This has left many users of the TikTok application confused and wondering exactly what this notification means and what causes it. This guide will help break down the different reasons that you may be seeing this notification and some ways that you can resolve these issues.
What Does This Account Is No Longer Available Mean?
The “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification simply means that the account you are trying to view no longer exists on the TikTok platform. This means that their account has been deleted or banned, causing it to no longer be viewable on the app. This is different than the Account Not Found notification, which indicates that you have likely been banned by the user whose profile you are attempting to view. When an account has been deleted intentionally by the user or when TikTok has removed it from the application, all of the content and user information for that account will be removed and the “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification will be displayed. If you are seeing the “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification you will no longer have access to the videos, messages, or comments that person has made on the application. If you know the person outside of the internet, you can consider reaching out to them for more information regarding the removal of their profile from the TikTok application.
Why Does It Say This Account Is No Longer Available TikTok
The next part of this guide will detail the different reasons that you may be seeing the “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification when trying to view someone’s TikTok profile. There are several causes of this notification and some of which have some troubleshooting methods you can use to resolve the issue. You can use the list of common causes of the “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification to help better determine the reason for it and whether or not it is an issue that can be resolved on your end.
1. Their Account Was Banned
An account that has been banned from the TikTok application will display the “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification when viewed by another user. Accounts can be banned and forcefully removed from the TikTok application due to breaches of the Terms of Service that TikTok has implemented. Common ways that users of the TikTok application can find themselves in breach of the Terms of Service are uploading explicit videos to the app, sending hateful or harassing messages, or using bots to farm likes. If the user has been banned, then TikTok has determined that their account activity on the application has been deemed in violation of the Terms of Service. This will cause you to receive the “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification when trying to view the profile. If you know a user who has been banned outside of the application, you should consider reaching out to them for more information regarding their ban. They are likely aware of the behavior that caused the ban and will be able to tell you more.
2. They Have Deleted Their Account
If the person whose profile you are trying to view has deleted their account, you will see the “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification. This indicates that all of the data including videos and comments, saved videos, and favorite videos have been removed from the TikTok application. If you know the person outside of the application, you should consider contacting them and asking them why they deleted their account. This can also help you determine if they have been instead banned from the application. A deleted account will no longer be viewable on the TikTok application. This is one of the most common causes of the “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification. Reaching out to the user for more information is the only option if you wish to know more about the circumstances regarding the account deletion.
3. TikTok Is Down
One main reason you could be experiencing issues with your TikTok application is server issues at TikTok. If the servers are down, you will likely experience many issues with connectivity and functionality while using the app, including being displayed the “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification in error. Servers are what enable users to connect and communicate effectively through any type of social media application. Server outages are rare, however, and typically only happened during times of scheduled maintenance. That being said, server overloads are possible and will cause you to not be able to access certain network features and will cause issues when trying to access their accounts properly on the TikTok application. You can check the status of the TikTok servers on the website of their social media accounts. Server outages are a widespread issue that affects many users of the TikTok application at once. You will have to wait for the server issues to be resolved before you will be able to use the TikTok application. You will likely not be able properly to access your account during a server outage due to the application’s current inability to gather accurate data that matches your account. This will cause you to not be able to log in or view other people’s accounts properly.
Fix: Wait For Server To Resolve
If the TikTok servers are currently down, the only thing you will be able to do is to wait for the issue to be resolved. TikTok server outages are rare and typically only happen during short periods of required maintenance. That being said, server overloads and crashes are still possible. Keep an eye out on TikTok’s website or social pages for more information regarding any ongoing server outages or scheduled maintenance. You can expect server outages to be resolved within two hours. More severe server issues could cause the downtime to greatly exceed this estimation. For server overloads, the downtime you can expect is around five to six hours. During TikTok server outages, you will likely not be able to access your account or view other people’s profiles properly. Consider using another social media application in the meantime while TikTok works to resolve the server issues.
