Tiktok is fun. If you’re new to the app, you’ll realize that Tiktok doesn’t want you to miss a single moment of fun. That’s why you constantly receive alerts and notifications. It can be hard to concentrate on your work (or homework) with your phone ringing constantly. You need to find a way to manage notifications so they don’t become spam.

Quick Answer: You can disable notifications or customize them, no matter which gadget or operating system you are using. You can do this through the Settings app or directly on the TikTok app.

Following these notifications can make you dependent on the app and distract you from productive work. Ideally, you should dedicate time to your work outside of the times when you access Tiktok, to ensure that you are actually working. Your only solution is to disable them.

But is it possible?

Yes, and this article will show you how to disable TikTok notifications effectively, regardless of the operating system you are using. But first, let’s explore TikTok’s default notifications.

What are TikTok’s default notifications?

Tiktok will automatically keep you informed of every activity on your account.

Here are the different activities that will trigger notifications:

  • When someone likes your post.
  • When someone replies to a comment you made.
  • When you receive a new follower.
  • When someone mentions you using your username on Tiktok.
  • When someone you follow posts a video.
  • When Tiktok sends you a suggestion for a video you might like.
  • When someone you follow is live.

These alerts are too many and can be overwhelming for most people. But you don’t need to keep up to date with everything that’s happening on Tiktok. You have the option to manage alerts and only keep an eye on the things that matter to you or to completely suppress all notifications.

How to turn off TikTok notifications

Tiktok wants you to have access to all the benefits of the app, but it also lets you choose which notifications you receive and which you prefer not to receive.

How to disable TikTok notifications on your iPhone or iPad?

Here’s how to customize your notifications on Tiktok on your iPhone or iPad:

  1. On your gadget, tap the Settings icon.
  2. Find “Notifications” and tap it to view all apps on your device.
  3. Scroll down to find “TikTok” and tap on it to open.
  4. Disable the “Allow notifications” option to completely disable app notifications. You can also change some settings if you don’t turn off notifications entirely.

How to disable TikTok notifications on an Android device?

If you’re using an Android gadget, here’s how to turn off your Tiktok notifications:

  1. Tap “Settings” on your phone.
  2. Scroll down to “Apps & notifications”.
  3. Tap on “See all x apps” to display all the apps on your gadget.
  4. Find and select “TikTok”.
  5. Tap on “Notifications” to access the available options.
  6. Tap on “All “TikTok” notifications” to disable notifications entirely or scroll down to choose your custom options.
  7. You do not need to use your gadget settings to customize or disable notifications. You can also manage them directly on the Tiktok application, regardless of the operating system.

How to disable notifications in the TikTok app?

  1. Tap on the TikTok app to launch it.
  2. In the lower right corner, tap on the “Profile” tab.
  3. In the upper right corner, tap on the three horizontal lines.
  4. Select “Settings and privacy”.
  5. Under “Content and activity”, select “Push notifications”.
  6. Under “Push notifications” you have the option to customize your notification settings by disabling the ones you don’t need or disabling them all one by one.

How to manually access notifications

If you choose to disable notifications completely, you can still access all activity that took place “while you were away”. Therefore, you will be able to stay active on the app by responding to comments, likes, follow and mentions.

To access notifications you think you may have missed:

  1. Open TikTok on your device.
  2. Press the “Inbox” tab at the bottom.
  3. Go to your inbox.
  4. Select “Activity”.
  5. You can now see all the activities you missed. Tap “All Activity” at the top to filter your notifications based on what you want to see (likes, follows, etc.).

In Summary

Spam notifications shouldn’t be the reason you’re not one of the over 1 billion people who enjoy Tiktok.

Tiktok understands that you have to balance pleasure and productivity and offers you the possibility to choose between the two:

  • Receive all notifications on Tiktok by default.
  • Customize your notifications by disabling the ones you don’t need.
  • Completely disable Tiktok notifications.

No matter which device or operating system you use, Tiktok lets you enjoy the app whenever and however you want.

FAQ

How do I disable or customize TikTok notifications on my iPhone or iPad?

To disable or customize TikTok notifications on your iPhone or iPad, go to your device’s Settings, tap on “Notifications,” scroll down to find “TikTok,” and tap on it. From here, you can disable the “Allow Notifications” option to turn off all notifications, or you can adjust specific settings if you prefer not to disable all notifications.

How do I disable or customize TikTok notifications on my Android device?

To disable or customize TikTok notifications on your Android device, tap “Settings” on your phone, scroll down to “Apps & notifications,” tap on “See all x apps” to display all your apps, find and select “TikTok,” and then tap on “Notifications.” You can disable all notifications by tapping on “All ‘TikTok’ notifications,” or you can scroll down to choose custom options for specific types of notifications.

How can I disable or customize TikTok notifications within the app?

To disable or customize TikTok notifications within the app, open TikTok, tap on the “Profile” tab in the lower right corner, tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner, and then select “Settings and privacy.” Under “Content and activity,” select “Push notifications” to access the available options. From here, you can disable specific notifications or turn them off one by one.

How can I manually access notifications if I’ve disabled them?

If you’ve disabled TikTok notifications, you can still access all activity by opening the app, tapping on the “Inbox” tab at the bottom, going to your inbox, and selecting “Activity.” You can tap “All Activity” at the top to filter your notifications based on what you want to see (likes, follows, etc.).

Can I balance my TikTok usage and productivity?

Yes, TikTok allows you to balance your app usage and productivity by offering options to receive all notifications by default, customize your notifications by disabling the ones you don’t need, or completely disable TikTok notifications. This way, you can enjoy the app according to your preferences and maintain your focus on other tasks when needed.