Control who can see a TikTok post

Before you begin

A post’s audience should match the reason you are sharing it. Review the active TikTok account and the visibility options before publishing, particularly when a video was recorded for a small group or includes other people.

Follow these steps

Prepare a short video you own to try the TikTok steps. Work from the correct account and check photo or camera permissions if your media does not appear. Listen to the original audio before adding effects or text.

1. Open the video you are preparing to post and review its contents. Check text, sound and background details before moving to the publishing screen.
2. Find the setting for who can watch the video. Read the available choices for your account instead of assuming every account has identical options.
3. Select the intended audience and check related interaction controls shown on the screen. Keep the visibility appropriate to the information in this particular clip.
4. Publish only after reviewing the final settings. Inspect the post afterward and revisit its visibility if you discover that the audience was selected incorrectly.

Check the result

A restricted audience cannot prevent recipients from retaining information they already saw. Avoid publishing confidential details even to a small group. If a setting is missing, check account eligibility and app availability rather than assuming the post is private.

Editing and audience options can vary by account age, region and app version. Drafts are not permanent backups. Keep the original video separately before changing devices or clearing app data.