4. There Is A Glitch
Bugs and glitches are common causes of all sorts of issues on the TikTok application. These types of errors are typically caused by runtime errors or application hang-ups that cause issues with functionality. Bugs and glitches typically occur randomly and resolve themselves on their own, without any action needed from the user. That being said, in some cases bugs and glitches can be persistent and need to be addressed before you will have full functionality of your TikTok application. You should consult the list of troubleshooting methods found later in this guide to help you resolve these types of issues. As previously mentioned, persistent bugs and persistent glitches will need to be addressed before you can properly use TikTok and its features. While your TikTok application is experiencing bug-related issues, it is possible that you will not be able to properly add people to your notification list on the app. This can be frustrating, but the troubleshooting methods contained later in this guide can help your resolve these issues.
Fix: Log Out And Log In
Logging in and out of the TikTok application can help encourage the application to resolve any account issues you are facing that could be keeping your account from functioning correctly. Like any application, the TikTok application can get hung up due to bugs and glitches. These could cause your TikTok application to not work correctly. Logging in and out of your account will refresh your application and encourage the resolution of any errors that your application could be experiencing. This can force account privileges to be reevaluated and processed correctly if they were experiencing issues due to some internal error the application is experiencing.
Fix Two: Clear Cache
How you clear your TikTok cache will depend on the type of device that you are currently using to access the application. The list below will walk you through the process for popular mobile devices and web browsers that are most commonly used to access TikTok. If you are using Google Chrome to access TikTok, you will first need to click the three dots at the top right corner of your screen. This will bring up a menu where you can find the More Tools tab. In the More Tools tab, you will find the option to Clear Browsing Data. Click this option and choose the All-Time option. Finally check the Cached Images & Files box and click Clear Data. This will successfully clear your TikTok cache in Google Chrome. If you are using Firefox, you will first need to open the Firefox menu at the top of the screen. Navigate to the History tab and you will find the option to Clear Recent History. Click on Clear Recent History and approve the clearing of Everything and check the Cache box. Once this has been done click Clear Now and you will have successfully deleted your TikTok cache on Firefox. If you are using an Android device to access TikTok, you will need to open your device’s Settings menu and then open the Apps menu. In the Apps menu, you will see the TikTok application. Tap into the TikTok application menu and select Storage. In the Storage menu, you will find the option to clear all of your cache data related to the TikTok application. If you are on an iPhone, you simply need to delete the TikTok application from your device and reinstall it to successfully clear the cache. After you have successfully cleared your TikTok cache, the location issues that you are experiencing have a good chance of being automatically resolved. Keep in mind that these files will immediately begin to be replaced by new cache files. You should consider clearing your cache periodically as it begins to grow larger in size.
Does This Account Is No Longer Available Mean Blocked?
The “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification does not mean that you have been blocked by the user. This simply means that their account is no longer available for viewing on the TikTok application. This could be due to the user being banned or deleting their account.
How To Know If Someone Blocked You On TikTok
The next part of this guide will focus on the different ways that you can determine if someone has blocked you on the TikTok application. These methods can be used to easily verify one way or another if you have been blocked by a user on TikTok or if you are experiencing some type of application error. It can be frustrating to be blocked on the TikTok application but unfortunately, there is no way that you can bypass the restrictions placed once you have been blocked. You will not be able to call, text, or video chat with the user that has blocked you until they have unblocked you. Some of the common signs that you have been blocked are your messages not being replied to, your calls not going through, and generally failed connection issues. All of the signs will be covered in detail in the list below.
1. Search For Their Name Using Another Account
You should attempt to search for the user who you believe has blocked you using a different account. If you have been blocked on your other account, you will be able to search for the user on TikTok and see their username in the search bar.
2. Find Them In A Tagged Video
You can attempt to find their account in a tagged video. This will indicate that their account is still active on the TikTok application and the reason you are seeing the Account Not Found notification is because you have been blocked by the user.
Final Thoughts
This guide has provided you with all of the information you need to help accurately determine why you are seeing the “This Account Is No Longer Available” notification on TikTok. This can be useful when trying to determine if someone has recently been banned or deleted their TikTok account.
