How to Make Videos Private and Public on TikTok (Updated)

Today's guide will Show you How to Make Videos Private and Public on TikTok. Make any desired Video of yours Private which only you can see and Learn to make it Public again if desired. You can even allow only those who are yours friends to see select videos. This one works the same on iOS or iPhone and Android devices.
This guide walks you through the step by step process for learning how to make video private on tiktok app

[@HillbillyUp]

Thank you, I was very confused because I posted a new video and it said private (that's never happened before) and I could not figure out how to change it. Thank you so much. Lot's of love from the American Hillbilly and the Hillbilly Nation, Hillbilly Up brother.

[@erinaberisha9220]

Ty for helping me and everyone

[@trashmouththatdraws14]

Ok so I private all my videos but I went on private and I can’t see them and I want them back. Are u able to help?

[@itz_ashl3y]

@@trashmouththatdraws14 I think if you go to your private and scroll all the way down but i am not sure

[@BRUH-it6bg]

Yeaah

[@menicemenice8009]

Fr

[@xxanimeloverxx7662]

Ikrr

[@ronadeenjodie2832]

hi, i got 720 videos i want all of them be private at once. can you please help me?

[@jxv8860]

Did u figure it out I really need to know this

[@dylanyo3679]

Me to

[@backbench_animations]

You might need to set your whole profile to private...

[@ItsKatinasWorld]

Thank you! I'm new to Tik Tok and was so confused when my video was on private after I posted it 😅

[@rickytlc1985]

Glad I could help!

[@All.Jasiaaa]

@@rickytlc1985 can u helpe plz!!! So I have tt and all my following can see my tiktok but I don't want them to Plz help me I don't know where I can turn it off, so that only the ppl that follow me can see my tiktok but y are the ppl who I'm following can see it? PLEASEEE HELP 😭😭😭😭🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sabrinahasan6898]

If we press in friends option all those following us can see the video or its are choice we can choose whom we want.

[@mohicanyandall8159]

Let me guess, those family members that follow ya might get the wrong idea😩

[@SkilledDiaspora-el4ci]

Thank you so much. You've explained so simply and well. Other presenters were not clear.

[@leemariahrose]

How can you make all videos to friends only without going 1 by 1

[@rrvideos1345]

OMG THANK YOU I THOUGHT I LOST MY VIDEO!!!

[@rickytlc1985]

Well luckily you did not

[@turftesslan710]

@@rickytlc1985 är en ☝🏼 och så är jag på att jag har en ☝🏼 och så jag är på en annan sak är du hos din klass är bäst och det har wiwiwi

[@kbprelude93]

When I made my private video public it vanished how did you get yours back?!

[@SenorNeo]

If I upload a video and set it to private from the beginning and added hashtags if I switch it to public will the hashtags work? Thanks

[@rickytlc1985]

Nice

[@joeybatto2543]

@@rickytlc1985?

[@beautyguru3842]

I’m wondering the same thing

[@papercircles2075]

I’m trying to post a video but it asks who can see this video and only gives me the options “only me” “friends” and “followers” how do I post it public

[@Empex-7478]

Did u find out

[@gardeniadavis6550]

This was so helpful thanku

[@rickytlc1985]

Glad

[@beautyqueen203]

Thank you this helped me a lot

[@rickytlc1985]

Glad it helped

[@rokhanahali7168]

Thank you it's really work and help me

[@rickytlc1985]

Enjoy

[@gabriellescates5516]

I accidentally uploaded my video as private… I switched it to public will it still hit the fyp?

[@Captain_Noman_Shaheed]

Thanks u soo much nd love u nd big love from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️

[@lynx_9036]

I’m confused, for me there isn’t a public option, instead of public is says followers. Someone help

[@smdhoetf]

Followers just means people have to follow u and you have to follow them for them to see your videos your account is still private

[@supersoldier4806]

@@smdhoetf how to male a account public then

[@NessaJ777]

How do I make it stay on “everyone” when I post it? When I post it it says friends only so I have to go back and change it and it’s annoying.

[@aileenh2632]

I did everything that u said to do besides the last part cz i still dont see my private tiktoks i rlly want them back 😩

[@nemoszn6298]

it prolly got deleted

[@user-dd1ud1tu2r]

Me too

[@user-dd1ud1tu2r]

@@nemoszn6298 but it said that only we can see our private videos

[@nemoszn6298]

@@user-dd1ud1tu2r when u private ur videos u could still see them if u go over to the lock button, and if u want the videos to be public again just click on the video u want public and do the same step again the way u privated the video, does that make sense?

