teen\u2019s QR code. On their TikTok account, repeat the same steps as above, selecting <\/span>Teen. <\/b>Scan the QR code that appears, and your accounts will now be linked.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Once your accounts are linked, you\u2019ll be able to control how long your child is able to spend on TikTok each day, limit the content that appears on their For You feed, and restrict direct messages (either by turning them off completely or by restricting who can DM them).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Within the TikTok app, you can either limit screen time through the <\/span>Family Pairing<\/b> option, or by using their <\/span>Digital Wellbeing<\/b> tools. In your child\u2019s account, head to Settings and privacy, and scroll to Digital Wellbeing, where you can access <\/span>Daily screen time<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n TikTok allows you to limit screen time to 40, 60, 90, or 120 minutes daily<\/b>. Once your child has reached the limit, they will only be able to keep using TikTok by entering a passcode, so we\u2019d suggest keeping this passcode to yourself when setting up Daily screen time. Daily screen time on TikTok can also be turned off at any moment, but again, only by entering the passcode you entered at the initial setup.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to limit your child\u2019s time on TikTok to shorter periods of time, <\/span>Qustodio allows you to <\/b>limit time on apps<\/b><\/a> in 15-minute blocks<\/b>, <\/span>meaning TikTok screen time can be limited to just 15 or 30 minutes<\/b> – a feature not supported by TikTok\u2019s native parental controls.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To keep your child\u2019s account private, in Settings and privacy, select <\/span>Privacy<\/b>. Here, you can toggle settings to <\/span>Private account, <\/b>which means only approved users can follow your child, and watch their videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Within the Privacy section, you can also restrict comments on videos, filter spam and offensive comments, restrict mentions and tags, turn off ad personalization, and manage blocked accounts. Bear in mind, though, that if using this method on their phone, <\/span>your child could change their privacy settings at any time<\/b>, as the Privacy section requires no passcode. In order to keep your child\u2019s profile truly private, you\u2019ll need to apply these settings using Family Pairing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n On TikTok, only \u201cfriends\u201d can send direct messages. That means only followers who your child follows back, or people who they have sent messages to first can talk to them through direct messages. Direct messages can be turned off in the Privacy settings, by accessing Direct messages and selecting <\/span>No one<\/b> (meaning your child cannot be messaged by anyone at all). To ensure these settings are not turned off, set them up through Family Pairing. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2022\/04\/19105158\/How-to-set-parental-controls-on-TikTok_InsideImage.jpg” alt=”Setting up parental controls on TikTok” title_text=”How to set parental controls on TikTok_InsideImage” align=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Perhaps you\u2019d prefer to have your child use TikTok on your own phone, where you can view content together as a family. Or perhaps your child already has TikTok installed, and you\u2019d like to prevent them from uninstalling and reinstalling the app to create a new account, free of the parental control settings you\u2019ve applied. You might also be concerned that your child is either too young to watch TikTok, or feel that the content they can access on the app doesn\u2019t tie in with your family\u2019s values.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In all these cases, <\/span>blocking TikTok on your child\u2019s phone is the simplest option<\/b>. With Qustodio, you can choose which <\/span>apps your child is able to use<\/span><\/a> on their phone – blocking use completely, or by being notified when your child downloads any new applications.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If your child wants to upload content to TikTok, then they should be aware that managing any type of social media profile can be difficult, with comment sections that can be rife with <\/span>trolling and cyberbullies<\/span><\/a>, and the pressure to appear \u201cperfect\u201d at every moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAre there parental controls on TikTok?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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How to set up family pairing on TikTok<\/b><\/h2>\n
How to limit screen time on TikTok<\/b><\/h2>\n
How to create a private profile on TikTok<\/b><\/h2>\n
How to turn off TikTok direct messaging<\/b><\/h2>\n
How to block the TikTok app on your child\u2019s phone<\/b><\/h2>\n
Why use parental controls on TikTok? <\/b><\/h2>\n