How to Set TikTok Video Privacy via API
Control who can view your TikTok videos when scheduling via the PostFast API. Set privacy to Public, Mutual Friends Only, or Private.
When scheduling TikTok videos through the PostFast API, you can control exactly who sees your content using the tiktokPrivacy parameter. This is especially useful for businesses that want to preview content with a select audience before going public, or creators who prefer to share certain content only with their closest followers.
By default, all TikTok videos are set to PUBLIC, meaning anyone can discover and view them. However, you can restrict visibility to mutual followers only, or make the video completely private (visible only to you).
API Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
tiktokPrivacy | string | Controls who can view the video PUBLICMUTUAL_FRIENDSONLY_ME |
Code Example
const response = await fetch('https://api.postfa.st/social-posts', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'pf-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
"posts": [
{
"content": "Check out my new video! #tiktok #viral",
"mediaItems": [
{
"key": "video/a7b8c9d1-e2f3-4567-8901-23456789abcd.mp4",
"type": "VIDEO",
"sortOrder": 0,
"coverTimestamp": "3"
}
],
"scheduledAt": "2025-01-31T10:00:00.000Z",
"socialMediaId": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440001"
}
],
"controls": {
"tiktokPrivacy": "MUTUAL_FRIENDS"
}
})
});
const data = await response.json();
Did You Know?
Tips
Use ONLY_ME to save drafts that only you can see - perfect for content review workflows
MUTUAL_FRIENDS is great for exclusive content for your most engaged followers
You can still set other controls like tiktokAllowComments alongside privacy settings
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Common Pitfalls
The value must be exactly "PUBLIC", "MUTUAL_FRIENDS", or "ONLY_ME" (uppercase). Lowercase values will be rejected.
ONLY_ME makes the video live but private. If you want to save without publishing, use tiktokIsDraft: true instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the default privacy setting if I don't specify one?
If you don't include tiktokPrivacy in your controls object, the video defaults to PUBLIC, meaning anyone can view it.
Can I change the privacy after the video is published?
Not via the API. Once published, privacy changes must be made directly in the TikTok app. Plan your privacy setting before scheduling.
What does MUTUAL_FRIENDS actually mean?
MUTUAL_FRIENDS restricts visibility to users who both follow you AND whom you follow back. It's TikTok's version of "close friends" content.