{"id":52210,"date":"2026-03-12T16:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=52210"},"modified":"2026-03-12T16:17:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:17:32","slug":"whatsapp-introduces-parent-managed-accounts-for-kids-under-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/whatsapp-introduces-parent-managed-accounts-for-kids-under-13\/","title":{"rendered":"WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Managed Accounts for Kids Under 13"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your child has been asking to use WhatsApp, a new feature coming in the next few months may ease the concerns about the safety of the app. <strong>WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for kids under 13<\/strong>. The feature lets younger users stay in touch with family and friends while parents keep control over the account\u2019s privacy and communication settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Parent-managed WhatsApp Accounts Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With this feature, a parent or guardian can create and supervise the account for a kids under 13. Only adults aged 18 or older can manage the setup. Here&#8217;s what parents can manage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>decide who is allowed to message or call the child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>approve or limit participation in group chats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>review message requests from unknown contacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adjust privacy settings on the account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protect settings with a parent PIN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2524881127.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2524881127.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2524881127-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2524881127-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2524881127-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent children or others from changing the child\u2019s privacy or communication settings, WhatsApp adds a six-digit parent PIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Set up a Parent-managed WhatsApp Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>install the latest version of WhatsApp on the child\u2019s phone and choose \u201cCreate a parent-managed account\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>register the child\u2019s phone number and enter their birth date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>scan the QR code on the child\u2019s device using the parent\u2019s phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>confirm adult status and create the parent PIN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enter the PIN on the child\u2019s phone to finish linking the accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, the child can add a name and profile photo and begin using the account within the limits set by the parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2290653141.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2290653141.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2290653141-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2290653141-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2290653141-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company notes that personal messages remain protected by end-to-end encryption. That means conversations stay private and cannot be viewed by the platform or outside parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many tech companies are now introducing new tools aimed at protecting younger users online. One recent example is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/age-verification-now-mandatory-for-roblox-chat-will-the-feature-be-back-in-uae\/\">age verification that&#8217;s now mandatory for Roblox chat<\/a><\/strong>, which shows how platforms are trying to limit unwanted interactions with strangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also want to take a look at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/key-takeaways-from-child-digital-safety-law-in-uae-what-every-parent-should-know\/\">key takeaways from Child Digital Safety Law in UAE<\/a><\/strong>, which requires all platforms accessible in the country to follow strict privacy and safety rules aimed at protecting children from online risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, you may find it useful to check this <strong>guide, which shares <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/parents-in-uae-now-legally-responsible-for-monitoring-kids-online-activity-under-new-law\/\">practical tips on how to follow the new law<\/a> and help protect children\u2019s safety<\/strong> in the digital world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your child has been asking to use WhatsApp, a new feature coming in the next few months may ease the concerns about the safety of the app. WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for kids under 13. 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