What Is Linking TikTok Accounts?
Linking TikTok accounts refers to connecting multiple TikTok accounts together through TikTok’s account linking feature. This allows certain account privileges and capabilities to be shared across the linked accounts.
According to TikTok Support, linking accounts allows you to switch between accounts without logging out. This makes managing multiple accounts easier.
TikTok allows you to link up to four additional accounts to your primary account. The primary account is the main account that shares its privileges with the other linked accounts.
Some key capabilities unlocked by linking TikTok accounts include:
- Switching between accounts without logging out
- Allowing access to TikTok Shop seller tools if the primary account is a TikTok Shop seller account (Source)
- Allowing test accounts to access TikTok Shop seller tools for app testing if linked to a seller test account (Source: TikTok Shop Seller Center)
Why Link TikTok Accounts?
There are a few key reasons why you may want to link TikTok accounts:
Cross-promote content – Linking accounts allows you to easily share content between your personal and business profiles. This makes cross-promoting your content seamless and helps expand your reach.
Gain more followers – When you link accounts and share content back and forth, you’re exposing each of your audiences to the other account. This gives you the opportunity to gain more followers overall by leveraging both profiles.
Unified login – Linking your accounts allows you to easily switch between and manage both profiles through a single login to TikTok. This saves you time from having to log in and out of separate accounts.
Access TikTok analytics – With linked accounts, you can view consolidated analytics for both your personal and business profiles through TikTok’s analytics platform. This provides insights to optimize your content strategy across accounts.
According to TikTok’s official support article, linking accounts makes managing your presence and promoting your brand on TikTok more efficient. It enables seamless switching between accounts and a unified view of your analytics and content performance.
How to Link Your TikTok Account
Linking your personal and business TikTok accounts is a straightforward process that can be done directly within the TikTok app. Here are the steps to link your accounts:
1. Open the TikTok app and go to your profile page.
2. Tap the three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner.
3. Select “Manage account” and then tap “Switch accounts”.
4. Tap “Add account” and select the account you want to link.
5. Log into that account if prompted.
6. Tap “Link to primary” to confirm linking the accounts.
Once accounts are linked, you can easily switch between them from the profile page. Your content and followers will remain separate on each account.
If you need to unlink accounts later, go back to “Manage account” and select “Unlink account” next to the one you want to remove.
Linking to a Personal Account
To link a personal TikTok account to another personal account, follow these steps:
1. Open the TikTok app and go to your profile page. Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner.
2. Select “Manage account” and then tap “Link Accounts”.
3. You will be prompted to log in to the account you want to link. Enter your username and password.
4. Once logged in, confirm that you want to link the accounts by tapping “Link”.
Both accounts will now be linked. You can switch between them in the app by tapping your profile picture and selecting the account you want to access.1
Linking personal accounts allows you to easily switch between multiple accounts within the TikTok app. It does not combine features or content between accounts.
Linking to a Business Account
To link your personal TikTok account to a TikTok for Business account, follow these steps:
1. Open the TikTok for Business app and tap on your profile icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Tap “Switch Accounts” and then “Link Account”.
3. Enter the email address or username associated with your personal TikTok account and tap “Send Linking Code”.
4. Open the TikTok app on your mobile device and go to your profile page.
5. Tap the 3-line menu icon in the upper right corner and select “Settings and privacy”.
6. Choose “Manage account” and then “Link Account”.
7. Enter the 6-digit verification code you received in the TikTok for Business app.
8. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the account linking process.
Once your accounts are linked, you can easily switch between your personal and business accounts in the TikTok app. Your business account will have access to the content and analytics from your personal profile.
Linking Multiple Accounts
TikTok allows you to link and manage multiple accounts from the same device. This can be useful for individuals who want separate accounts for different purposes, like a personal account and one for work. It’s also helpful for businesses and creators managing multiple branded accounts.
There are a few tips for successfully linking and managing more than two TikTok accounts on the same device:
- Use different email addresses and phone numbers for each account. TikTok won’t allow you to link multiple accounts with the same contact information.
- Make sure to log out completely after using one account before logging into the next. This prevents accidental cross-posting or confusion.
- Use TikTok’s switch accounts feature to easily toggle between linked accounts. You can find this under account settings.
- Be careful not to accidentally like, comment or follow on the wrong account. Stay organized and pay attention to which account you’re actively using.
- Consider using a social media management platform that allows you to manage multiple TikTok accounts from a unified dashboard if linking many accounts.
While TikTok places limits on how many accounts can be linked, having a few separate accounts for business, personal and niche interests is certainly achievable with some organization. Just be sure each account has its own distinct contact information when linking multiple TikTok profiles.
Unlinking TikTok Accounts
If you want to unlink two TikTok accounts that are connected, here are the steps to follow:
1. Open the TikTok app and go to your profile page. Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner.
2. Select “Manage account” and then choose “Unlink account”.
3. You will see a list of any linked accounts. Tap “Unlink” next to the account you want to disconnect.
4. Confirm that you want to unlink the accounts. The selected account will no longer be connected to your TikTok profile.
You can also unlink accounts by going to Settings > Privacy > Linked accounts in the TikTok app and tapping “Unlink” next to the account.
If you have a TikTok for Business account connected, you will need to go to the business settings to unlink it. Tap the user icon in the top right > Business settings > Linked accounts > Unlink.
Once accounts are unlinked, you will need to re-link them again in the future if you want to reconnect them. Each TikTok profile can only be linked to one account at a time.
Limitations of Linking
There are some limitations to consider when linking TikTok accounts:
You can only link one TikTok account to one TikTok for Business account at a time. If you try to link multiple TikTok accounts to a single TikTok for Business account, only the most recently linked account will remain connected (source).
Linked accounts cannot be used simultaneously on multiple devices. You’ll need to log out on one device before logging into the linked account on another device.
Comments and messages sent from a linked account will show the username of that account, not the business account username. The business account name will not be displayed.
You cannot switch between linked accounts within the TikTok app – you’ll need to log out completely and log back in with the other account.
Features like TikTok LIVE, profile customization, and account settings can only be accessed through the main TikTok app using the personal account. The business account has limited options.
Ads and analytics data will only reflect activity that occurs within the business account itself, not the full analytics and data from the linked personal account.
Troubleshooting Issues
The most common issues when linking TikTok accounts include login errors, limitations on linking, or being unable to unlink accounts. Here are some potential fixes for common linking problems:
If you get an error when trying to log into your TikTok For Business account with your personal TikTok login, make sure you are using the same email address for both accounts. You may need to add your business email to your personal TikTok account first before linking.
TikTok limits linking to 5 total accounts per user. If you already have 5 accounts linked, you will need to unlink an existing account before adding another. This is a security measure to prevent account hijacking.
If you need to unlink your TikTok account from your TikTok For Business account, go to your TikTok For Business Profile and click “Unlink my TikTok Account”. You can then relink it or link a different account.
Still having issues? Contact TikTok Support through the app for additional troubleshooting. Make sure to have your TikTok usernames handy when reaching out.
FAQs About Linking
Here are some frequently asked questions when it comes to linking TikTok accounts:
Can you link multiple TikTok accounts?
No, you can only link one TikTok account to a TikTok for Business account at a time. To link to another account, you’ll first need to unlink the currently connected account. [1]
Do I need to link my personal and business accounts?
It’s recommended but not required. Linking allows for easier login and account management. However, you can manage your business account separately if preferred. [2]
Can I unlink my accounts?
Yes, you can unlink your personal and business accounts at any time in your TikTok for Business account settings. This will remove the connection but won’t delete either account. [3]
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