TikTok is famous for its short, fun, and creative video sharing system. If you are creative, a writer, a singer, or working in any other field, TikTok is an excellent way to promote your work videos and gain creative ideas.
But what if you wish to know your history on TikTok? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered!
To see your history on TikTok, go to your TikTok profile and follow the steps below:
1. Tap on the menu icon in the top right corner.
2. Select “Setting and privacy” and then select “Manage account.”
3. Select “Download your data.”
4. Tap on the “Request data” button at the bottom.
5. Your TikTok history file will be available in the “Download data” section within 24 hours.
To learn more about viewing TikTok history, read this article to the end.
Overview of Viewing TikTok History
If you are a TikTok user, you’ve probably watched a video, failed to save it, and can’t find it. Typically, a view history button would solve this issue because you can retrace the footage from your history.
Unfortunately, TikTok doesn’t have a history function. The next best thing is to request TikTok for your data and then review it to find the video.
When you request TikTok for your data file, the file doesn’t only contain your history. It also includes additional information about your account like your comment history, bio, likes list, follower list, log-in history, and settings.
Please note that this file isn’t available immediately after request. Instead, you’ll need to wait up to 24 hours for TikTok to process the data. After processing the data, it will be available in the “Download data” section.
Remember that your processed data will only be available for download in a zipped format for four days. If you haven’t downloaded your processed data within four days, you’ll need to request the data again.
Next, we cover the exact steps to view your TikTok history.
Step-by-Step Guide on Viewing TikTok History
Here’s how you can view your TikTok history while using different devices.
Method #1: Viewing TikTok History on an Android Phone
Follow the steps below:
- Launch TikTok on your mobile device and log in.
- Tap on the “Profile” tab at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Tap on the menu icon (three stacked lines) at the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select “Settings and privacy.”
- Tap on “Manage account.”
- Select “Download your data.”
- Select a file format and tap the “Request data” button at the bottom.
- After processing, TikTok will upload your file in the “Download data” section. Click on “Download” to save the file.
- Go to your device’s file explorer app and navigate to the downloaded TikTok file.
- When you open the TikTok file, you will see various text files, including your video browsing history.
Method #2: Viewing TikTok History Using an iPhone
Follow the steps below to view TikTok history when using an iPhone:
- Launch TikTok on your iPhone and log in to your account.
- Click on the profile icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Tap on the menu icon (three stacked lines) at the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select “Settings and privacy.”
- Select “Manage account.”
- Tap on “Download your data.”
- Select the suitable file format and tap “Request data” at the bottom.
- After about 24 hours, repeat steps 1-6, then select “Download your data.”
- Go to the “Download data” tab.
- You will find your TikTok data file. Tap on “Download” to save the file.
- Open the file using a file opening app or transfer the file to your computer to open it.
- After opening the file, you’ll see several data files, including one with the name video browsing history.
- You can copy and paste links in this file to view videos.
Method #3: Viewing TikTok History Using a PC
Follow the steps below:
- Navigate to TikTok on your favorite web browser and log into your TikTok account.
- Hover the profile icon at the top-right corner of the screen, and select “Settings.”
- Select “Download your data.”
- Choose the suitable file format and tap “Request data” at the bottom.
- After about 24 hours, repeat steps 1-3, then go to the “Download data” tab.
- After the file is available, click on “Download.”
- Unzip the files and browse through them to find what you are looking for.
Summary
As you’ve learned, there are various ways to view your TikTok history, depending on your device. Remember that TikTok doesn’t have a view history button. Instead, you’ll need to go to your account’s settings and request your TikTok data to view your history.
To access the TikTok history file, you’ll need to wait for about 24 hours after the request. After the file is uploaded to your account, you have up to 4 days to download it. TikTok history files contain more than just your viewing history. They include your comment history, bio, like list, follower list, log-in history, and settings.
