As the TikTok ban looms over the heads of more than 170 million American users, the platform has taken a step to allow its users to access and download their data. Despite the current restrictions, TikTok enthusiasts can still retrieve information linked to their accounts, including usernames, followers, following accounts, favorite videos, messages, and other activities.
For those using the TikTok mobile app, the process is straightforward. Simply open the app, tap “Learn more” when prompted with the ban message, log in to your account on the website, and click on “Download your data.” Users can select the specific data they wish to include in their download file and choose between a plain text or JSON file format before requesting the data.
Alternatively, users can access their TikTok data through the website by visiting TikTok.com, clicking on “download your data,” selecting their preferred data, file format, and then clicking on “Request data.” The timeline for receiving the downloaded file may vary depending on the amount of data associated with the account.
The ban on TikTok in the U.S. stems from concerns over national security, with fears that ByteDance, the platform’s Chinese parent company, could potentially share user data with the Chinese government. Despite efforts to divest the platform, ByteDance missed the deadline, resulting in the current ban.
In a twist of events, President-elect Donald Trump has now expressed intentions to “save” TikTok and is considering a 90-day extension to prevent the ban. TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, is expected to attend Trump’s upcoming inauguration.
As the future of TikTok remains uncertain, users are encouraged to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data amid the evolving regulatory landscape. Stay informed, stay connected, and stay safe in the world of social media.
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