{"id":100542,"date":"2024-02-18T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-18T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=100542"},"modified":"2024-05-30T22:58:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T02:58:41","slug":"how-to-get-around-tiktoks-this-post-is-age-protected-restriction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-get-around-tiktoks-this-post-is-age-protected-restriction\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Around Tiktok’s “This Post is Age-Protected” Restriction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you\u2019re trying to view TikTok <\/a>content but see a black screen that says \u201cPost unavailable,\u201d what does that mean? Underneath, you\u2019ll see \u201cThis post is age-protected.\u201d That can be pretty annoying if it\u2019s something you want to view, but luckily, there\u2019s a way around TikTok\u2019s age protection. We\u2019ll explain why TikTok age-protects some content and how to see age-protected posts on TikTok.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why Does TikTok Say Age Protected for Some Content?\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering why TikTok applies age protection to some content, it\u2019s because it deems the content too graphic or mature for some users to view. This usually applies if you\u2019re under 18 \u2014 more specifically, aged 13 to 17 \u2014 and TikTok supposedly follows the same rating systems currently used for films and video games. Sometimes, though, the age protection restriction can appear even if you\u2019re over 18, though there\u2019s a way around this error.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Can Anyone Turn Off Age Protection on TikTok?\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a workaround for how to see age-protected posts on TikTok, and we\u2019ll walk you through it below. Note that this workaround is only applicable to TikTok users over the age of 18 who are seeing the age-protected message in error. There is no way to turn off TikTok\u2019s age protection feature if you are aged 13 to 17.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Fix Age Protection on TikTok\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re seeing the \u201cThis post is age-protected\u201d message on TikTok and you\u2019re over the age of 18, it can be frustrating, to say the least. There\u2019s only one way to remove this message, and that\u2019s to change your birthday on TikTok. However, changing your birthday isn\u2019t that simple. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Change Your Birthday on TikTok\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If TikTok is showing you age-protected messages in error, you\u2019ll need to change your birthday. Unfortunately, changing your birthday on TikTok isn\u2019t as easy as changing your TikTok username<\/a>. To update your birthday, you\u2019ll have to contact TikTok support. Here\u2019s how to do that:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Launch TikTok and go to Profile<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tap the three horizontal lines<\/span> at the top right of your screen.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Tap Settings and Privacy<\/span> > Report a Problem<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Select Account and Profile<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    1. Tap Editing Profile<\/span> > Other <\/span>> Need More Help<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Type in a request to change your date of birth then hit Submit<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Note that you\u2019ll be asked for a government ID to prove your birthday and age when customer service contacts you.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      Once your birthday is changed, you should be able to view age-protected content without any issues.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Note:<\/span> If you don\u2019t hear back from TikTok customer services or cannot change your birthday, you may need to delete your account and create a new one to access age-protected content.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Are Age-Protected Posts Different From Restricted Mode?\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Don\u2019t confuse age-protected posts with TikTok\u2019s Restricted Mode. The latter is a mode that can be set up for TikTok users of any age, even those over 18, and is ideal for parents or guardians who want to limit what younger users can see. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Here\u2019s how to enable Restricted Mode:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Launch TikTok and tap the Profile icon<\/span> at the bottom right.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Tap the three horizontal lines<\/span> menu at the top right.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Tap Settings and Privacy <\/span>> Content Preferences.\n<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Select Restricted Mode<\/span> > Turn On<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        1. Choose a four-digit passcode to turn the feature on, then tap Next<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Enter the passcode again to confirm, then tap Set<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. When Restricted Mode is enabled, you should see it at the top of your screen.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          1. To disable Restricted Mode, follow steps 1 through 4 above, but this time, tap Turn Off<\/span>, then enter your passcode and tap Next <\/span>to turn off Restricted Mode.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            TikTok also offers a filter system that can be set up to automatically block content with specific hashtags from appearing in your feed.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Now you know how to see age-protected posts on TikTok, you\u2019ll never need to deal with the annoyance of blocked content again. Remember though, that there\u2019s no way for users under the age of 18 to access age-protected posts on TikTok, as you need to provide a government ID to change your age and birthday in the app. Are you experiencing other issues with TikTok? Check out our 8 ways to fix TikTok<\/a> if it isn\u2019t working for you.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            When you\u2019re trying to view TikTok content but see a black screen that says \u201cPost unavailable,\u201d what does that mean? Underneath, you\u2019ll see \u201cThis post is age-protected.\u201d That can be […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":94,"featured_media":100534,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ub_ctt_via":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5267],"tags":[5336],"class_list":{"0":"post-100542","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-social-media","8":"tag-tiktok"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-media-how-to-get-around-tiktoks-this-post-is-age-protected-restriction-1.jpeg","author_info":{"display_name":"Paula Beaton","author_link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/author\/pbeaton\/"},"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t