TikTok adds legacy account options

title: "TikTok Introduces Legacy Account Settings for Posthumous Management"
description: "TikTok now allows users to designate legacy contacts or request account deletion after death. The feature is available in account settings, requiring verification for removal requests."
keywords: "TikTok, legacy accounts, digital afterlife, account management, social media, like.tg"

## TikTok Launches Legacy Account Management Feature

TikTok has introduced a new legacy account setting, enabling users to decide what happens to their profile after their death. The feature, now accessible in the app's account settings, provides two primary options: nominating a legacy contact or requesting account deletion.

App researchers Radu Oncescu and Jonah Manzano shared screenshots on Threads detailing the functionality. The settings allow users to specify permissions for legacy contacts, including control over content and account management.

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## How Legacy Account Management Works

For account deletion requests, TikTok requires verification from a family member or legal representative. The platform mandates proof of relationship and a death certificate to process such requests. This verification process aims to prevent unauthorized account closures while respecting users' posthumous preferences.

![TikTok legacy account options](https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/9Pltmcg-lEeBUg11EG7HZS35Qn0INDkBzxhCdjL_0p4/g:ce/rs:fit:1600:0/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS90aWt0b2tfYWNjb3VudF9sZWdhY3kyLnBuZw==.webp)

## The Growing Need for Digital Legacy Planning

The update addresses growing concerns about digital afterlife management. A 2019 Oxford University study reported by The Guardian projected that Facebook could host 4.9 billion deceased user profiles by 2100, potentially surpassing living members. With millions of social media users passing away annually, platforms face increasing pressure to develop respectful solutions for digital legacies.

TikTok's implementation follows similar features on other platforms, offering users more control over their digital presence. The feature provides clarity for both account holders and their loved ones regarding posthumous account management.

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