The ability to control the visibility of a TikTok profile to a user’s contact list allows for increased privacy on the platform. By configuring settings appropriately, a user can prevent individuals in their mobile phone’s address book from discovering and connecting with their TikTok account, even if those contacts also use TikTok and have granted the application access to their own contact lists.
Limiting contact visibility enhances user autonomy over their online presence and curates a specific audience for shared content. This feature is especially valuable for individuals who seek to maintain distinct personal and professional identities or who wish to limit the dissemination of their TikTok activity to a select group of individuals. It also addresses potential privacy concerns related to data sharing and unwanted connection requests.