After Indonesia temporarily banned TikTok in July 2018, the ban was lifted eight days later.
Indonesia blocked the service on 3 July 2018 after the communications ministry received complaints about pornography, inappropriate material, and blasphemy. The government described the restriction as temporary and said TikTok could regain access if it removed content that violated Indonesian rules.
TikTok responded by agreeing to strengthen moderation in Indonesia, including adding local staff to review content. It also promised closer cooperation with the government and measures intended to make the service more suitable for children. Those commitments led Indonesian authorities to restore access after eight days.
The event is sometimes confused with later Indonesian disputes involving TikTok Shop or TikTok Live. Those were separate regulatory matters. The question refers specifically to the 2018 nationwide platform block, not a later business or livestreaming suspension.