TikTok said Sunday that it would be restoring service to U.S. users after going dark for just 12 hours overnight.
In a statement, TikTok said its popular video platform was coming back online after President-elect Donald Trump provided the necessary assurances to the company’s service providers.
“In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service,” TikTok said in a post on X. “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive.”
“It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States,” the company added.
Hours before the announcement, Trump posted to Truth Social that he wanted TikTok to be available to broadcast his inauguration on Monday.
“I will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect, so that we can make a deal to protect our national security. The order will also confirm that there will be no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order,” Trump wrote.
Users who opened their phone app were greeted with a splash screen that read “Welcome back! Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.! You can continue to create, share, and discover all the things you love on TikTok.”
Prior to the ban’s implementation, both Biden and the incoming Trump administration appeared to reverse their earlier positions on TikTok.
On Saturday evening, the app was removed from app stores and service for American users was suspended.
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is still up in the air.
