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    How to create a TikTok account for your child

    TikTok handles are some of the most competitive online. If you want your child's name available when they turn 13, the time to claim it is now — and the time to lock down privacy is at signup, not later.

    Minimum age: 13+
    7 steps

    Setup steps

    1. 1Download the TikTok app or visit tiktok.com
    2. 2Sign up using email or the connected phone number
    3. 3Enter your child's birth date (13+ required)
    4. 4Create a password and enter your desired username
    5. 5The username becomes their @handle on TikTok
    6. 6Go to Settings > Privacy and set account to Private
    7. 7Enable Screen Time Management in Digital Wellbeing

    Parent pro tips

    • TikTok usernames are highly competitive - check availability first
    • Private accounts are essential for young users
    • Use Family Pairing to link your account for monitoring

    Don't lose the name — check it first

    Run your child's name across 5+ platforms in one click before you start signing up.