TikTok has an account setting for "Restricted Mode." Turning it off allows you to see the default content. However, understand that TikTok’s community guidelines still ban explicit pornography and graphic violence. The official app will never show hardcore adult content.
To view or share content intended for adults, you can toggle the Audience Controls in your settings to "Age 18 and older". Restricted Mode:
: It can often be used in countries where the official TikTok app is restricted or banned. How to Stay Safe While Using TikTok 18
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