On Monday, TikTok announced the introduction of a new “Security Checkup” tool aimed at enabling users to efficiently review and update their account security settings from a single interface. This new feature bears a resemblance to existing security checkup tools offered by competitors, such as Instagram and Google.
This tool is accessible through users’ profiles. By navigating to “Settings and privacy” and then selecting “Security and permissions,” users can initiate the Security Checkup process.
Security Checkup guides users through various security features available on the social platform. It encourages users to adopt additional security measures to enhance the safety of their accounts.
The tool allows users to link their phone number and email address to the app, providing them with a backup login method should they lose access to their account. Enhancing security further, users can activate two-step verification for an added layer of protection when accessing their account from unrecognized devices.
Moreover, Security Checkup emphasizes the importance of regularly reviewing and managing the list of devices logged into the account, advising users to remove any unrecognized or unused devices. The tool also suggests enabling device-based authentication methods, such as Face ID or Touch Unlock, to ensure a secure and efficient login experience.
TikTok also mentioned that it actively monitors for unusual account behavior, alerting users through the “Security and permissions” settings to review such activity.
The introduction of this new tool coincides with ongoing uncertainties regarding TikTok’s operations in the United States, following President Donald Trump’s extension of the ban deadline by 75 days earlier in January. Despite these uncertainties, TikTok continues to update its app with new features, including enhancements for teen safety and an upgraded desktop experience designed to compete with YouTube.
