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If you’re viewing your TikTok post from a laptop or through the Chrome browser, please turn on the sound and check if the post plays with audio. TikTok mutes the sound by default.
You may have violated TikTok’s guidelines:
TikTok automatically removes sounds from videos when they detect violations of either copyright restrictions or their Community Guidelines.
https://support.tiktok.com/en/log-in-troubleshoot/troubleshooting/a-sound-was-removed-from-my-video
This means the audio in your video contained:
- Copyrighted material - Music, audio clips, or other protected content without proper licensing
- Community Guidelines violations - Content that goes against TikTok's community standards
- Both copyright and guideline issues
How to Check the Specific Reason:
You can view the exact reason for removal by following these steps:
- Open the TikTok app and navigate to your muted video
- Tap "View details" at the bottom of the screen
- The system will show whether the sound was removed for copyright, Community Guidelines violation, or both
Your Options Moving Forward:
The good news is that you can easily replace the removed sound:
- Go to your muted video in the TikTok app
- Tap "View details" at the bottom
- Select "Change sound" and choose from TikTok's approved audio library
- Adjust the volume and trim as needed
- Tap "Post" to complete the update
Prevention Tips:
To avoid future sound removals, we recommend using sounds directly from TikTok's built-in library, as these are pre-approved and won't face copyright issues.
