TikTok Music ceases operations: What users need to know now

The end of TikTok Music

On November 28, 2024, TikTok will discontinue its music streaming service, TikTok Music. This move marks a significant shift in the company's strategy to focus more on integration with other music platforms. TikTok Music users are encouraged to back up their existing playlists by October 28, 2024. For this purpose, TikTok recommends the TuneMyMusic tool, which enables the transfer of playlists to services such as Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.

Refunds and subscriptions

There is important news for TikTok Music subscribers: Refunds must be requested no later than November 28, 2024. Automatic refunds will be issued for all subscriptions that expire after the cut-off date. This ensures that no users have to pay for a service that is no longer offered.

Strengthening partnerships with major streaming platforms

With the discontinuation of TikTok Music, TikTok is strengthening its partnerships with established music streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. These partnerships are intended to give artists more control over their music on third-party platforms and increase the presence of their works.

Deletion of account data

Following the official closure of TikTok Music, all user account data will be permanently deleted. This step follows data protection regulations and is intended to ensure the privacy of users after the service has ended.

The closure of TikTok Music is a significant step for TikTok to focus its resources more effectively on the core functions of the platform. Users should use the remaining time to back up their data and take advantage of the refunds on offer. By strengthening its partnerships with other music services, TikTok remains a major player in the music promotion space.