How to Delete ‘Now’ Memories on TikTok

TikTok’s ‘Now’ Memories feature enables users to capture daily, real-time snapshots—photos or short videos using both front and back cameras—similar to BeReal, which are automatically stored in a private archive for later review or deletion. These posts, visible for a limited time based on privacy settings, are designed to foster authentic, spontaneous engagement and can be shared only with friends, kept private, or made public depending on user preferences. Many users opt to delete these memories due to privacy concerns, the desire to declutter their profiles, or to manage their digital footprint. TikTok allows for both individual and bulk deletion of ‘Now’ Memories through straightforward steps within the app, offering full control over stored content. Additionally, users can adjust settings to disable automatic saving of ‘Now’ posts or refine audience controls to limit who sees their shared moments, providing greater flexibility and personalization of the feature.

What Are ‘Now’ Memories on TikTok?

‘Now’ Memories on TikTok are daily snapshots—photos or short videos—that show where you are or what you’re doing at a specific moment. The feature works similarly to BeReal, where users are prompted to capture and share a real-time photo or video.

Once posted, these moments are stored in your private ‘Now’ Memories library on TikTok, where you can review or delete them later. They are only visible to friends (or specific privacy settings you choose) and often serve as casual updates rather than polished content.

How TikTok ‘Now’ Memories Work

Here’s how TikTok ‘Now’ Memories function:

Daily prompts: TikTok sends users a notification encouraging them to capture and share a real-time snapshot.
Dual camera capture: The feature takes a photo or video using both the front and back camera simultaneously.
Auto-save to Memories: Once shared, the post is saved as part of your ‘Now’ Memories archive within the app.
Privacy options: You can adjust visibility (e.g., friends only, public, or private).
Temporary but stored: While the post is only viewable for a limited time by others (e.g., 24 hours), it remains in your private ‘Now’ Memories until you delete it.

This feature is designed to capture authentic, in-the-moment content and encourage daily engagement on TikTok.

Why Users Want to Delete ‘Now’ Memories

Many users choose to delete their ‘Now’ Memories for various reasons:

Privacy concerns: Some users don’t want personal or spontaneous content stored in their accounts.
Reducing clutter: Deleting older memories helps keep your TikTok account organized.
Regret or second thoughts: Users may feel uncomfortable after sharing unfiltered content.
Storage management: Although cloud-based, users may prefer to clear old data periodically.
Better control over shared content: Deleting memories gives users full control over what stays on their profile.

For users who value privacy or want to manage their digital footprint, regularly reviewing and deleting ‘Now’ Memories is a common practice.

How to Delete ‘Now’ Memories on TikTok (Step-by-Step)

Removing ‘Now’ Memories from TikTok is a straightforward process. Whether you want to delete a single memory or clear multiple entries at once, TikTok’s app allows users to manage their memories manually within the platform.

Follow the steps below to ensure you have full control over your stored ‘Now’ Memories.

Deleting ‘Now’ Memories via TikTok App

Here’s how to delete individual ‘Now’ Memories on the TikTok app:

Open the TikTok app and log into your account.
Tap on your profile icon located at the bottom-right corner.
Tap on the ‘Now’ Memories section (usually under your profile bio or via the ‘Now’ tab).
Select the specific memory you wish to delete.
Tap the three-dot menu (•••) or the “More Options” icon on the selected memory.
Choose “Delete” and confirm your action.

Tip: Deleted ‘Now’ Memories are permanently removed and cannot be restored.

This method works for both photos and videos saved as ‘Now’ Memories.

Can You Delete Multiple ‘Now’ Memories at Once?

Yes, TikTok allows you to manage and delete multiple ‘Now’ Memories in bulk to save time. However, this feature may vary slightly depending on app updates or your region.

Here’s how the bulk deletion process typically works:

Go to your ‘Now’ Memories section from your profile.
Tap “Select” or “Manage” (this option is visible at the top-right of the screen).
Select multiple memories by tapping on each one.
Tap “Delete” after selecting all the items you wish to remove.
Confirm bulk deletion when prompte

How to Manage or Disable ‘Now’ Memory Feature

To have more control over your ‘Now’ Memories on TikTok, you can either disable automatic memory creation or adjust privacy settings. Managing this feature allows you to reduce unwanted posts and limit who can view your spontaneous content.

Whether you prefer to stop TikTok from saving these memories automatically or just want to customize your audience, here’s how you can take charge of the feature.

How to Turn Off Automatic ‘Now’ Memories

TikTok may automatically prompt or save ‘Now’ posts, but you can disable this by adjusting your app settings:

Open TikTok and go to your profile.
Tap the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner.
Select “Settings and Privacy.”
Navigate to “Privacy” settings.
Find the “Now” feature settings section.
Toggle off automatic saving or creation of ‘Now’ Memories.

By turning this setting off, TikTok will no longer auto-save these moments to your memory archive.

How to Control Who Sees Your ‘Now’ Memories

If you don’t want to disable the feature entirely, you can still limit who can view your memories:

Go to TikTok “Privacy” settings via your profile.
Tap on “Now” privacy settings.
Choose from three options:
- Friends only (default option)
- Only me (completely private)
- Custom list (select specific followers)
Save your changes to apply the new audience restriction.

This ensures that only the people you choose will have access to your ‘Now’ Memories. Many users prefer customizing this setting instead of disabling the feature entirely, as it allows for selective sharing.

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Setting	Effect on ‘Now’ Memories
Automatic ‘Now’ Memories turned ON	TikTok saves all ‘Now’ posts by default in your memory archive
Automatic ‘Now’ Memories turned OFF	You control which ‘Now’ posts to save manually or skip saving them