Resetting your For You Page on TikTok is a great way to reset the type of content you get from the algorithm, but sometimes it might also be necessary to get the app to work better.
MostTikTokusers watch content by scrolling through their For You Page, which as the name suggests is a feed tailored specifically to each user according to an algorithm that tracks what users are interested in.
However, you may find that you are frequently recommended things that you no longer have an interest in, or that aren’t relevant to you at all. So, is there a way to start fresh and reset your For You Page on the platform?
How to reset the TikTok For You Page
To reset your FYP, simply follow the following steps.
From here, you can go back to your FYP, which will have reset, and start engaging in the content you want to see more of.
When you open the TikTok app, tap the button on the bottom right to go to your profile. When you’re there tapthe three linesat the top right corner, thentap ‘Settings and Privacy’at the bottom of the screen.
Scroll down to the‘Content & Display’subhead, and thentap on ‘Content preferences’.
Now,tap on ‘Refresh your For You feed’.This will take you to a new page asking “want a fresh start?” that will go through the basics of what it means to refresh your feed.Tap ‘Continue’at the bottom of the screen to continue the process.
This will make a pop-up show up, asking “Ready to refresh your feed?”Tap ‘Refresh’ to move forward.
Now you can go back and enjoy your fresh For You page with thousands of new videos and trends to enjoy.
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Georgina Smith was an Entertainment Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in viral, TikTok, YouTube and Twitch content. She also covered reality TV shows from Below Deck to Love Island.
