You’re scrolling through TikTok, close the app for a minute, come back and boom, you’re logged out again. What the fuck is happening? This has been driving people crazy and I’m gonna show you exactly why it happens and how to fix it.
Spoiler alert: it’s usually one specific setting that nobody tells you about. Let’s fix this shit right now!
The Main Culprit: Multiple Devices
Here’s the big one that catches most people. If you’re logged into TikTok on multiple devices like your phone, tablet, old phone you gave to your kid, whatever, TikTok gets confused about which device should stay logged in.
When TikTok detects you’re active on Device A but then suddenly sees activity from Device B it thinks something suspicious is happening. So it logs you out of one or both devices as a “security measure”. These motherfuckers at TikTok don’t explain this clearly!
The fix is simple. Go to your profile, tap the three lines in the top right, go to Settings and Privacy > Security > Manage Devices. Remove all the devices except the one you’re currently using.
That should stop the constant logouts. If you only use one device and this is still happening keep reading…
Someone Might Be Accessing Your Account
Not gonna sugarcoat this. If TikTok keeps logging you out randomly it might mean someone else is trying to access your account. When TikTok detects login attempts from unknown locations or devices it logs everyone out as protection.
I’m not playing, this is serious. Change your password immediately!
Go to Settings and Privacy > Account > Password and set a new strong password. Also turn on 2-Step Verification under Settings and Privacy > Security. This adds an extra code that gets sent to your phone when someone tries to log in.
Better safe than sorry 🙁
Clear Your App Cache
Sometimes TikTok’s cache gets corrupted and causes all kinds of weird problems including logging you out constantly. Clearing the cache usually fixes it.
On TikTok go to Profile > three lines > Settings and Privacy > Free Up Space > Clear Cache.
For Android users you can also go to your phone’s Settings > Apps > TikTok > Storage > Clear Cache.
For iPhone users there’s no direct cache clear option. You gotta uninstall and reinstall TikTok but WARNING: save your drafts to your phone first or they’re gone forever!
Try logging back in after clearing cache and see if it sticks…
Update The Damn App
Running an old version of TikTok? That could be why it keeps kicking you out. When TikTok’s servers update but your app doesn’t the connection breaks and logs you out.
Go to the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android), search for TikTok, and hit Update if there’s a new version available.
I’m not going to lie to you, keeping apps updated is annoying but it prevents problems like this. Just turn on auto-updates and forget about it!
Third Party Apps Are Messing With You
Did you connect any third party apps to your TikTok account? Apps that promise more followers, analytics tools, video downloaders, whatever? Those can cause TikTok to log you out as a security measure.
Go to Settings and Privacy > Security > Apps and websites (or look for something like “Authorized Apps”). Remove any suspicious apps you don’t recognize or don’t use anymore.
Some of these third party apps are sketchy as hell and TikTok doesn’t like them accessing your account. Remove them and your logout problems might disappear 🙂
Check TikTok’s Server Status
Sometimes it’s not even your fault. TikTok’s servers go down or have issues and that causes mass logouts. If this just started happening to everyone at the same time it’s probably on TikTok’s end.
Go to Downdetector website and search for TikTok. If there’s a huge spike in reported problems you’re not alone and there’s nothing you can do except wait for TikTok to fix their shit.
Check TikTok’s official Twitter or other social media too. They usually post about major outages there…
Your Internet Connection Sucks
Weak or unstable internet can make TikTok think you’re offline and log you out. If you’re on WiFi that keeps dropping or switching between WiFi and mobile data TikTok gets confused.
Try switching to a more stable connection. If you’re on WiFi try mobile data instead or vice versa. Sometimes just moving closer to your router helps.
Also if you’re using a VPN that can mess with TikTok and cause logouts. Try turning off your VPN and see if that helps. TikTok doesn’t always play nice with VPNs…
The Nuclear Option: Reinstall TikTok
If nothing else worked it’s time for the nuclear option. Uninstall TikTok completely and reinstall it fresh. This resets everything and usually fixes persistent problems.
But WAIT! Before you uninstall make sure you know your login credentials. Also save any drafts to your phone because uninstalling deletes them. Go to each draft, tap the three dots, and save to your device.
Once you’ve backed everything up delete TikTok from your phone. Restart your phone. Then reinstall TikTok from the App Store or Google Play Store. Log back in and cross your fingers…
Why TikTok Does This Annoying Shit
TikTok claims all these automatic logouts are for “security”. They want to protect your account from unauthorized access. Noble goal but in practice it just pisses everyone off.
The problem is TikTok’s security is overly agressive. It treats normal behavior like using multiple devices or switching WiFi networks as suspicious activity. So you end up getting logged out constantly even though you’re not doing anything wrong.
What the fuck is hapening? It’s TikTok being paranoid about security at the expense of user experience. They’d rather log you out 100 times by mistake than let one unauthorized person in.
Frustrating as hell!
Prevent Future Logouts
Once you’ve fixed the problem here’s how to keep it from happening again.
Only use TikTok on one device if possible. If you must use multiple devices remove old devices from your account regularly under Manage Devices. Keep your app updated by turning on auto updates in your phone settings. Don’t use sketchy third party apps that connect to your account. Enable 2-Step Verification for security without the constant logouts. Use a stable internet connection and avoid switching between WiFi and mobile data constantly.
Following these tips should keep you logged in and scrolling without interuptions 🙂
Still Getting Logged Out?
Tried everything and TikTok still won’t keep you logged in? Time to contact TikTok support. Go to your Profile > three lines > Settings and Privacy > Report a Problem.
Explain your issue in detail. Tell them you keep getting logged out, what you’ve tried, and when it started. TikTok support can be slow but they’re your last option if nothing else works.
Some people have had success by deactivating their account for 24 hours then reactivating it. This resets some account settings. But only do this as a last resort because it’s a hassle…
Bottom Line
TikTok keeps logging you out usually because of multiple devices, security triggers, corrupted cache, outdated app, or third party apps interfering. Check your Manage Devices settings first, clear cache, update the app, and remove suspicious third party access.
Most of the time it’s the multiple devices thing. People forget they’re logged in on their old phone or tablet and TikTok freaks out about it. Remove those devices and you should be good.
If someone’s trying to access your account change your password and enable 2-Step Verification immediately. Don’t fuck around with account security!
Trust me on this one, following these fixes will solve your logout problems. No more getting kicked out every five minutes and having to log back in over and over. You can kiss that annoyance goodbye…
Works for iPhone and Android. Most logout issues are caused by settings or security triggers not actual bugs. Fix the settings and you fix the problem.