WhatsApp Rolls Out Parent-Controlled Accounts for Under-13s
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WhatsApp Launches Parent-Managed Accounts for Under-13s: Enhanced Controls for Kids' Safety
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Moneycontrol•11-03-2026, 22:10
WhatsApp Launches Parent-Managed Accounts for Under-13s: Enhanced Controls for Kids' Safety
•WhatsApp introduces 'parent-managed' accounts for users under 13, focusing strictly on messaging and calling, to be rolled out gradually.
•These accounts offer strict default settings and parental controls, allowing parents to manage contacts, groups, and privacy settings for their pre-teen.
•Features like Meta AI, Channels, and Status will be unavailable, and data from these accounts will not be used for advertising.
•Parents link devices via QR code, manage settings with a PIN, and receive notifications for contact changes or group activities.
•Accounts can convert to standard WhatsApp as the child ages, with an option for parents to delay this transition for up to 12 months.