{"id":298275,"date":"2025-03-19T00:07:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T07:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=298275"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:08:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:08:36","slug":"tiktok-has-launched-a-major-security-feature-what-can-we-do-with-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/tiktok-has-launched-a-major-security-feature-what-can-we-do-with-it\/","title":{"rendered":"TikTok has launched a major security feature: What can we do with it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TikTok continues to grow as one of the most popular social media platforms, making&nbsp;<strong>account security more important than ever<\/strong>. To help users protect their personal information, TikTok has introduced&nbsp;<strong>Security Checkup<\/strong>, a new feature that consolidates various security tools into a single dashboard. This allows users to&nbsp;<strong>review and adjust their security settings quickly<\/strong>&nbsp;and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is TikTok\u2019s Security Checkup?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security Checkup is&nbsp;<strong>a centralized hub for managing account security settings<\/strong>. Instead of navigating through multiple menus, users can now&nbsp;<strong>review login details, authentication methods, and active devices in one place<\/strong>. This feature aims to&nbsp;<strong>help users prevent hacking, phishing, and unauthorized logins<\/strong>, ensuring that only the rightful owner has access to the account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to access Security Checkup on TikTok<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To access Security Checkup, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the TikTok app<\/strong>\u00a0and tap the profile icon in the bottom-right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open the menu<\/strong>\u00a0by tapping the three-line icon (\u2630) in the top-right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Go to Settings and privacy<\/strong>\u00a0to find your account controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Navigate to Security &amp; permissions<\/strong>, where all security-related settings are stored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select Security Checkup<\/strong>\u00a0to enter the dashboard and manage your security settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What can you do in Security Checkup?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Review login credentials<\/strong>: Ensure your account is linked to a valid email and phone number for recovery purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enable two-step verification (2FA)<\/strong>: Add an extra layer of security by requiring an authentication code for logins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage active devices<\/strong>: View and remove unfamiliar devices logged into your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receive security alerts<\/strong>: Get notifications if TikTok detects unusual login attempts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use passkeys<\/strong>: Securely log in using Face ID, Touch ID, or device authentication instead of a password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to stay safe on TikTok<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to Security Checkup, TikTok has introduced&nbsp;<strong>anti-scam warnings and security awareness campaigns<\/strong>. Users should also follow these safety tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Think before clicking<\/strong>: Be cautious of messages pretending to be from TikTok.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use unique passwords<\/strong>: Avoid reusing passwords across different platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report suspicious activity<\/strong>: Immediately report any unauthorized access attempts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TikTok continues to grow as one of the most popular social media platforms, making&nbsp;account security more important than ever. To help users protect their personal information, TikTok has introduced&nbsp;Security Checkup, a new feature that consolidates various security tools into a single dashboard. This allows users to&nbsp;review and adjust their security settings quickly&nbsp;and efficiently. 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