How to Remove a Repost on TikTok (2026): Step-by-Step

You tapped repost a bit too quickly, or you shared a video last week that you'd rather your followers didn't see on your profile. It happens to everyone, and the fix takes a few taps. If you run a brand account, it matters even more, because every repost sits in front of your audience and says something about your business. This guide walks through taking a repost back, what happens when you do, and what to check if the option isn't where you expect.

I've based the steps on how TikTok describes reposting in its own support area, plus what the app itself shows. TikTok changes its menus and rolls features out to different regions at different times, so menus vary by app version and by country. If a label on your phone is worded slightly differently, look for the same idea. If you're still deciding whether to share a video in the first place, my piece on why the repost button sometimes goes missing covers that side.

Where to find your reposts before you remove a repost on TikTok

The app gathers the videos you've reposted in one place, so you don't need to hunt for them in your feed. Before you remove a repost on TikTok, it helps to know where it lives:

• Open TikTok and tap Profile at the bottom right.
• Look for the repost tab among the icons under your bio. It usually shows a small arrow symbol, next to your own videos and liked videos.
• Tap it to see the videos you've reposted, newest first.
• If you can't see the tab, your app may be out of date, or the feature may not have reached your region yet.

Seeing everything together is a good moment to ask whether each repost still fits your account. A tidy set of reposts looks deliberate. A random collection looks like you hit the button by accident.

Steps to remove a repost on TikTok from the video itself

The quickest way to undo a repost is from the video you shared. This is the route most people use:

1. Find the video you reposted, either in your repost tab or by scrolling to it.
2. Tap the share arrow or the repost icon on the right-hand side of the video.
3. Look for the repost option. Because you've already reposted it, it should now offer to remove it, usually worded as Remove repost.
4. Tap Remove repost. The video should disappear from your repost tab straight away.

If your screen shows a small pop-up asking you to confirm, confirm it. If you can see the repost icon highlighted, that's a sign the video is still counted as reposted. Tap it again and check the label.

Undo a TikTok repost from your profile list

If you can't find the original video in your feed, work from your profile instead:

1. Go to Profile and open the repost tab.
2. Tap the video you want to take back, so it opens full screen.
3. Tap the share arrow on the right.
4. Choose the option to remove the repost.
5. Go back to your profile and check the video has gone from the list.

Doing this on a phone and then looking at your profile from the web or a friend's account is a good way to confirm it worked. Pull to refresh if the old list is still showing.

What other people see when you remove a repost on TikTok

People often worry that undoing a repost leaves a trail. Here is what I can say, and what I can't.

• Once removed, the video should no longer appear in the repost tab on your profile.
• Followers who already saw the repost in their feed may have seen it. Removing it afterwards doesn't un-show it.
• The original creator's video isn't affected. You're only taking back your own share.
• I couldn't find anything in TikTok's help pages that promises the creator won't have been told in the first place, so assume they may have seen it.
• Reposts can also come with your name against them in other people's feeds, so remove a repost quickly if it was a mistake.

If privacy is the worry, remember that your profile settings and who can view your content also shape who sees what. It's worth a look at your account privacy settings while you're there.

Repost removal on TikTok: why the option may not appear

If you can't find Remove repost, work through the most common causes before you panic:

• Old app version. Update TikTok from your app store, then restart it.
• Different region. Reposting hasn't reached every country at the same time, and menus differ between them.
• You didn't repost it. If the video is in your favourites or liked list, that's a different action. Check the tab you're in.
• The video was deleted. If the creator removed the original, it may vanish from your repost list on its own.
• Glitchy screen. Close the app, reopen it and try again. Slow uploads and odd loading are common, and my guide to why TikTok videos take so long to upload explains the usual causes.
• Restricted account. If your account has limits applied, some features can be switched off for a while.

If none of that helps, use the Report a problem option in TikTok's settings to tell the support team what you're seeing. Add a short description and, if you can, a screenshot with nothing private in it.

Repost removal on TikTok: how businesses should handle it

For a business, a repost is a public endorsement. It shows the audience what you rate, who you support and what your brand thinks is worth watching. That's powerful, and it's why I'd treat reposts with the same care as any other post.

• Decide before you start what kind of videos you'll repost, for example customer clips, partner content or industry news.
• Check the video's comments before you share it. Remove a repost if the comment section turns sour.
• If you reposted something by mistake, remove it quickly. Speed matters more than explanation.
• Don't announce the removal unless people have already noticed and commented. A short, friendly line is plenty.
• Keep an eye on your repost tab once a week so it reflects your brand.

Strong profiles tend to make a clear impression within a few seconds, which links to why some accounts attract more attention than others. My piece on why some TikTok accounts get more likes is worth a read, and so are my notes on hashtags that work on TikTok and Instagram if you want your own videos to carry more weight than the ones you share.

Quick reference for removing a repost on TikTok

What you want	Where to go	What to tap
Find your reposts	Profile, then the repost tab	Tap the arrow icon under your bio
Undo a repost fast	The video itself	Share arrow, then Remove repost
Undo from your list	Profile, repost tab, open the video	Share arrow, then remove the repost
Option missing	App store	Update TikTok and restart the app
Still stuck	Settings	Report a problem to TikTok support

If you're curious how people find your content once it's out there, you may also like my guide to the People You May Know feature on TikTok, which explains one of the ways accounts get suggested to each other.

For the rest of the series, see the TikTok Help: 19 Guides to Views, Pay, Freezing Fixes, Followers and TikTok Shop.

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove a repost on TikTok?

Open the video you reposted, tap the share arrow or repost icon and choose Remove repost. You can also go to your profile, open the repost tab, select the video and use the same option there.

Where do I find videos I've reposted on TikTok?

Go to your profile and look for the repost tab among the icons under your bio. If you can't see it, update the app, because menus vary by version and region.

Will someone be told if I remove a repost on TikTok?

Removing a repost takes the video off your profile list. Anyone who saw it in their feed beforehand may still have seen it, so treat a mistaken repost as something to remove quickly.

Why can't I see Remove repost on TikTok?

The usual reasons are an old app version, a feature that hasn't reached your region, or a video that has since been deleted. Update the app, restart it and check you're looking at the repost tab, not your likes.

Does removing a repost delete the original video?

No. You're only taking back your own share. The original creator's video stays exactly where it was.