[@Pwrettis_01]

Thank you so much sooo much for this video 🙏🏻

[@kingtemitemidayo938]

Thanks really helpful

[@rickytlc1985]

I am glad

[@mckenziewoodson7849]

Thank You So Much Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁

[@nothadleyhere]

Thank you! someone was hating on some video I made, and it was annoying so I wanted to make it private. tysm!

[@aruriia8511]

How do you public a video when it’s already private?

[@KedarLuitel]

Go to the share option and there is privacy settings and click public and your done

[@JadenV1]

@@KedarLuitel i don't see a public option

[@just.kelsie]

Thanks this helped alott

[@rickytlc1985]

Sweet

[@pepperzilla4792]

Ty so much have a blessed day everybody and always remember you are loved by your family and are Lord and Savior God and Jesus

[@alwinbolneo8375]

Please help me in my vivoY91 is in black screen but it's making sounds please help me I need to recover some files

[@tribe120]

excellent!!

[@kelilagardose3669]

Thank you so much

[@upalipremachandra842]

Thanks

[@rickytlc1985]

Welcome

[@nazifanazari9106]

Thank you ♥️♥️

[@rickytlc1985]

Any time!

[@obi1kenobi547]

i dont have public option

[@sofia-iq3fk]

Thank you for helping me💜

[@rickytlc1985]

Ok fam

[@iixsupreme_streetz4501]

Thanks 😊

[@rickytlc1985]

You're welcome!

[@coralyanez6761]

Dude OMG ty it was important and for that I'll sub

[@rickytlc1985]

Thanks for the sub

[@luxuryxnoah2059]

Thxxxx

[@rickytlc1985]

Ok my friend

[@Moonie-ce7dp]

It worked thank you so much

[@rickytlc1985]

👍🏿

[@sieme-stopmotion]

Thx

[@rickytlc1985]

Ok

[@huneebunee]

Thanks soo much!!! Soo helpful

[@rickytlc1985]

Ok thanks for the feedback.

[@IFechiMusic]

What does friends means? Who can see it.? Cant you make a video to only your followers can see it?

[@darrencox2969]

TY for doing this it helps me a LOT

[@rickytlc1985]

Ok nice

[@u7er..sr3nityxx28]

Thank you this helped a lot! x

[@rickytlc1985]

Very glad

[@jasmeenpaul7869]

Thank u so so so much sir

[@rickytlc1985]

My pleasure

[@guerrillagourmet]

same problem posted video, went private, can't change to Public. No option to do so...did padlock, play video, only option available is on Comments.

[@ishan7427]

Thanks for helping

[@alicia-ym2kr]

THANK YOU SO MUCH KING

[@omaruplaysalmight2413]

Sorry but jesus is the real king:)

[@alicia-ym2kr]

@@omaruplaysalmight2413 shut up

[@user-dd1ud1tu2r]

@BlipLmao we didn’t ask

[@luv4erika]

How can you put more than one video on private all at once.?

[@lukenadsify12]

yea

[@bladimirsauceda7760]

@@lukenadsify12 how

[@Zckl.64]

If I post a video as friends only can I change it without having to delete it and repost it as public

[@guapo2k839]

Yes

[@DeadlyBeast205]

Is there a limit of how many private videos we can have on TikTok or can we have how many we want?

[@grace.and.joshs_games5007]

As many as u loke

[@DeadlyBeast205]

@@grace.and.joshs_games5007 oh ok

[@alwinbolneo8375]

Please help me in my vivoY91 in black screen but it's making sounds

[@Pwrettis_01]

Thank you very much for helping me ❤️

[@Swts_Sly.]

Thanks for this

[@rickytlc1985]

No problem

[@mason_keys]

It only says “Followers Only, Friends Only, And Me.” There is no public. Help.

[@celizax]

your account is private

[@Hellbilly01122]

This was very helpful. Thanks!

[@rickytlc1985]

So glad!

[@seekeroftruth4299]

I have a question but nobody can answer me. When I turn a vide private, and then turn it public again, will it still go on the foryoupage or will it not ever hit the fyp anymore?

[@rengokur.i.p6184]

Thank you for helping me and everyone else❤

[@rickytlc1985]

Glad I can assist.

[@Rigo.479]

Ty😁😁😁

[@ali0natoaster156]

It says followers only for me and public doesn’t show up

[@sabrinahasan6898]

Thanks for the information

[@rickytlc1985]

Ah ik glad to assist you

[@gandypro]

EXCELLENT!

