What’s new: TikTok has confirmed that it has not been unbanned in India, despite reports of its website being briefly accessible. The ban imposed by the Indian government remains in effect, and TikTok continues to comply with the directive. The temporary access was attributed to a network-level misconfiguration.
Who’s affected
Users in India attempting to access TikTok may experience confusion due to the brief accessibility of the website, but the app remains unavailable in the country.
What to do
- Monitor official communications from TikTok and the Indian government regarding the status of the ban.
- Advise users against attempting to access TikTok, as it is still officially blocked.
- Stay informed about potential changes in regulations affecting social media platforms in India.
