The way TikTok and CapCut have been co-existing, you will almost be tempted to think they were created to function together.
The idea of including the use of third-party apps to improve the management of different social media accounts is not a foreign concept.
This is what has fueled the use of CapCut for video editing on TikTok videos. To effectively do this, you have to link the two platforms together.
However, it is possible that, for whatever reason, you may wish to disconnect the two software and prevent them from functioning together.
The valid question in this case would be “How do I unlink my CapCut from TikTok?”.
There are two simple ways to get this done:
- The first is to unlink your TikTok account from CapCut using the app.
- The second is to unlink your TikTok account from CapCut directly on the TikTok app.
Don’t worry, the necessary steps for these two methods of unlinking the TikTok account from the CapCut app will be discussed in detail in this write-up.
Ready to bridge the knowledge gap?
Let’s begin.
How to Check if Your TikTok Account is Linked to CapCut
It is best to check if your TikTok is still linked to your CapCut before you go on to apply the methods explained below to unlink your TikTok from your CapCut.
For all you know, your TikTok might have been unlinked already, especially if you are not sure if you had unlinked it before and have not been using the two apps recently.
The steps to achieving this are simple:
- Launch the CapCut app from your mobile device.
- Click to open a project that you have done before, or create a new project from the start.
Try to add sound to the project. Do so by scrolling down the toolbar to where you will find “Sound”. - After you select “Sound”, the “Add Sound” page will be displayed.
- You will find a collection of your Favourite sounds displayed if your TikTok account is still linked to the CapCut app. However, if you get a TikTok login button, then, it means that your TikTok is not linked to CapCut.
How to Unlink TikTok from CapCut App
If you find out that your TikTok is still linked to your CapCut, then, you can follow either of the two ways suggested below to disable the link.
How to Unlink TikTok from CapCut Through CapCut
To unlink your TikTok account from CapCut using the CapCut app, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Launch CapCut
Open the CapCut app on your mobile device.
Step 2: Open your Profile
When you open the CapCut app, find the “Me” icon. Tap on the icon to open your profile.
Step 3: Open Manage Account
On your profile page, you will find the three dots icon at the top of the page to the right.
Tap on the icon to launch the page where you will find the Manage Account section of your profile. Select Manage Account by tapping on it.
Step 4: Link Another Social Network Account
After selecting Manage Account, a link page will be displayed.
You are likely to find your TikTok account already linked to CapCut. You will also find another social network like Facebook unlinked with the option of linking it to CapCut.
If you try to unlink TikTok by tapping on the “Unlink” button, you will be notified that you cannot do so. This is because CapCut has to be linked to a third-party account.
You will be redirected to the link page. Now, select the Facebook link option.
You will now have both social networks linked to CapCut.
Then, proceed to the next step.
Step 5: Disable TikTok
You can now conveniently select the TikTok “Unlink” option. You will be given a prompt to confirm the action.
Confirm the action by selecting “Unlink” again. Once this is done, you have successfully unlinked your TikTok from CapCut.
How to Unlink TikTok from CapCut Through TikTok
Step 1: Launch TikTok
First of all, open your TikTok on mobile. If you logged out of the mobile app, you will need to enter your login details to access your TikTok account.
Step 2: Open TikTok Profile
Scroll down the navigation bar and tap on the Profile icon at the extreme right of the page.
Step 3: Go to Settings and Privacy
After launching your profile, look for the Hamburger icon. It is an icon with three horizontal lines arranged vertically. Select the icon. This will provide the Settings and Privacy option.
Step 4: Open Manage App Permissions
On the Settings and Privacy page, you will see the “Security” feature.
Select the feature. This will open a menu with Manage App Permissions as one of the options.
Tap on the option to open the Manage App Permission page.
Step 5: Unlink Your TikTok Account
From the App Permission page, you will find CapCut as a video editing app.
Select CapCut. You will be provided with the “Remove” option.
Tapping on “REMOVE” and confirming the action if prompted will unlink your TikTok from the CapCut app successfully.
Unlink TikTok Account From CapCut App FAQs
Why can’t I use CapCut from TikTok?
- If you’re having issues using CapCut, it could be due to device compatibility, geographic restrictions, or account-related problems.
- Ensure your device is compatible, check for any regional restrictions, and verify your account settings for any issues.
- If the CapCut app is properly linked and there is no account setting issue, check if CapCut is the latest version.
- Check the cache of the app on your device settings if you are using an Android device and delete the cache data for CapCut. A full cache can affect the functionality of the app as well.
How do I link my TikTok account to my CapCut PC?
- You have to download the CapCut software for macOS or Windows from the Mac App Store or the CapCut website.
- After doing so, you have to launch the app on your PC.
- Afterward, you agree to the terms and conditions of the software.
- Then, click on the “Start now” button displayed.
- A background check will be run on your computer. After this, you can Sign into TikTok from your CapCut.
Did TikTok collaborate with CapCut?
Given the wide use of CapCut by TikTok users, the question of if there is a collaboration between TikTok and CapCut is expected.
TikTok and CapCut are not officially affiliated, however, Bytedance, the parent company of both apps, developed them both.
TikTok is a social media platform for sharing short videos, whereas CapCut is an app for editing videos.
Even though Bytedance owns them both, they are independent apps with unique functions.
How do I get rid of CapCut link on TikTok?
Follow the steps below to remove CapCut from TikTok:
- Launch your TikTok account.
- Open your TikTok Profile.
- Go to Settings and Privacy by tapping on the icon with three horizontal lines.
- On the Settings and Privacy page, you will see the “Security” feature. Select the feature. This will open a menu with Manage App Permissions as one of the options.
- Tap on the option to open the Manage App Permission page.
- From the App Permission page, you will find CapCut as a video editing app. Select CapCut. You will be provided with the “Remove” option.
- Tapping on “Remove” and confirming the action if prompted will unlink your TikTok from the CapCut app successfully.
How do I unlink TikTok link from CapCut?
If you wish to unlink TikTok from the CapCut app, you can do the following:
- Open the CapCut app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the “Me” icon to open your profile.
- Tap on the three-dot icon or Edit Profile icon to launch the page where you will find the
- Manage Account section of your profile. Select Manage Account by tapping on it.
You will find the link page. First, link another social network account like your Facebook if displayed. - Then, go ahead to unlink your TikTok account.
- If you don’t do it this way, you will not be able to unlink your TikTok account because a third-party account must be linked to CapCut.
Conclusion
You can protect your privacy and maintain control over your social media information by easily unlinking your TikTok account from the CapCut app.
If you decide you are no longer okay with your TikTok and CapCut being linked together, it is perfectly fine. You can freely edit and distribute your videos without having to provide extra links.
To easily fix the problem, you can either decide to go to TikTok, open your profile, navigate your way to your App Permissions page, and select the option to remove CapCut.
Or, you go to CapCut instead, open your profile and navigate your way to the link page, then, have your TikTok account unlinked.
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