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TikTok: How to Hide Photosensitive Videos

The application will automatically remove content that may trigger seizures

TikTokPhotosensitivityWarningHero2 — People about to view a video that contains potentially photosensitive content will receive a notification giving them the option to skip all similar videos in the futureTikTok

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Did you know that TikTok allows users to hide photosensitive videos so they won’t show up as users browse the application? When users turn this setting on, the TikTok app will automatically hide videos that contain effects that may trigger photosensitive seizures.

Our guide will show you how to turn this setting on within the TikTok mobile app.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the TikTok app on iOS.

Step 1: Tap “Me” in the bottom-right corner of the screen.