[@juliusschild1006]

In germany we say: danke

[@dummyjosie2551]

God is good

[@sabrinaturco7814]

Ty

[@yunicha6858]

Thanks 🤭

[@rickytlc1985]

👍🏿

[@YuiLMAO]

Ty!

[@n4ptune647]

if it dosent show public go to your account click the 3 dots on the right corner click privacy and click private account click the switch button and there you go

[@rickytlc1985]

Thanks for sharing that helpful tip.

[@kbprelude93]

My video disappeared 😭

[@Rickoyz]

@@kbprelude93 same

[@xPBestx]

thanks man!
works 3/11/21

[@rickytlc1985]

Glad thats so.

[@melodycolarat3371]

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[@ultimategains7311]

Thnx

[@rickytlc1985]

Welcome

[@mitchel7251]

Seriously you had 3310 phone?Wow!

[@rickytlc1985]

Classic

[@promisek6726]

What if mine says only follower can see this video?

[@loku5225]

What do you think 😑

[@malangtypist4352]

Good bro

[@itss.trinityy]

on my TikToks that are private (my view only) , why do i have views on it but the TikTok is private ?

[@thatlittlespec3243]

Why doesn’t my tik tok video have the thing to change it to public?It only says followers only,me only,and friends

[@ltkflash4050]

thank you 💕

[@choirbugsies]

i already know how to
but I posted a private video which idk hwo to make public

[@boulder1517]

IDC no one here cares

[@kelley7097]

Thank you

[@rickytlc1985]

No prob

[@mattb_mufc6040]

Does it keep you’re money on creator fund ?

[@themoneyman1752]

if you make your vids private would they show up when you search the # you added to your vid?

[@viken1191]

Can you make a video of how to private all videos at once?

[@samanthaosborn3851]

Thx your the best ❤️

[@milogamernl4891]

Can you also make every video private with one click and not just go to every video

[@bryce310]

Yeah I need that LOL I have 600 videos

[@zxck4684]

did you find a way

[@zxck4684]

@@bryce310 did you find a way

[@bryce310]

@@zxck4684 no I just did it in my free time

[@xwendio7217]

I like how every single one of these gosh darned videos is 1-2 years ago and how for some reason mine doesn't show "public"

[@2763wab]

One reason might be that you're either under 16 or your account is set to an incorrect age. TikTok has a new rule that people under 16 can't post public videos.

[@shiningidk9366]

Omg ty ty

[@Ashley-jd7st]

is there a way to make them all public at once? i have too many videos😭

[@zxck4684]

ik it’s been 5months but let me know if you found a way

[@adriangomez5017]

I posted a vidio on tiktok and im so confused why no one is watching but i double checked it and i saw friends only can watch

[@elvergejimenez547]

Please help, in that padlock icon, you have Public, friends and Private. In my case, I only have Followers, friends, and only me. There's no public. Whyy

[@eltheofficial]

Thank you:)

[@DallasDivaInc]

this is outdated - my 1:39 vid would not unlock unless I saved it and uploaded it again there was NO padlock option in the private section 3 dots

[@messaoudyoucef9558]

How to do it for all videos at one to save some time? I have 1000 videos

[@genious7911]

thx dude

[@rickytlc1985]

You're welcome!

[@Josh_Gamer69]

This is the longest tutorial I've ever seen ever

[@mayaaamadeit]

Bro thank you ppl keep hating on me

[@rickytlc1985]

Stay strong

[@malykadin1241]

So i have a private account, if i want to switch to public will everyone see my videos that were private for me like the ones i made visible to me only? Or can i post new ones only?

[@courtneyjernigan8990]

Did not help at all

[@marysantiago6992]

Ok

[@haariboentertainment]

My videos don't have the three dots help!??!

[@Kamisato.]

I cant find the public option. Thete is only followers, friends and private

[@mikefromyt3592]

I think it's gone now because of the last update 😭

[@Kamisato.]

@@mikefromyt3592 i found how to yesterday. You need to change your Account from Private to public in the settings

[@mikefromyt3592]

@@Kamisato. yah i figured it out

[@jordanramos2704]

Me who has 3 battery and tried to make my private videos private but I got no private videos

[@maririvers6744]

Thxs

[@kbprelude93]

When I changed my private video to “everyone” it vanished 😭😭😭

[@r34ceo5]

If you wanna private all?