Alex Ruben
How To Switch Your TikTok Account to Business, Personal, or Creator on Android
Switching your TikTok account type isn’t as complicated as it sounds, but it can be kinda confusing if you’ve never done it before. Sometimes the app behaves weird — like, it doesn’t show the right options or just glitches when you try to switch. This guide covers the basic steps to change your TikTok to whatever suits your vibe. Whether you’re trying to promote a business, go full personal, or become a creator, these steps should help you get there. Just be aware that on some setups, the app might require a quick restart or re-login, especially after toggling account types.
How to Change Your TikTok Account Type on Android
Open the TikTok app and get to your profile
First thing, launch TikTok on your Android. Make sure you’re logged into the right account — no point messing around if you’re in the wrong profile. Head straight to your profile icon located at the bottom right (it’s the tiny little person icon or your profile pic).
Access the Settings menu (sometimes tricky to find)
Tap the three horizontal lines at the top right corner of your profile page. If you’re on a newer TikTok version, you might see a gear icon instead. Then select Settings and Privacy. Here’s where the fun begins. Sometimes, the menu feels clunky or takes a second to load, which is annoying but usual for TikTok with updates.
Navigate to the account type options and switch
Scroll down a bit in the Settings and Privacy menu until you find the Manage Account section. That’s usually where TikTok keeps the switch options. It typically shows you’d have options like Switch to Business Account or Switch to Creator Account, depending on your current setup.
If you want to become a business, tap on Switch to Business Account. Want to go for creator? Hit Switch to Creator Account. Sometimes this menu doesn’t update immediately after a switch, so if it’s acting weird, try closing and reopening the app or logging out and back in.
Follow the prompts and set up your profile accordingly
Once you tap on your choice, TikTok’ll probably ask for some info — like, pick a niche for your business or just add an email for verification. Usually, this is optional, but it’s a good idea to add an email or phone number so your account looks more legit. Expect some prompts to customize your profile or category — like “Fashion,” “Tech,” etc. Sometimes this step feels like extra busywork, but it’s needed for some features and analytics to work properly.
On one setup it worked fairly smooth, on another, it needed a quick app restart. Of course, TikTok has to make it more complicated than necessary.
Confirm and explore your new features
After all that, hit Confirm and wait for the app to save changes. Once done, you can visit the Business Suite if you switched to a business account, or check out new Creator tools. Sometimes, the switch doesn’t show immediately, so if it feels like it’s stuck, give the app a quick restart — helpful for syncing changes properly.
Switching back to personal
If you decide you’re done with the business or creator set-up for now, going back is simple but sometimes tricky. The steps are similar:
- Open TikTok and go to your profile
- Tap the three lines (menu) and choose Settings and Privacy
- Scroll to Manage Account
- Tap on Switch to Personal Account
- Tap Switch to confirm
Heads up — on some devices or versions, switching back might reset certain features or remove access to analytics or business tools. It’s one of those things where TikTok kinda keeps you on your toes. Make sure you’re okay with that before switching back.
Extra Tips & Common Pitfalls
Few things to keep in mind: always double-check that you’re logged into the right account because TikTok won’t always warn you before switching. Also, keep your app updated — older versions tend to have bugs or missing menus, making the switch harder or impossible. If it refuses to change, try clearing the cache or restarting the phone. Sometimes, just logging out then back in works too.
Summary
- Launch TikTok, go to profile, then menu (three lines)
- Head to Settings and Privacy
- In Manage Account, choose your target account type
- Follow prompts and confirm changes
- Restart app if things seem stuck
- Switch back anytime, but be aware of feature resets
Wrap-up
Overall, changing your TikTok account type isn’t the worst thing but definitely not smooth sailing all the time. It helps to keep the app updated and be patient if stuff isn’t changing immediately. Switching back might reset a few features, so keep that in mind. Hopefully, this teed up someone to change their account without too much hassle. Fingers crossed this helps!