Can You Have Two TikTok Accounts? Creating Multiple Profiles

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Carolyn Howell

Last Updated: Nov 07, 2024

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Can you have two TikTok accounts? If you have a business or creator page on TikTok, you can have a separate profile for personal use. It’s smart to separate your public and private activities to ensure better security. 

Here’s everything you need to know about creating multiple TikTok accounts! 

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Can You Make a Second TikTok Account?

Can you have two TikTok accounts? TikTok allows users to create up to eight TikTok profiles on the same device. This means you can add seven more accounts from your first TikTok profile. Take note that you’ll need different credentials for each account. 

Alternatively, you can create unlimited accounts using multiple devices and credentials. 

What credentials can you use to sign up for a new TikTok account? The options may vary based on your location, but the common ones are:

  • A phone number
  • An email address
  • A Facebook account
  • A Google account (which must be different from your email account if you’re already using the email with another profile). 

It may be a good idea for businesses and content creators to use a separate personal account and business/creator account. This way, you can keep your private stuff private, especially if you have a social media manager with admin access. 

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How To Make Another TikTok Account via the App’s Add Account Option

The quickest way to create another TikTok profile is via the app’s Add account option. You can add up to seven profiles within the same app and have up to eight accounts on a single device. 

This option allows you to switch seamlessly from one account to another with a few taps. You won’t have to log out and sign in each time. Remember that you always need new credentials whenever you create a new account. 

Here’s how to add a second account on TikTok using TikTok’s Add account option:

  1. Go to your Profile and tap the three-line icon/Menu in the top right. 
  2. Select Settings and privacy
  3. Scroll down to the bottom, and under the Login section, tap Add account
  4. Create your new account. 

To switch between accounts, just go to your Settings and privacy again, scroll to the bottom, and tap Switch account. Then, select the account you want to switch to. 

Once you have two or more accounts on the same app/device, the Add account option won’t be available under Login anymore. You’ll only find the Switch account option. If you want to add another profile, tap Switch account and Add account

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How To Create Another TikTok Account Separate From Your Other Account/s

Do you want to know how to make a second TikTok account separate from your other profile/s? Or do you need more than eight TikTok profiles? You’ll need to use a different device for each account. You can use a second phone, for example, a tablet or a desktop computer, for your other TikTok account/s.

You simply have to complete the signup process for new accounts. Again, you’ll need new credentials for each new account. You may also select a different category for each profile, e.g., artist, gaming, personal blog, etc. 

When you want to switch between your profiles, you don’t need to log in using the same device you used to create the account. You can just log out of your current TikTok profile and log in using the credentials of your other profile. 

Because these profiles are completely separate, you can stay logged in with all of them on separate devices. This means you can perform your TikTok activities using multiple accounts simultaneously. 

Take note that TikTok prohibits the creation and use of a new account for any of the following reasons or purposes:

  • To avoid a restriction on or suspension of your original account.
  • To use a fake or anonymous profile for spamming, trolling, or similar activities that violate Community Guidelines
  • To impersonate a person. 

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Use Different Profiles for Better Growth Management

If you’re a content creator or business on TikTok, using a public profile is ideal for maximum growth. Of course, you may also want to use the platform for personal enjoyment and to connect with family and friends. Fortunately, TikTok allows users to create multiple accounts on a single device!

Can you have two TikTok accounts? Absolutely! Using multiple accounts will help you better manage your content and growth strategy. You can keep your targeting and optimization on point whenever you create content!

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Can You Have Two TikTok Accounts? Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use multiple TikTok accounts? Let’s answer a few more FAQ, to sum up everything you need to know about creating more than one profile on TikTok. 

Can I have two TikTok accounts on one phone number?

No, you can’t use the same phone number for two TikTok profiles. You will need different credentials (e.g., phone numbers, emails, or social media accounts) to create multiple TikTok accounts. 

Can I have two TikToks with the same email?

Again, you can’t use the same credentials, whether email or phone number, to create two or more TikTok accounts. However, you can have up to eight separate profiles on the same device. There’s no limit to how many accounts you can create using multiple devices. 

Can I switch between two TikTok accounts?

Yes, it’s easy enough to switch between two TikTok accounts without logging out of either one. You must create both accounts using the same device and the Add account option in the app. 

However, you can only stay logged into one account at a time. If you want to log into multiple accounts simultaneously, use different devices. 

To add a second account, visit your Profile>Menu>Settings and privacy. Scroll to the bottom, and under the Login section, tap Add account. Then, create your new account using a new phone number, email, or social media account. 

Go to your Profile>Menu>Settings and privacy to switch between two accounts. Scroll to the bottom, tap Switch account, then select the account you want to switch to. 

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