Click your profile icon on the bottom right hand corner of the app

Here you can edit your phone number and primary email address

A six digit code will be sent to your primary email address. Enter the code in on this screen

Create your new password, ensuring it follows TikTok's requirements. Once you've made your new password, click next

TikTok requires you to use two forms of authentication to enable two factor authentication. Select your two options and click turn on. BlackCloak recommends using an authenticator app as one of your options

Either scan the QR code or copy the key in your authentication app

Enter the verification code from your authenticator app

Enter your phone number and click send code to have the second verification measure sent to you

Enter the six digit code sent to your phone to complete the process

Here you can see all the devices you have used to log into TikTok. If any of these are not familiar, click on the trash icon

Click this button if you wish to make your profile private. Only users you approve can watch your videos

By clicking this button, you will be able to see your followers activity status, but only if they have this feature enabled as well

Adjusting Tagging and Direct Message Settings

Choose who can tag you in their videos. Click the X when you are done

Choose who can mention you in their stories, comments, stickers and descriptions. Click X when you are done

Back on the privacy page, click direct messages

Choose who can send you direct messages here

Here, you can choose to no longer see ads from anyone who sent you an ad on the platform

TikTok Hardening Guide