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WhatsApp Launches Parent-Managed Accounts For Kids Under 13!
Updated on Thu, Mar 12, 2026
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- WhatsApp is introducing parent-managed accounts for children under 13.
- Parents can control contacts, group access, and review message requests from unknown users.
- The feature will roll out gradually, while chats remain protected with end-to-end encryption.
The platform has rolled out parent-managed accounts for children under 13. Parents decide who their child can chat with, which groups they join, and can review message requests from unknown contacts. “All personal conversations remain private and protected with end-to-end encryption, meaning no one—not even WhatsApp—can see or hear them,” the company notes.
WhatsApp introduced these accounts after parents requested a messaging service for under-13s, addressing safety concerns from hacking and unauthorized access.
To set up a parent-managed account, parents need both their own device and their child’s phone. After downloading WhatsApp on the child’s device, parents select Create a parent-managed account, verify the child’s phone number and age, and link it to their account via a QR code. Parents then create a 6-digit PIN, which secures the account and privacy settings. Once completed, children can add their name and profile photo, but all controls remain with the parent.
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WhatsApp says these new accounts are meant only for messaging and calling to give younger users a more controlled and personalized experience. The company will roll them out gradually over the coming months and is encouraging feedback to help improve the feature.
By combining ease of use, strong privacy, and parent-led controls, WhatsApp aims to maintain its role as a trusted communication tool for families while giving parents more insight and authority over their child’s online interactions.
First published on Thu, Mar 12, 2026
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