James Harper
How To Switch Your TikTok Account from Personal to Business or Creator on Android
How to Switch Your TikTok Account Type on Android (Or Fix If It’s Not Working)
Trying to switch your TikTok account from personal to business or creator? Easy enough, but sometimes it feels like TikTok just doesn’t want to cooperate. Maybe the option’s missing, or it keeps bouncing you back, or the process seems glitchy. Been there, done that. Here’s a rundown of how I’ve managed to get it sorted, with some tips that might help if things act up or if you just want to double-check everything’s in the right place.
Method 1: Straight Up Using the App — Sometimes It’s the Only Way
First, the basics. Open your TikTok app (make sure it’s the latest version, because older versions tend to have issues floating around), then tap on your Profile icon at the bottom right. From there, hit the three-line menu at the top right (yes, the hamburger icon). Select Settings and Privacy. Scroll down to find the Account section. Here, you should see options for Switch to Business Account or Switch to Creator Account. If it’s available, select the one you want.
On some setups, you might need to go through a couple of prompts — such as choosing a category for a business account. It’s kinda weird, but after filling in what’s needed and confirming, you should be good. Expect to be taken into the Business Suite or Creator Studio where you can tweak more settings.
If the options don’t load or you can’t find them, jumping into your phone’s settings and clearing app cache or updating TikTok via the Play Store is worth trying. Sometimes, outdated app versions or corrupted cache make these options disappear.
Method 2: Changing Account Type Through Settings (Via Android Settings)
Another thing to try is making sure your app permissions or default app data aren’t killing the options. On your phone, go into Settings > Apps & Notifications > TikTok. Clear cache here — kinda gross to do this, but it can fix weird bugs. Restart the app afterward and see if the menu behaves better.
In some cases, uninstalling and reinstalling TikTok resets the login and gives you a fresh start, which can fix stuck account options. Remember that uninstalling deletes your local data (videos, drafts, etc.), so save what matters first.
Method 3: Using a Web Browser (If App Won’t Play Ball)
If TikTok refuses to show the switch options on mobile, and you’re logged into your account, try heading to TikTok’s website. From there, logging into your account and navigating through account settings can sometimes work better. Look for the account type settings under your profile or dashboard options. Not all options are there, but it’s worth a shot if the app fails.
Plus, on some setups, changing account types online sometimes triggers a refresh that the app on device doesn’t handle well.
Additional Tips & Troubleshooting
Make sure your app is up-to-date — old versions are wonky, and sometimes the account switching feature is just broken or missing. Check the Play Store for updates or consider reinstalling if things seem stuck. TikTok occasionally rolls out features in waves, so on some accounts, the switch options appear before others.
Also, a quick reboot can oftentimes solve “mysterious” glitches. Not sure why it works, but on one device a force restart of the phone got the settings menu behaving normally again.
If you still can’t change the account type after these steps, check TikTok’s Help Center or community forums — sometimes there are account restrictions or temporary bugs that make switching impossible temporarily.
Summary
- Use the Profile > Settings > Account options in the app (make sure TikTok’s updated).
- Clear app cache or reinstall if options are missing or buggy.
- Try logging in via the web if the app refuses to cooperate.
- Reboot your device — seems simple but it often fixes stubborn glitches.
Wrap-up
Changing your TikTok account type on Android isn’t super complicated, but it can be a pain if TikTok decides to act up. Fixes like clearing cache, reinstalling, and checking for updates tend to do the trick. Sometimes, it’s a matter of patience and trying a few different routes. Hopefully, this gets one step closer to a smooth account switch — or at least saves a few hours of fiddling around.