3 Ways to Fix TikTok Not Working in Web Browser

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Preliminary Fixes

Fix 1: Clear TikTok Cache in Browser

TikTok collects cache in the background to save your account details, search history, and more. When itcollects a corrupt cache, you may face issues loading TikTok on the web.

Step 1:VisitTikTokon the web and click thelock iconin the address bar.

Step 2:Click onSite settings.

Step 3:ClickDelete datato clear TikTok data.

Fix 2: Disable Battery Saver Mode

If your Windows or Mac is in activebattery saver mode, you may have problems streaming TikTok videos. Here’s how to fix it.

On Windows

Step 1:Click thequick toggles menuon the Taskbar.

Step 2:DisableBattery Saver. Refresh TikTok on the web and try again.

On Mac

Step 1:Click thebattery iconon the menu bar > chooseBattery Settings.

Step 3:Expand thedrop-downmenu > chooseNevernext to the Low Power Mode.

Once done, go back to the browser and refresh TikTok on the web. If this method didn’t help, check out the next fix.

Fix 3: Change DNS Settings

Step 1:Press theWindows + I keysto launch Settings.

Step 2:SelectNetwork & internetfrom the left sidebar > chooseWiFifrom the right pane.

Step 3:Click onHardware properties.

Step 4:Click onEditnext to DND server assignments.

Step 5:SelectManualfrom the drop-down >enableIPv4 and IPv6 toggles.

Note: For the demonstration, we will use Google’s DNS servers.

Step 6:Add8.8.8.8as the Preferred DNS and8.8.4.4as the Alternate DNS > clickOK.

Restart your preferred browser, and you should be able to re-access TikTok.

The above-mentioned fixes will help you resolve the issue and regain access to TikTok without hindrance.

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Last updated on 30 May, 2024

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