How to Report a TikTok Video

When you see a video that you believe is inappropriate or depicting something which should not be accessible on TikTok…

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When you see a video that you believe is inappropriate or depicting something which should not be accessible on TikTok for a wider audience, there is an option to report the video.

And the reasons for reporting a video are not solely limited to inappropriate content – though this is often one of the most common reasons for reporting a video.

Users can also report videos which are impersonating another user, delivering hate speech, or encouraging a fraud or spam-style activity.

Once a video has been reported by a user, it is passed on to TikTok moderators whose role it is to assess the content in a video and determine whether the report should be upheld and passed on for further action or lifted.

Here’s how to report a video and take it to moderators who will then determine the next steps…

3 Steps to Report a Video

  1. When you see or come across a video that you want to report, start by clicking on the sweeping arrow ‘Share’ button. This will bring up a selection of actions and options. Click ‘Report’
  2. Select a reason for your report from the list of options that appear on your screen. These options are wide-ranging with an option to select ‘Other’ if nothing applies. It’s important to be as clear and accurate as possible when reporting a video, so that it is referenced correctly and sent to the right team of moderators
  3. Submit your report

You can check in on the status of a report through your activity on TikTok and can find out whether the video has been removed or the report lifted by moderators.

The process of reporting videos on TikTok is designed to give users some power over their own experience and how safe and enjoyable the platform is to use. Videos should only be reported when they depict truly problematic content – and should not be reported in retaliation for an issue that you are having with a creator.

We hope this helps!