TikTok is introducing a new Security Checkup dashboard designed to make it easier for users to review and update their account security settings. The company announced on Monday the tool as a way for people to better monitor their account’s security status and make changes as needed.
By selecting “Settings and privacy” and tapping “Security & permissions,” people can add a backup login method, enable two-step verification, check which devices have access to their account and enable Face ID or Touch ID for more secure sign-ins. TikTok said that if it detects unusual activity, it will flag the issue in Security Checkup, prompting users to review it.
The news comes as companies continue to enhance security tools and aim to give users more control over their accounts. Last week, TikTok rolled out new parental control features to help better parents monitor and manage their teens’ app usage. Meanwhile, late last month, Apple unveiled new child-safety measures that affect how minors’ accounts are set up and what content they can access in the App Store.
