WhatsApp has begun rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, allowing parents and guardians to decide who can contact them and which groups they can join.
These accounts are
restricted to messaging and calling and do not include access to Meta AI, Channels, Status, or location sharing.
The child's messages remain end-to-end encrypted and cannot be viewed by third parties, including parents, who cannot read their chats or listen in on their calls.
Setting up a parent-managed account requires both the parent's and the child's devices to be present at the same time. The parent must register and verify the child's phone number, confirm the child's age, and scan a QR code on the child's device to link the two accounts.
The parent can also set a 6-digit PIN, ensuring that only they can access and change message requests, privacy settings, and activity alerts from the managed device.
WhatsApp has begun rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, allowing parents and guardians to decide who can contact them and which groups they can join.
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