TikTok: How to Change Who Can Tag You in Videos

Users have control over how they're tagged in clips

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TikTok allows users to tag other users in their videos on the video-sharing platform. However, people have the option to prevent others from being able to tag them in videos.

Our guide will show you how to change who can tag you in videos from within the TikTok mobile application.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the TikTok app on iOS. Also note, “tagging” on TikTok is different from “mentioning.” If someone wants to stop others from “mentioning” them on TikTok, they can follow our guide to do just that.

Step 1: On your TikTok profile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen.

Screenshot of a TikTok user's profile with a red arrow pointing at the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen

Step 2: Tap “Settings and privacy.”

Screenshot of TikTok's profile menu with a red arrow pointing at "Settings and privacy"

Step 3: Tap “Privacy.”

Screenshot of TikTok's "Settings and privacy" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Privacy"

Step 4: Tap “Mentions and tags.”

Screenshot of TikTok's "Privacy" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Mentions and tags"

Step 5: Under the text “Who can tag you,” tap “Everyone,” “People you follow,” “Followers that you follow back” or “No one,” depending on your preference.

Screenshot of TikTok's "Mentions and tags" menu showing the four options users can choose from under the text "Who can tag you:" "Everyone," "People you follow," "Followers that you follow back" and "No one." A red arrow points at the "People you follow" option.
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